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Beantown

Years ago

Crunch time for LA/Hou Magic/Celts

I'm amazed at the lack of production from Boston's backcourt too! In theory, that is their area of dominance over the Magic. But as Henley Alumni says, Howard's shot blocking has made it very difficult for Rondo to cause mayhem through penetration like he usually does.

Ray Allen, well who knows? Probably fatigue is a factor, but I have to give credit to Redick, Pietrus and Lee, they have stuck to both Allen and House like glue in this series. Very few open looks, meanwhile Allen is getting beaten off the dribble on a regular basis by these guys.

When you think about it, there is probably a Howard/ no KG factor in there as well. Redick, Lee and Pietrus know they can get right up on Allen, because they are confident that Howard will cover their @sses if they get beaten.

Conversely, Ray and the other Celtics had the best team defensive 3pt% in the league last season because KG had their backs (ok Posey helped too). This time around they are having to back off more, because they can't allow too much penetration with their thin front line.

I cringe when I think what is going to happen if the Celtics make it through to play the Cleveland Lebrons!

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Anonymous

Years ago

How does a back-court of Alston and Red-dick hold Rondo and Allen to 4-17 shooting?

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Mystro

Years ago

Magic are up @ halftime, Rondo and Allen havn't really made an impact in todays game which is why their down at the halve

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Years ago

I too like your logic about the Lakers taking out today's game. Lakers by 12.

Celtics will have it tougher today I reckon....and are down ar half time. I can still see them getting up for the W, but by just 3 points.

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Anonymous

Years ago

I need the Forum's help: which singlet number has the most great basketballers? I've come up with a few and it would be nice to get a few more for some hypothetical 5 on 5 matches.

It would also be worth noting for any juniors out there wanting to become guns: screw your favourite number, get ahead by picking a singlet number which all the great basketballers wear.

So far the strongest numbers I've come up with off the top of my head are:

#23 (good backcourt, but any bigs?)
Jordan
Lebron
Mitch Ritchmond

#32 (along with #33, possibly the strongest lineup at this stage)
Magic
Shaq (circa Orlando)
McHale
Karl Malone

#33
Bird
Pippen
Kareem
Ewing

#34
Shaq (circa LA and Heat)
Barkley
Olajuwon

More contributions welcome - I'm sure there's tonnes I've forgotten.

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