Rondo is amazing !!!!!!! Go Celtics !!!!

[TUM301]

Celts did what they had to do last nite, played tough def (finally the refs let them play) made Bryant work every minute, contested for rebounds on both ends. LA looked tired in the 4th period mainly because the starters were out there all nite. Bynum`s knee will play a huge part in game 5 Sunday. Neither team has played very well and the difference, and I think it`s going 7, will be which team can play to their potential for an entire 48 minutes. Would really prefer 2-2-1-1-1 format but it is what it is. P S didn`t really care for the "Zen Master`s " thinly veiled shot at "coaching to emotion". Expect many mood candles and music to be in the LA locker room Sunday.

[ChiefBenderForever]

Well it's going down to the wire. The fact that the Celtics held the Lakers to 86 points tells me two things, first the Celtics defense is working and second, Kobe has no help. Last night it was Kobe against the Celtics and he almost beat them. As much as I love KG and the Celtics I have to give Kobe his props for being the best player in the NBA and try to imagine what it would've been like for Jordan if he didn't have Pippen as a teamate, and Rodman for the last three championships. The crazy part is the Lakers could easily win it all, the Celtics need to win the next game and be done with it, but it wont be easy. I hope the Lakers get blown out !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jewish-collector]

What happened to the Celtics ?

[tiger8mush]

they got old. couldn't keep up with the younger & more athletic Heat team. The Heat hung around for 3 qtrs and then took control in the 4th when the big 3 ran outta gas.

If next year's season is strike-shortened, it could work to the Celtics advantage. Shorter season, less wear on the big 3 = more energy for the playoffs.

[barrysloate]

Could this be the year that Dallas gets its first one?

[ChiefBenderForever]

Its definitely getting very interesting and will be fun to watch.

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

What happened to the Celtics ?

Father Time + "One Arm" Rondo and a dash of a good Heat squad = early exit

[ChiefBenderForever]

When Rondo got hurt they reached out to Bill Russell, Bob Cousey, and Larry Bird but they all said no thanks, Bill Walton was the only one who said he was ready to play but the Celts said the run is over and our players are ready to file for social security but thanks anyways.