Worthy of Your Attention
Paul Pierce says that, heading into Game 5, the Detroit Pistons have the edge. And he’s right. In this ugly-as-hell series, momentum has shifted from one team to the next from game to game. Trust me, it’s not as exciting as it sounds.
Though Detroit may have “the edge”, it is the Celtics who are favored tonight. They have been nearly invincible at home during the postseason (and all year really), and all of the pressure will be on them this evening.
(And it wouldn’t shock me in the least if they dusted off some of their old homecourt-advantage tricks to get back at their foes.)
KG knows his team needs to regain their defensive dominance, and he has plenty to be motivated about after Jason Maxiell’s monster block in Game Four.
For the Pistons to win another one in Boston, their version of The Big Three must come through in a big way. That’s right, Rasheed, I’m looking at you. Feel free to show up in this series, big guy. Seriously, it’s not too late.
33 Responses to “Worthy of Your Attention”
May.28 at 3:04 pm
TADOne says:
Sheed actually played well in game 4, but McDyess just played exceptional in that game.
May.28 at 3:09 pm
riggs says:
what dice did last night will only happen last night. plus a hard KG block on maxiell confirmed.
May.28 at 3:11 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
There are no big threes of any kind in this series.
May.28 at 3:19 pm
TADOne says:
I hope so Riggs. I’m not entirely sure what Dice even did last night. I guess I should be asking how you know?
May.28 at 3:21 pm
Silky Slim says:
The Big Two and A Half!
May.28 at 3:23 pm
Silky Slim says:
I hope Doc does a better job substituting his players. E. House should play more minutes than Sam-I-Am. Leon Poe should play more minutes than Big Baby.
May.28 at 3:25 pm
TADOne says:
Agree and agree, silky. Of course, this means Doc will play Sam 30+ minutes and Powe won’t get out of his warmups.
May.28 at 3:27 pm
Mark Z says:
KG & Pierce have had big nights & been good to great thoughout the playoffs. Ray’s shooting is the mystery. Yes, he’s been asked to play more D than ever, but he should be able to drop 20 pts on an off night…
May.28 at 3:55 pm
G Diesel says:
Unless you’re a Pistons or Celtics fan, this series is completely unwatchable. I’m huge basketball and I didn’t miss a single game this post-season until this series. It reminds me of the Spurs-Pistons finals in 2005. I watch these games at the beginning but always fall asleep through out the game despite having Mark Jackson and JVG announcing the games.
May.28 at 4:04 pm
Brandon Hoffman says:
The Celtics won’t win this series unless Garnett goes to work down low. KG has taken 68 shots in the Eastern Conference Finals. How many of those shots have taken place in the paint? Anyone? Anyone?
May.28 at 4:13 pm
Sparker says:
bueller?
May.28 at 4:26 pm
TADOne says:
I’m a Pistons fan so i’m biased, but game 2 was a pretty great game.
May.28 at 4:33 pm
Jukai says:
RASHEED ISN’T THAT GREAT. Where are people getting this mindset?
May.28 at 5:08 pm
Captain America says:
This is not an ugly series. This is tough, hard-nosed basketball with plenty of great defense against to titans. This series redeems the Eastern conference (vis-a-vis the Western conference).
May.28 at 5:19 pm
P.Slight says:
aesthetically its not much to watch…but as true bball fan I love hard-nosed grind it out appeal that this series has. It looks like 2 of my uncles fightin over the last piece of chicken
May.28 at 5:53 pm
B. Long says:
KG vs. Jason Maxiell= BATTLE ROYALE!
May.28 at 5:54 pm
B. Long says:
Celtics in 7. Bet on it.
May.28 at 6:21 pm
tealish says:
Russ: C’s may not have a big 3, but what about the Spurs? Or are 6th men ineligible?
May.28 at 6:35 pm
Bubba Chuck says:
RASHEED WALLACE!
May.28 at 7:39 pm
Dacre says:
Russ Bengtson says:
There are no big threes of any kind in this series.
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What if McDyess hits a trey from the corner Russ??? That would be a pretty big three.
May.28 at 10:26 pm
Brandon Hoffman says:
Answer: 13. Before tonight’s game.
May.28 at 10:57 pm
tealish says:
Don’t you just love it when your C/PF scores nothing but three-pointers? Free throws, in-the-paint buckets, hell not even a top of the key J!
May.28 at 11:39 pm
Dr. Anklesnap says:
Forget big three….Celts had the “Big One” from Kendrick Perkins. Monster game boi. Jesus Shuttlesworth was on fire tonight too.
May.28 at 11:58 pm
B. Long says:
RASHEEEED WAAAAALLLLLLLLCCCE!!!!!!!!!
May.28 at 11:59 pm
Bubba Chuck says:
B Long cant spell
May.29 at 12:07 am
Tuomas says:
Dang, that was hard to watch. Rebounding and bad decisions down the stretch. Stuck, you miss those foul shots by not aiming straight. Lotta love still, the future is in good hands. KG, I hate you for not calling glass. I didn’t think the Pistons would get back this time, but they never quit. Horrible officiating again btw, but at least it was somewhat balanced… If this series doesn’t go the distance I’ll be very surprised.
May.29 at 12:13 am
Russ Bengtson says:
Wait, Ray Allen is on the Celtics? When did this happen?
May.29 at 12:17 am
Tuomas says:
Sadly, it happened. Oh, there was also a Cassell sighting. Woulda liked to see more of that, for obvious reasons. Playoffs are fun, some guys disappear, some (like Hunter) remind us why they have a job.
May.29 at 12:23 am
Dacre says:
Rasheed article in slam (superman on the cover) was TRULY DEFINITIVE.
May.29 at 9:13 am
ellis says:
jesus saves; obvious but apt
May.29 at 11:29 am
J-Smoove says:
JESUS LIVES!!!!!!!1
May.29 at 11:33 am
J-Smoove says:
that was definitely NOT the first time ive seen garnett boom on ratliff…deja vu i got a slamup of garnett when he was on tha t-wolves slammin on ratliff(trailblazers) da same exact way
May.29 at 11:33 am
vtrobot says:
As a Boston fan, Hunter scares me. That guy is still so good. As soon as I noticed that Sam was in I got worried and then Hunter promptly stole the ball and set up that ally-oop. Jesus had a great game but every time he gets doubled and puts the ball behind his back, it’s a turn over waiting to happen. Those C’s cross-court lob passes are killing me. C’s will close it out next game.