1983 31st DRAFT PICK: DOC RIVERS

7 years as a starter, one year averaged a double double, 
Doc played for the Hawks, tonight wants to cause trouble.
Because of a swollen ankle, Ray we will not see,
But he'll travel to Toronto to start the B2B2B.

Surprise tonight, a few minutes from Mickael, 
After his concussion, hope he's hearty and hale.
Without Ray, Sasha--more minutes he'll get, 
He's a tough player and a three point threat.

Early turnovers for the Cs, Smith always wants a hoop, 
Bradley coast to coast, from Rondo alley-oop.
Brandon Bass with a dunk (!!) that was very "loud,"
Pietrus came in, extra love from the crowd.

Rondo stepped up his play, to the hoop or with a pass, 
Running the floor, shooting well is Brandon Bass.
To end Q1 the Hawks' offense slows, 
On an elbow from Hinrich, Pierce a bloody nose.

After being down 9, Cs start Q2 up 1,
Pietrus made a hoop--the crowd had fun!
Saw Tracy McGrady play like he did at one time, 
Cs shot clock violations--three--seem like a crime.

In assists, average 11.3, Rondo leads the league.
Ugh, Bradley's third turnover, stolen by Teague.
Bradley's 4th turnover--Cs have 12, not great,
Q2 Cs scored only 14, at the half they're down 8.

Q3 Rondo, Bass, Bradley running the floor with KG, 
Bradley stepped back and made a three.
Rondo a steal, a three for Pierce, 
Gotta say, this whole team is fierce.

KG and Bass great, they've hardly missed, 
19 games in a row, Rondo double digit assist.
When Pietrus comes in, taps his heart then the floor, 
Stiemsma doesn't hesitate to shoot, easy score.

Cs started Q4 only down by one, 
Q3 Stiemsma and Pierce got the job done.
Pietrus for the lead to start Q4,
Still can't watch the tape of when he landed on the floor.

Cs 15-2 run, crowd loved Pietrus for three, but, 
Teague decked Pietrus, tech on Smith, he's a nut!
Teague scored 6 in a row to take the lead, 
Anyone with some legs is what the Cs need.

Triple Double for Rondo, heads up play for KG, 
Pachulia hooked KG, guess the refs didn't see!
Tied at 80, on several good shots from Teague, 
KG is hot, Pierce showing fatigue.

Tied at 84, Cs shot clock violation a crime, 
Good D by the Cs, just what they need--overtime!
KG fouled out (cheesy), first time this season, 
Mid OT Cs up 4, KG, Rondo, Bass the reason.

1:02 left OT, terrible sight to see, 
Bass on the ground, but ok is he.
Horrible call on Stiemsma, then on Stiemsma, he's out, 
Then on Pierce!  The refs had too much clout!

10.1 seconds left, Hawks have the ball, 
IN SPITE OF THE REFS, the Cs take it all.