Cs are at home, Sacramento Kings are in town,
Starter change: Turner--and Smart will sit down.
We've had success with Turner in getting a win,
Smart will get comfy experience when he gets in.
Sully twisted his ankle, but he'll give it a go,
vs. Cousins, who--funny--a good example will show.
CSN showed Cs practice clips, an animated Brad,
Showing more spunk and spirit than we knew he had!
Cs great ball movement! First score Zeller in the paint,
Cs have been starting poorly, hope today we ain't!
AB great steal, Cs an 11-2 run,
Kings a 7-0 run...less fun.
McLemore, whom the Cs liked, early fouls, two,
Cs 7-0 in the paint, Cousins jawing at the ref crew!
Kings lead the league in trips to the line,
Cs more physical, Turner (no TOs) better than fine.
Crowder's playing good D. Jameer in for AB, with Smart,
Bass a few minutes--as always, poised, doing his part.
On 42% shooting, Cs up 4 to start Q2,
Zeller--but not Green?--showing what he can do.
Smart is good off the Bench, scoring and great D.
Cousins constant complaining! Phantom foul on Z!
Crowder looks strong going coast to coast,
Of our three new acquisitions, I like him the most!
In all the League, the Kings the most at the line,
Because of Cousins' theatrics? He sure does whine!
Turner 8 assists first half, Wright good energy and D.
Cs contained, frustrated Cousins, up 10 start Q3.
Sully's shooting well. More aggressive is Green!
Just Green's first points. Where has he been?
Turner's been great, like an experienced vet--
Good to let Smart not start, he's not there yet.
Cs are blocking (Sully!), running the floor, and stealing
Cs an 8-0 run, Gay and Cousins are reeling.
Cs TOs, missed shots, Turner, fouls (suddenly) four,
Zeller flagrant one, on Cousins, after review on the floor.
Green's shooting's not great, but excellent D on Gay,
Which reminds me: PLEASE DON'T TRADE HIM AWAY!
Sully double double; give and go Green, Jameer,
Finally some excitement from the crowd we hear!
SMART FOR THREE! Good save Bass! OLYNYK FOR THREE!
Cs an 8-0 run! Phew! SMART FOR THREE! Cs up 16 end Q3!
Crowder good shots, he shoots better than we've seen.
Looks like chemistry and an identity for the team in Green?
CROWDER FOR THREE! Cousins tossed Smart to the floor!
Because Smart made a great steal and Cousins is a boor!
Cousins, crazy, takes away from his team and his play,
Second tech on Cousins, he's out for the day!
On three guys at once, Crowder (love him!) played D!
Turner's season high in assists is great to see.
SMART FOR THREE! Pressey minutes less than two
Largest margin of the year, Cs win by 22!
Than Kings have field goals, more assists have the Cs,
This team! 2015! More games like this, please!
Best wishes to you all, for a grand 2015,
And a positive future for our team in Green!
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Saturday, December 27, 2014
(THE) TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES
KG, "home" last night, Pierce tonight in DC,
Where Jeff Green's played a lot, a Hoya is he.
We've split with the Wiz, this is the last of the season.
Not the stat sheet but plays--love Smart for a reason!
Quick TO by the Cs (AB!), first hoop to Pierce,
Averaging 30 minutes per game--ever more fierce.
Wiz scored 11 off Cs five TOs, in a row,
Pierce made a three, plus enjoyed give and go.
Last time we were here Q4 plus overtimes, two,
Bench 82, no Rondo--we knew he was through.
Zeller is struggling, can't find his finishing shot,
What's the story with AB? More mental than not?
GREEN FOR THREE! At the Wiz end in mid air
Wall a 360 spin (yikes), then his lay-up was there.
After 8 TOs, Cs within 18 end Q1,
Pressey missed TWO breakaways, can't be fun.
Minutes for Pressey, minutes for Bass,
Hump outplaying Olynyk, kicking our...team.
Wiz TOs Q2 but they continue to score,
Obviously Cs' D is still poor.
SULLY FOR THREE! Refs mesmerized by Wall,
He's moving his feet, still getting the call!
SULLY FOR THREE! Cs within 17 start Q3,
Aggressive play from Green, which is annoying PP.
FASTBREAK--finally--Olynyk and AB.
Cs trying to chip away! Cs playing some D!
JAMEER FOR THREE! GREEN FOR THREE!
Hmmm, Cs within 17 at the end of Q3.
(Zeller) If you fall,
Refs'll make the call!
In every fourth quarter, here's what the Wiz say,
If the opponent misses two free throws--everyone Chick Fil A!
Hump had a loud tip in, have to say great play!
Another reason to think: too bad we gave him away.
CROWDER FOR THREE! Cs an 11-0 run.
Cs within 13 when the game was done.
Some enthusiasm (maybe an atta boy) Brad must show,
As our Cs players on and off the court go!
Stoic and calm, our team has adopted his way.
Fine for coaching, but no way to play!
Cs looked discouraged right from the tip,
Hard to win at home or to win on a trip.
Now we have a few days--everybody in the gym!!
To develop some chemistry and Celtic Pride rhythm....
.
Where Jeff Green's played a lot, a Hoya is he.
We've split with the Wiz, this is the last of the season.
Not the stat sheet but plays--love Smart for a reason!
Quick TO by the Cs (AB!), first hoop to Pierce,
Averaging 30 minutes per game--ever more fierce.
Wiz scored 11 off Cs five TOs, in a row,
Pierce made a three, plus enjoyed give and go.
Last time we were here Q4 plus overtimes, two,
Bench 82, no Rondo--we knew he was through.
Zeller is struggling, can't find his finishing shot,
What's the story with AB? More mental than not?
GREEN FOR THREE! At the Wiz end in mid air
Wall a 360 spin (yikes), then his lay-up was there.
After 8 TOs, Cs within 18 end Q1,
Pressey missed TWO breakaways, can't be fun.
Minutes for Pressey, minutes for Bass,
Hump outplaying Olynyk, kicking our...team.
Wiz TOs Q2 but they continue to score,
Obviously Cs' D is still poor.
SULLY FOR THREE! Refs mesmerized by Wall,
He's moving his feet, still getting the call!
SULLY FOR THREE! Cs within 17 start Q3,
Aggressive play from Green, which is annoying PP.
FASTBREAK--finally--Olynyk and AB.
Cs trying to chip away! Cs playing some D!
JAMEER FOR THREE! GREEN FOR THREE!
Hmmm, Cs within 17 at the end of Q3.
(Zeller) If you fall,
Refs'll make the call!
In every fourth quarter, here's what the Wiz say,
If the opponent misses two free throws--everyone Chick Fil A!
Hump had a loud tip in, have to say great play!
Another reason to think: too bad we gave him away.
CROWDER FOR THREE! Cs an 11-0 run.
Cs within 13 when the game was done.
Some enthusiasm (maybe an atta boy) Brad must show,
As our Cs players on and off the court go!
Stoic and calm, our team has adopted his way.
Fine for coaching, but no way to play!
Cs looked discouraged right from the tip,
Hard to win at home or to win on a trip.
Now we have a few days--everybody in the gym!!
To develop some chemistry and Celtic Pride rhythm....
.
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
MAGIC-UGH MYSTERY TOUR
In Orlando Bass, Jameer played--latter, years ten,
He is back tonight since who knows when.
Instead of 3 new guys at once, Jameer will start,
Back to the Bench (handled like a pro) is Marcus Smart.
On Bass being sidelined, Tommy wants to "...spank someone."
Green, Nelson, Zeller, Sully, AB to start Q1.
Jameer can pass! Feel bad for AB,
Last games 0 and 15 in shooting the three.
Cs opened the game with an almost 6-minute drought,
Brad should send in the Bench--all Starters out!
Smart!
Heart!
Cs were 2 for 21 in Q1,
Within 17 when it was done.
Now 2 for 22 as Pressey tried a three,
Not the Pace and Space Brad wants to see.
16 Bench points Magic, to 15 Cs overall,
Cs need to TRY, plus gotta move the ball.
GREEN hard to the hoop, he looks alert!
Bass helping out, Cs need a scoring spurt!
Cs a (brief) 6-0 run that started with D!
Magic missing shots is what I'd like to see.
Cs are flat--no energy, no spark,
Better competition at a local park.
Cs within 23 to start Q3,
AB a black eye? Punched by Brad was he?
Zeller block! Always running the floor,
Playing with Olynyk, these guys MUST score!
Jameer coast to coast! Finally AB FOR THREE!
Magic taking it out on us for home loss to Philly.
AB FOR THREE! AB FOR THREE! Streak!
Think the Cs have already left for Xmas week.
After all their hard work, mostly Zeller and AB,
Cs within 25 at the end of Q3.
Crowder is in, he's running like crazy,
Thrilled he looks engaged and not at all lazy.
JAMEER FOR THREE (deep)! Wright at the rim,
TURNER FOR THREE! Bench building rhythm.
Cs a 12-0 run on (Jack Black's?) Tenacious D,
Jameer great steal, great dribble, inspired is he!
Bass rebounded, rebounded, made the shot, great yell!
Cs invested in Q4--at last!--you could tell.
Sweet tribute to Jameer--he was hoping not to cry.
Brad giving Crowder and Wright an extended try!
Jameer took the charge! Cs three TOs in a row,
Cs doing "Hack-A-Payton"--good results did show.
Cs a 27-5 run, OLYNYK FOR THREE!
Terrible call on Olynyk, worst one we did see.
Magic's O'Quinn played well, refs helped in the end,
Cs got so close the rules they did bend.
Doesn't excuse Cs' three quarters so bad,
But it sure did interrupt the momentum we had.
Cs lost by 5 after AB FOR THREE!
Not bad if the first 3 Qs you did see.
Only in Q4 Cs looked almost right,
Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight.
He is back tonight since who knows when.
Instead of 3 new guys at once, Jameer will start,
Back to the Bench (handled like a pro) is Marcus Smart.
On Bass being sidelined, Tommy wants to "...spank someone."
Green, Nelson, Zeller, Sully, AB to start Q1.
Jameer can pass! Feel bad for AB,
Last games 0 and 15 in shooting the three.
Cs opened the game with an almost 6-minute drought,
Brad should send in the Bench--all Starters out!
Smart!
Heart!
Cs were 2 for 21 in Q1,
Within 17 when it was done.
Now 2 for 22 as Pressey tried a three,
Not the Pace and Space Brad wants to see.
16 Bench points Magic, to 15 Cs overall,
Cs need to TRY, plus gotta move the ball.
GREEN hard to the hoop, he looks alert!
Bass helping out, Cs need a scoring spurt!
Cs a (brief) 6-0 run that started with D!
Magic missing shots is what I'd like to see.
Cs are flat--no energy, no spark,
Better competition at a local park.
Cs within 23 to start Q3,
AB a black eye? Punched by Brad was he?
Zeller block! Always running the floor,
Playing with Olynyk, these guys MUST score!
Jameer coast to coast! Finally AB FOR THREE!
Magic taking it out on us for home loss to Philly.
AB FOR THREE! AB FOR THREE! Streak!
Think the Cs have already left for Xmas week.
After all their hard work, mostly Zeller and AB,
Cs within 25 at the end of Q3.
Crowder is in, he's running like crazy,
Thrilled he looks engaged and not at all lazy.
JAMEER FOR THREE (deep)! Wright at the rim,
TURNER FOR THREE! Bench building rhythm.
Cs a 12-0 run on (Jack Black's?) Tenacious D,
Jameer great steal, great dribble, inspired is he!
Bass rebounded, rebounded, made the shot, great yell!
Cs invested in Q4--at last!--you could tell.
Sweet tribute to Jameer--he was hoping not to cry.
Brad giving Crowder and Wright an extended try!
Jameer took the charge! Cs three TOs in a row,
Cs doing "Hack-A-Payton"--good results did show.
Cs a 27-5 run, OLYNYK FOR THREE!
Terrible call on Olynyk, worst one we did see.
Magic's O'Quinn played well, refs helped in the end,
Cs got so close the rules they did bend.
Doesn't excuse Cs' three quarters so bad,
But it sure did interrupt the momentum we had.
Cs lost by 5 after AB FOR THREE!
Not bad if the first 3 Qs you did see.
Only in Q4 Cs looked almost right,
Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight.
Sunday, December 21, 2014
HEAT ✅
(No LeBaby)! No Bosh, no Wade--sore knee,
Marcus Smart, his first NBA start we'll see.
On shoes to fill, Marcus spoke from his heart:
"...he's Rajon Rondo and I'm Marcus Smart."
Play with energy, above the rim, hope to make shots tonight,
--Brad told the new guys to be ready--so said Brandan Wright.
Crowder is tough, his nickname's The Beast.
Maybe the Rondo trade will shake up the...East!
Smart's first opening play ever, assist to AB,
Heat playing two PGs. GREEN FOR THREE!
Cs TOs a problem, Heat's D is tough,
Heat's crazy aggressive, Cs not enough.
A Jameer appearance, great ball movement Cs,
Jameer good hustle. KEEP JEFF GREEN please!
Bass out, Wright in, Brad has so many choices,
By now, in his sleep, bet in his head he hears voices.
Cs within 7 to start Q2,
Three new guys--together!--making their debut.
Crowder great energy! NELSON FOR THREE!
Wright above the rim is fun to see!
Miami's ball movement, crazy uptempo tonight,
Brad's rotating guys to find something right!
SMART FOR THREE! Cs prepped for Wade,
Having trouble adapting to the changes Heat made.
On 40% shooting, Cs within 10 start Q3,
Heat still aggressive, Cs playing better D.
Zeller runs straight down the middle of the floor,
Cs' ball handling continues to be poor.
Zeller nice block, Cs have too many playing,
Hard to develop plays and rhythm...just saying.
Cs need to play full 24 seconds of D,
Tyler Zeller--having a great quarter is he!
Cs within 11 to start Q4
(might have done better with Wade on the floor).
Cs no fastbreak points tho we're among the best,
(sorry) Mario Chalmers is still a pest.
TURNER FOR THREE!
Cs swarming D!
Green's been quiet, his minutes seem sporadic,
Many of our possessions filled with guys nomadic.
Just as I said that, GREEN FOR THREE!
Heat's Rookie Ennis his career high did see.
Pressey might have helped our Pace,
Cs, too many moving parts all over the place.
GREEN FOR THREE! The clock's not our friend,
Cs within 16 when the game did end.
Hope by Tuesday, Magic, Cs will have practiced together,
Instead of just enjoying that warm Florida weather!
Marcus Smart, his first NBA start we'll see.
On shoes to fill, Marcus spoke from his heart:
"...he's Rajon Rondo and I'm Marcus Smart."
Play with energy, above the rim, hope to make shots tonight,
--Brad told the new guys to be ready--so said Brandan Wright.
Crowder is tough, his nickname's The Beast.
Maybe the Rondo trade will shake up the...East!
Smart's first opening play ever, assist to AB,
Heat playing two PGs. GREEN FOR THREE!
Cs TOs a problem, Heat's D is tough,
Heat's crazy aggressive, Cs not enough.
A Jameer appearance, great ball movement Cs,
Jameer good hustle. KEEP JEFF GREEN please!
Bass out, Wright in, Brad has so many choices,
By now, in his sleep, bet in his head he hears voices.
Cs within 7 to start Q2,
Three new guys--together!--making their debut.
Crowder great energy! NELSON FOR THREE!
Wright above the rim is fun to see!
Miami's ball movement, crazy uptempo tonight,
Brad's rotating guys to find something right!
SMART FOR THREE! Cs prepped for Wade,
Having trouble adapting to the changes Heat made.
On 40% shooting, Cs within 10 start Q3,
Heat still aggressive, Cs playing better D.
Zeller runs straight down the middle of the floor,
Cs' ball handling continues to be poor.
Zeller nice block, Cs have too many playing,
Hard to develop plays and rhythm...just saying.
Cs need to play full 24 seconds of D,
Tyler Zeller--having a great quarter is he!
Cs within 11 to start Q4
(might have done better with Wade on the floor).
Cs no fastbreak points tho we're among the best,
(sorry) Mario Chalmers is still a pest.
TURNER FOR THREE!
Cs swarming D!
Green's been quiet, his minutes seem sporadic,
Many of our possessions filled with guys nomadic.
Just as I said that, GREEN FOR THREE!
Heat's Rookie Ennis his career high did see.
Pressey might have helped our Pace,
Cs, too many moving parts all over the place.
GREEN FOR THREE! The clock's not our friend,
Cs within 16 when the game did end.
Hope by Tuesday, Magic, Cs will have practiced together,
Instead of just enjoying that warm Florida weather!
Friday, December 19, 2014
CRYING...WOLVES
At the game! At first quiet was the crowd.
As plays developed we Fans got loud!
Olynyk, Sully, Bass, Green, AB,
Turner the start, with Zeller was he.
Pressey brought Pace, Wallace is wise,
Smart last 6 minutes--you could hear the cries!
SMART FOR THREE! SMART FOR THREE!
This was exactly the game we needed to see.
The New Era has finally begun.
Proud Players, Coaches, Fans because we won!
As plays developed we Fans got loud!
Olynyk, Sully, Bass, Green, AB,
Turner the start, with Zeller was he.
Pressey brought Pace, Wallace is wise,
Smart last 6 minutes--you could hear the cries!
SMART FOR THREE! SMART FOR THREE!
This was exactly the game we needed to see.
The New Era has finally begun.
Proud Players, Coaches, Fans because we won!
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
DO YOU BELIEVE IN...? NEVER MIND ;)
Trade rumors have started, mostly Rondo, some Green.
Of course, not the first time this has been seen!
Let's hope that none of this sticks--
Especially just for a few draft picks.
Jeff Green vs Magic's Harris good match-up tonight.
Our Bench should start til the Starters get it right.
Sully great block! Celtics watched the play.
(Sully's finding his game). Magic scored anyway.
SULLY FOR THREE! All those midnights in the gym.
When I see Channing Frye, I think of KG ;) Miss him!
Four turnovers for Rondo, Cs too sloppy--Boo Hoo!
6-0 run, 71% shooting, Cs (only) up 1 start Q2.
Tho the ball was dead, Olynyk had a loud dunk!
Showing some left over--permanent?--Philly spunk?
Turner: Bench has a special chant and a handshake,
Kind of adorable--hope good chemistry this'll make.
Magic a 10-0 run, Cs still turnovers galore,
This brought Rondo, Sully, Green back on the floor.
Magic's Vučević has good skills and timing,
Two quick fouls on Zeller while I'm busy rhyming.
OLYNYK FOR THREE! He can hear it from the crowd!
ANY spark from the Cs will make the Fans loud.
OLYNYK FOR THREE! Great steal, score AB!
GREEN FOR THREE...FOR THREE! RONDO FOR THREE!
Cs an 18-6 run. Cs up THREE start Q THREE!
Rondo coast to coast, alert and aggressive is he.
SULLY FOR THREE! Vučević has a double double.
I love when Jeff Green gives the opponent trouble!
Zeller plays great D, high Basketball IQ.
As the game slows down, Pressey knows what to do.
51% shooting, Cs up 5 start Q4,
Bass, Wallace, Olynyk, Turner, Bass on the floor.
Olynyk hard to the hoop, Dad in the crowd, sweet smile.
For consistent play from his son, he's waited a while!
Successful classic give and go on Wallace's D,
Reading the play, being intelligent, having fun is he!
Cs cleaned up the TOs starting in Q3.
Magic a 5-0 run, too often this we see.
Olynyk's aggressive at both ends of the floor,
Gotta practice his free throws to add to his score.
Pressey great dribbling. Bass is a hardworking man!
Olynyk great block! Protect the rim? Hope he can.
Uptempo Ball in that tricky Q4,
ALL the Cs are running the floor!
Please let's keep Rondo and GREEN!
Cs beat the Magic by 17!
Of course, not the first time this has been seen!
Let's hope that none of this sticks--
Especially just for a few draft picks.
Jeff Green vs Magic's Harris good match-up tonight.
Our Bench should start til the Starters get it right.
Sully great block! Celtics watched the play.
(Sully's finding his game). Magic scored anyway.
SULLY FOR THREE! All those midnights in the gym.
When I see Channing Frye, I think of KG ;) Miss him!
Four turnovers for Rondo, Cs too sloppy--Boo Hoo!
6-0 run, 71% shooting, Cs (only) up 1 start Q2.
Tho the ball was dead, Olynyk had a loud dunk!
Showing some left over--permanent?--Philly spunk?
Turner: Bench has a special chant and a handshake,
Kind of adorable--hope good chemistry this'll make.
Magic a 10-0 run, Cs still turnovers galore,
This brought Rondo, Sully, Green back on the floor.
Magic's Vučević has good skills and timing,
Two quick fouls on Zeller while I'm busy rhyming.
OLYNYK FOR THREE! He can hear it from the crowd!
ANY spark from the Cs will make the Fans loud.
OLYNYK FOR THREE! Great steal, score AB!
GREEN FOR THREE...FOR THREE! RONDO FOR THREE!
Cs an 18-6 run. Cs up THREE start Q THREE!
Rondo coast to coast, alert and aggressive is he.
SULLY FOR THREE! Vučević has a double double.
I love when Jeff Green gives the opponent trouble!
Zeller plays great D, high Basketball IQ.
As the game slows down, Pressey knows what to do.
51% shooting, Cs up 5 start Q4,
Bass, Wallace, Olynyk, Turner, Bass on the floor.
Olynyk hard to the hoop, Dad in the crowd, sweet smile.
For consistent play from his son, he's waited a while!
Successful classic give and go on Wallace's D,
Reading the play, being intelligent, having fun is he!
Cs cleaned up the TOs starting in Q3.
Magic a 5-0 run, too often this we see.
Olynyk's aggressive at both ends of the floor,
Gotta practice his free throws to add to his score.
Pressey great dribbling. Bass is a hardworking man!
Olynyk great block! Protect the rim? Hope he can.
Uptempo Ball in that tricky Q4,
ALL the Cs are running the floor!
Please let's keep Rondo and GREEN!
Cs beat the Magic by 17!
Monday, December 15, 2014
"LAST WEEK, I WENT TO PHILADELPHIA, BUT IT WAS CLOSED." ~W.C. Fields
The Celtics are in Philly, AB is back,
Let's hope he brings the D that we lack!
Brad says Sixers have changed, switching more;
They have no one under 6'6" on the floor.
Neither Marcus (Smart, Thornton) will be in the game,
So our defense AND offense won't be the same.
Sully's been struggling, missed his 9th in a row three,
Probably not the first shot Brad wanted to see.
Two fouls on Zeller--just 40 seconds went by,
Cs playing like they're kidding! Don't know why!
On top of which Cedric Maxwell (with Gorman) has the call--
Maybe he could consult, he was better playing ball.
Sully took a great charge! AB FOR THREE!
Thornton slight calf tear, 2 weeks him we won't see.
Maybe practicing tomorrow--yahoo!--Marcus Smart!
In perimeter shooting all the Sixers taking part.
Of the Sixers fans booing Turner, no sense can be made,
He didn't decide to leave--he became a C in a trade!
OLYNYK FOR THREE! 2 tries: OLYNYK FOR THREE!
Cs a 10-0 run, Wallace steal, score AB!
Wallace playing great vet D!
OLYNYK FOR THREE!
After a rocky start, Cs up 5 start Q2.
Cs a 9-0 run, Turner showing what he can do!
SULLY FOR THREE! Hope this will help him.
Always excited when Bass finds his rhythm!
Cs nice ball movement. Philly turnovers galore.
GREEN FOR THREE! Olynyk owns the floor!
Cs a 23-9 run, up 19 start Q3.
Then Cs sloppy mistakes coaches hate to see.
"That was a terrible effort...." in timeout said Brad.
Cs came out in Q3 like the game start they had.
Career high for Noel, he's a bruiser, no doubt,
He'll have a great game when he gets the kinks out.
Cs struggling with free throws, Sixers hanging around.
Season high for Olynyk, his game he has found!
Cs more great ball movement, a 10-0 run,
50% shooting--Cs up 24 when Q3 was done!
Career high for Olynyk! Philly's fouling like crazy,
Mostly it looks like to play D they're too lazy.
Suddenly Zeller loud dunk, first hoop of the game!
Zeller's early foul trouble--his way fewer minutes came.
Cs won,
By 18! Fun!
Let's hope he brings the D that we lack!
Brad says Sixers have changed, switching more;
They have no one under 6'6" on the floor.
Neither Marcus (Smart, Thornton) will be in the game,
So our defense AND offense won't be the same.
Sully's been struggling, missed his 9th in a row three,
Probably not the first shot Brad wanted to see.
Two fouls on Zeller--just 40 seconds went by,
Cs playing like they're kidding! Don't know why!
On top of which Cedric Maxwell (with Gorman) has the call--
Maybe he could consult, he was better playing ball.
Sully took a great charge! AB FOR THREE!
Thornton slight calf tear, 2 weeks him we won't see.
Maybe practicing tomorrow--yahoo!--Marcus Smart!
In perimeter shooting all the Sixers taking part.
Of the Sixers fans booing Turner, no sense can be made,
He didn't decide to leave--he became a C in a trade!
OLYNYK FOR THREE! 2 tries: OLYNYK FOR THREE!
Cs a 10-0 run, Wallace steal, score AB!
Wallace playing great vet D!
OLYNYK FOR THREE!
After a rocky start, Cs up 5 start Q2.
Cs a 9-0 run, Turner showing what he can do!
SULLY FOR THREE! Hope this will help him.
Always excited when Bass finds his rhythm!
Cs nice ball movement. Philly turnovers galore.
GREEN FOR THREE! Olynyk owns the floor!
Cs a 23-9 run, up 19 start Q3.
Then Cs sloppy mistakes coaches hate to see.
"That was a terrible effort...." in timeout said Brad.
Cs came out in Q3 like the game start they had.
Career high for Noel, he's a bruiser, no doubt,
He'll have a great game when he gets the kinks out.
Cs struggling with free throws, Sixers hanging around.
Season high for Olynyk, his game he has found!
Cs more great ball movement, a 10-0 run,
50% shooting--Cs up 24 when Q3 was done!
Career high for Olynyk! Philly's fouling like crazy,
Mostly it looks like to play D they're too lazy.
Suddenly Zeller loud dunk, first hoop of the game!
Zeller's early foul trouble--his way fewer minutes came.
Cs won,
By 18! Fun!
Friday, December 12, 2014
KNICKed
No AB tonight (fever); Melo is in.
Word is Turner, the game will begin.
From Smart's Cs number 36, a sweet tale to craft,
3 to honor his late brother, 6 his number in the draft.
Cs struggled on the road, especially those who start,
Exactly the opposite for our Bench, the successful part.
Knicks a jump-shooting team, not much at the line,
Knicks a 9-0 run, Brad some plays must define.
Alley-oop, Rondo to Green whom I could watch all day,
His effort, athleticism...please don't trade him away.
Knicks playing zone, Cs bothered by their D!
Gerald Wallace--great passer--some minutes did see.
GREEN FOR THREE! Cs within 7 start Q2,
Smart drawing charges! Turner's heating up, too.
Pressey's in, along with him comes Pace,
Once again the Bench is lighting up this place!
Cs a 14-4 run, we had a brief lead,
Hardaway, Jr. providing the offense the Knicks need.
Smart a left Achilles strain, no more playing tonight.
GREEN FOR THREE! Shumpert's fall a scary sight.
Dislocated his shoulder, report Cs' Young did, too.
Rondo to Zeller--there must be more we can do!
Knicks 55% shooting, Cs within 5 start Q3,
Triangle or not, Knicks' game looks effortless to me.
So far Knicks have ten steals, none for the Cs,
Because Smart and AB are responsible for these.
Zeller's 18-footer is a highlight tonight,
It looks like Melo is feeling all right.
Last night Knicks--movies--Chris Rock's "Top Five,"
Celtics look flat and slow and barely alive,
Except for Zeller and Green....Turnovers galore,
THORNTON FOR THREE! He has to score!!
OLYNYK FOR THREE! Cs within 6 end Q3,
Cs an 8-0 run, THORNTON FOR THREE!
Knicks' Smith is a problem, he's come so far,
Talking about Jason, not the Instagramming J.R.
Knicks an 11-0 run, Cs' whole game an issue,
I need a martini and I suppose a tissue.
Sully looked grumpy, had nothing at either end,
Amar'é through the hoop the ball he did send.
GREEN FOR THREE! Rondo finally had a steal,
Thornton great shot, it got stuck--unreal.
Amar'e a loud dunk, GREEN FOR THREE!
Green coast to coast, he's the player for me!
We had no Tenacious D, apologies to Jack Black,
Hope we'll soon have AB and Marcus Smart back.
ATO Olynyk was ASKED to make a three,
Way wide--inexperience we did see.
High scorer of the game, you know who I mean:
JEFF GREEN, JEFF GREEN, JEFF GREEN, JEFF GREEN!
Worst start in history, the Knicks looked weak;
Trap game? Embarrassed! WE broke their losing streak.
Word is Turner, the game will begin.
From Smart's Cs number 36, a sweet tale to craft,
3 to honor his late brother, 6 his number in the draft.
Cs struggled on the road, especially those who start,
Exactly the opposite for our Bench, the successful part.
Knicks a jump-shooting team, not much at the line,
Knicks a 9-0 run, Brad some plays must define.
Alley-oop, Rondo to Green whom I could watch all day,
His effort, athleticism...please don't trade him away.
Knicks playing zone, Cs bothered by their D!
Gerald Wallace--great passer--some minutes did see.
GREEN FOR THREE! Cs within 7 start Q2,
Smart drawing charges! Turner's heating up, too.
Pressey's in, along with him comes Pace,
Once again the Bench is lighting up this place!
Cs a 14-4 run, we had a brief lead,
Hardaway, Jr. providing the offense the Knicks need.
Smart a left Achilles strain, no more playing tonight.
GREEN FOR THREE! Shumpert's fall a scary sight.
Dislocated his shoulder, report Cs' Young did, too.
Rondo to Zeller--there must be more we can do!
Knicks 55% shooting, Cs within 5 start Q3,
Triangle or not, Knicks' game looks effortless to me.
So far Knicks have ten steals, none for the Cs,
Because Smart and AB are responsible for these.
Zeller's 18-footer is a highlight tonight,
It looks like Melo is feeling all right.
Last night Knicks--movies--Chris Rock's "Top Five,"
Celtics look flat and slow and barely alive,
Except for Zeller and Green....Turnovers galore,
THORNTON FOR THREE! He has to score!!
OLYNYK FOR THREE! Cs within 6 end Q3,
Cs an 8-0 run, THORNTON FOR THREE!
Knicks' Smith is a problem, he's come so far,
Talking about Jason, not the Instagramming J.R.
Knicks an 11-0 run, Cs' whole game an issue,
I need a martini and I suppose a tissue.
Sully looked grumpy, had nothing at either end,
Amar'é through the hoop the ball he did send.
GREEN FOR THREE! Rondo finally had a steal,
Thornton great shot, it got stuck--unreal.
Amar'e a loud dunk, GREEN FOR THREE!
Green coast to coast, he's the player for me!
We had no Tenacious D, apologies to Jack Black,
Hope we'll soon have AB and Marcus Smart back.
ATO Olynyk was ASKED to make a three,
Way wide--inexperience we did see.
High scorer of the game, you know who I mean:
JEFF GREEN, JEFF GREEN, JEFF GREEN, JEFF GREEN!
Worst start in history, the Knicks looked weak;
Trap game? Embarrassed! WE broke their losing streak.
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
BUZZ CUT
What happens if Brad keeps bringing Smart in,
And, with Rondo on the Bench, the Cs start to win?
Zeller family's represented, we have T, Hornets have C.
Lance Stephenson is a tough assignment for AB.
Green, early in the post, a great way to start,
Seeing his own shots go in warms his "heart!"
Stephenson has missed 13 consecutive threes,
When you're admiring shots, gotta love AB's.
Charlotte Hornets not known for their fast break,
But Cody Zeller against his bro advantage will take!
Hornets a 16-6 run, with Rondo, Smart playing Two,
Olynyk needs to be aggressive, show what he can do.
Parents Steve and Lorri Zeller ardorable are they,
No pressure, just joy, when these two sons play.
Cs within 6 to start Q2,
Biyombo shoved Olynyk, not nice to do.
Smart took a charge, gotta love this guy!
Last night no ankle swelling, an adrenaline high?
THORNTON FOR THREE! SULLY FOR THREE!
When the Cs move the ball--surprise--results we see!
Cs Q2 29-18, Tyler showing up his bro,
Cs were down 8, then up 5, that's how the half did go!
What I said about AB's shots--wow, not tonight,
Not the only one in Green whose shot's not right.
Cs frightening shooting, Hornets reclaim the lead,
Matching intensity is what these slow Celtics need.
Things got chippy between Lance and Rondo
Double techs--one of the latter's traits I am fond o'!
Refs opposite calls, indecisive--jump ball,
First time hearing from the crowd was on that call.
Turner and Stephenson in Indiana at the same time,
Not crazy about each other--makes for an easy rhyme.
Olynyk and Bass can play well together,
Must tonight! Hornets hard push to weather.
Cs have no legs. They are winning no race,
Pressey came in to pick up the pace.
PRESSEY FOR THREE! Cs within 7 start Q4,
More fouls called for the Hornets--running the floor.
Cs playing Wonder Ball, THORNTON FOR THREE!
Pressey took a charge, a big-time play,
Love watching Thornton have his way!
Hornets a 10-2 run, THORNTON FOR THREE!
Ball movement, no standing, we need to see!
Thornton has been the difference in Q4,
Before the Hornets get back, he can score.
Triple double for Rondo, in his headband tonight!
Big Al is Big! His step-through's a fright.
Are these the Celtics who played DC??
No pace, legs or energy did we see.
I thought tonight we could count on a win,
Feels more like an uppercut to my chin.
And, with Rondo on the Bench, the Cs start to win?
Zeller family's represented, we have T, Hornets have C.
Lance Stephenson is a tough assignment for AB.
Green, early in the post, a great way to start,
Seeing his own shots go in warms his "heart!"
Stephenson has missed 13 consecutive threes,
When you're admiring shots, gotta love AB's.
Charlotte Hornets not known for their fast break,
But Cody Zeller against his bro advantage will take!
Hornets a 16-6 run, with Rondo, Smart playing Two,
Olynyk needs to be aggressive, show what he can do.
Parents Steve and Lorri Zeller ardorable are they,
No pressure, just joy, when these two sons play.
Cs within 6 to start Q2,
Biyombo shoved Olynyk, not nice to do.
Smart took a charge, gotta love this guy!
Last night no ankle swelling, an adrenaline high?
THORNTON FOR THREE! SULLY FOR THREE!
When the Cs move the ball--surprise--results we see!
Cs Q2 29-18, Tyler showing up his bro,
Cs were down 8, then up 5, that's how the half did go!
What I said about AB's shots--wow, not tonight,
Not the only one in Green whose shot's not right.
Cs frightening shooting, Hornets reclaim the lead,
Matching intensity is what these slow Celtics need.
Things got chippy between Lance and Rondo
Double techs--one of the latter's traits I am fond o'!
Refs opposite calls, indecisive--jump ball,
First time hearing from the crowd was on that call.
Turner and Stephenson in Indiana at the same time,
Not crazy about each other--makes for an easy rhyme.
Olynyk and Bass can play well together,
Must tonight! Hornets hard push to weather.
Cs have no legs. They are winning no race,
Pressey came in to pick up the pace.
PRESSEY FOR THREE! Cs within 7 start Q4,
More fouls called for the Hornets--running the floor.
Cs playing Wonder Ball, THORNTON FOR THREE!
Pressey took a charge, a big-time play,
Love watching Thornton have his way!
Hornets a 10-2 run, THORNTON FOR THREE!
Ball movement, no standing, we need to see!
Thornton has been the difference in Q4,
Before the Hornets get back, he can score.
Triple double for Rondo, in his headband tonight!
Big Al is Big! His step-through's a fright.
Are these the Celtics who played DC??
No pace, legs or energy did we see.
I thought tonight we could count on a win,
Feels more like an uppercut to my chin.
Monday, December 8, 2014
G WIZ
Of home and home, it's the second night.
DC seeking revenge only seems right.
Brad says Zeller starts because of his D,
Physical presence down low....First score AB.
Green hard to the hoop, he's played here a lot,
Once scored 39--let's hope he gets (stays) hot.
AB FOR THREE! Then we saw vintage Pierce.
Tho he's not a C (sad) we still call him "fierce."
Rondo to Green a spectacular alley-oop!
Wiz high pick and roll tough on our Cs group.
GREEN FOR THREE! Fouled on a three, made three,
Playing in his home town, he loves DC.
Bass coming off the bench is not good for him,
I feel bad as he struggles to find his rhythm.
High scoring quarter, Cs within 1 start Q2,
Wiz an 8-0 run til Turner's shot went through.
Smart's on Miller, 18 years difference in age,
Few calls going Smart's way, in his rookie stage.
Turner with a great steal, then hard to the hoop,
"Didn't know you had that!" ~someone in the fan group ;)
Pierce passed Reggie Miller on the scoring list,
Against the Celtics--oh, he is missed.
Wiz a 10-2 run, Cs not finishing strong,
Plus we fouled at the buzzer--so very wrong.
Green made a length-of-the-court shot--a tick too late.
Cs within 13--Q2 ended not too great.
Green had 12 points first half, but all in Q1.
That Rondo to Zeller is so much fun!
Pierce alone is bothering the Cs,
Passing, dunking, making threes.
Not loving each other Sully and Hump,
He's a guy I wish we didn't dump.
Every loose ball is going the Wiz way,
McCarty telling the Cs NOW is the time to play.
Wiz are just quietly playing their game,
Cs look slow, as last night not the same.
OLYNYK FOR THREE! Great steal Smart,
When I see Pierce fist-pumping, it hurts my heart.
SMART FOR THREE! Like him in with Green.
Green, says Tommy, is the best athlete ever in green!
After a brief spurt, Cs within 16 to start Q4.
Smart, Bass, Turner, Olynyk, Thornton on the floor.
SMART FOR THREE! Playing much more...Smart,
Seems he has ignited some Celtics pride and heart!
Cs playing 2-3 zone, while the digits lead still double,
Smart working so hard to get his team out of trouble.
Thornton! Turner! Single digits. Career high--Smart!
Cs Bench vs Starters, seeing (again) so much heart!
TURNER FOR THREE! The Cs take the lead,
Til the Wiz made a shot they did desperately need.
Cs effort and energy all started with D,
Kept the momentum, no Rondo did we see.
Olynyk took a charge, refs reviewed so long,
Counted it as Brad's time out! So very wrong!
0.6 to go, TURNER FOR THREE, TIE!
OVERTIME! Oh, my!
Time to take advantage of this easy rhyme:
Tho Bass hard to the hoop, second OVERTIME!
SMART FOR THREE! Tough for Gortat is Bass,
Smart has heart, can score and he can pass.
Cs Bench has scored the most ever--more than 50 years!
From the Cs Starters all you hear are cheers!
Olynyk fouled out on a cheesy call,
Pierce sold it by doing a veteran fall.
Fact: any time in OT you can check a replay,
1:44 left 2OT went the Wizards' way.
Smart? Smart! Incredible is Wall,
Wiz first 2OT lead on a Wall And One call.
Most of the crowd is gone, most left are in green,
Pierce took a charge, thumped chest--as we've often seen.
Would have been more fun
If we had won....
DC seeking revenge only seems right.
Brad says Zeller starts because of his D,
Physical presence down low....First score AB.
Green hard to the hoop, he's played here a lot,
Once scored 39--let's hope he gets (stays) hot.
AB FOR THREE! Then we saw vintage Pierce.
Tho he's not a C (sad) we still call him "fierce."
Rondo to Green a spectacular alley-oop!
Wiz high pick and roll tough on our Cs group.
GREEN FOR THREE! Fouled on a three, made three,
Playing in his home town, he loves DC.
Bass coming off the bench is not good for him,
I feel bad as he struggles to find his rhythm.
High scoring quarter, Cs within 1 start Q2,
Wiz an 8-0 run til Turner's shot went through.
Smart's on Miller, 18 years difference in age,
Few calls going Smart's way, in his rookie stage.
Turner with a great steal, then hard to the hoop,
"Didn't know you had that!" ~someone in the fan group ;)
Pierce passed Reggie Miller on the scoring list,
Against the Celtics--oh, he is missed.
Wiz a 10-2 run, Cs not finishing strong,
Plus we fouled at the buzzer--so very wrong.
Green made a length-of-the-court shot--a tick too late.
Cs within 13--Q2 ended not too great.
Green had 12 points first half, but all in Q1.
That Rondo to Zeller is so much fun!
Pierce alone is bothering the Cs,
Passing, dunking, making threes.
Not loving each other Sully and Hump,
He's a guy I wish we didn't dump.
Every loose ball is going the Wiz way,
McCarty telling the Cs NOW is the time to play.
Wiz are just quietly playing their game,
Cs look slow, as last night not the same.
OLYNYK FOR THREE! Great steal Smart,
When I see Pierce fist-pumping, it hurts my heart.
SMART FOR THREE! Like him in with Green.
Green, says Tommy, is the best athlete ever in green!
After a brief spurt, Cs within 16 to start Q4.
Smart, Bass, Turner, Olynyk, Thornton on the floor.
SMART FOR THREE! Playing much more...Smart,
Seems he has ignited some Celtics pride and heart!
Cs playing 2-3 zone, while the digits lead still double,
Smart working so hard to get his team out of trouble.
Thornton! Turner! Single digits. Career high--Smart!
Cs Bench vs Starters, seeing (again) so much heart!
TURNER FOR THREE! The Cs take the lead,
Til the Wiz made a shot they did desperately need.
Cs effort and energy all started with D,
Kept the momentum, no Rondo did we see.
Olynyk took a charge, refs reviewed so long,
Counted it as Brad's time out! So very wrong!
0.6 to go, TURNER FOR THREE, TIE!
OVERTIME! Oh, my!
Time to take advantage of this easy rhyme:
Tho Bass hard to the hoop, second OVERTIME!
SMART FOR THREE! Tough for Gortat is Bass,
Smart has heart, can score and he can pass.
Cs Bench has scored the most ever--more than 50 years!
From the Cs Starters all you hear are cheers!
Olynyk fouled out on a cheesy call,
Pierce sold it by doing a veteran fall.
Fact: any time in OT you can check a replay,
1:44 left 2OT went the Wizards' way.
Smart? Smart! Incredible is Wall,
Wiz first 2OT lead on a Wall And One call.
Most of the crowd is gone, most left are in green,
Pierce took a charge, thumped chest--as we've often seen.
Would have been more fun
If we had won....
Friday, December 5, 2014
GOTTA BEAT LA! GOTTA BEAT LA!
News of the week: Rondo's breakfast with KB,
Photos everywhere! Third guy, who was he?
Zeller with the start, off the bench KO,
Works for as long as each his skills does show!
SULLY FOR THREE! AB starting in a good way,
Green's aggressive, athletic, creative all day!
Cs a 9-0 run, til more from the only offense--Hill.
We need guys to take a charge! Zeller will.
Zeller is The Man, both ends of the floor,
He's playing great D and knows how to score!
Zeller and Olynyk, together, mid Q1,
Rondo is engaged, Green's been fun!
Pressey's in, his Dad's on the wrong team!
Lakers Bench 11-2 run, building steam.
Thornton is rebounding! OLYNYK FOR THREE!
Bass late off the Bench, disoriented seems he.
On 61% shooting, Cs up 10 start Q2.
THORNTON FOR THREE! But no more jumpers through!
Lakers an 8-0 run, no Cs are penetrating,
It's as if for Rondo (not Pressey) they are waiting.
Thornton great hustle. Hurting is AB?
Finally a coast-to-coast Pressey we did see!
Cs second unit played half-court ball.
Rondo in, ball movement, Cs' shots did fall.
TURNER FOR THREE! Cs a 9-0 run,
Zeller's shooting, scoring...getting everything done!
With Lin at the buzzer, Cs up 5 start Q3,
Green opened Q3 with an old-fashioned three.
GREEN FOR THREE! Zeller's still got rhythm,
Teammates, coaches, fans all thrilled with him!
Tons of Lakers fans (way too many) in the crowd,
Can't tell which team scored when they are loud.
SULLY FOR THREE! And a double double,
Down low he can keep the Cs out of trouble!
Cs a 9-0 run, AB FOR THREE!
Top scorer in the league, see why--Kobe.
Cs' free throws are atrocious, wish they were not,
Each guy, on his own, should practice that shot!
Please no déjà vu, Cs up 16 start Q4,
Worried about our second unit on the floor.
I can finally say "hooray for Bass,"
Good job off a tricky Olynyk pass!
Cs can't handle Young, he seems like a jerk,
Shoving and jawing at Sully, should stick to his work.
Season high points, rebounds for, as Tommy calls him, "Zella,"
How glad I am that he's--can't resist--our fella!
AB FOR THREE! Cs an 11-0 run,
Biggest rivalry in sports? For the Cs this was fun!
Sad to see Gino, without KG ;(
But this 17 point win is enough for me!
Photos everywhere! Third guy, who was he?
Zeller with the start, off the bench KO,
Works for as long as each his skills does show!
SULLY FOR THREE! AB starting in a good way,
Green's aggressive, athletic, creative all day!
Cs a 9-0 run, til more from the only offense--Hill.
We need guys to take a charge! Zeller will.
Zeller is The Man, both ends of the floor,
He's playing great D and knows how to score!
Zeller and Olynyk, together, mid Q1,
Rondo is engaged, Green's been fun!
Pressey's in, his Dad's on the wrong team!
Lakers Bench 11-2 run, building steam.
Thornton is rebounding! OLYNYK FOR THREE!
Bass late off the Bench, disoriented seems he.
On 61% shooting, Cs up 10 start Q2.
THORNTON FOR THREE! But no more jumpers through!
Lakers an 8-0 run, no Cs are penetrating,
It's as if for Rondo (not Pressey) they are waiting.
Thornton great hustle. Hurting is AB?
Finally a coast-to-coast Pressey we did see!
Cs second unit played half-court ball.
Rondo in, ball movement, Cs' shots did fall.
TURNER FOR THREE! Cs a 9-0 run,
Zeller's shooting, scoring...getting everything done!
With Lin at the buzzer, Cs up 5 start Q3,
Green opened Q3 with an old-fashioned three.
GREEN FOR THREE! Zeller's still got rhythm,
Teammates, coaches, fans all thrilled with him!
Tons of Lakers fans (way too many) in the crowd,
Can't tell which team scored when they are loud.
SULLY FOR THREE! And a double double,
Down low he can keep the Cs out of trouble!
Cs a 9-0 run, AB FOR THREE!
Top scorer in the league, see why--Kobe.
Cs' free throws are atrocious, wish they were not,
Each guy, on his own, should practice that shot!
Please no déjà vu, Cs up 16 start Q4,
Worried about our second unit on the floor.
I can finally say "hooray for Bass,"
Good job off a tricky Olynyk pass!
Cs can't handle Young, he seems like a jerk,
Shoving and jawing at Sully, should stick to his work.
Season high points, rebounds for, as Tommy calls him, "Zella,"
How glad I am that he's--can't resist--our fella!
AB FOR THREE! Cs an 11-0 run,
Biggest rivalry in sports? For the Cs this was fun!
Sad to see Gino, without KG ;(
But this 17 point win is enough for me!
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