The Nets started out with a bit of a lead,
But they couldn't land all the shots they need.
With offense that fills a team with sorrow,
In and out shots, Petro, Outlaw and Morrow.
Krstic has great hands, plus he runs the floor,
Of a big--new or not--we couldn't ask more.
Then Green and the new guys seemed to have fun,
As they ended Q1 with a 14-0 run.
Q2 the Nets played with much more fire,
The Cs had trouble getting their lead up higher.
In fact the Nets took back the lead,
Calls went their way, plus they showed some speed.
Baby's very efficient, and he knows his role,
From his rebounds and jumpers to the ball he stole.
Ray the Cs high scorer in the first half mix,
Q2 ends, Cs up 38-36.
Q3 KG, then Pierce hard to the hoop,
What a thrill--Pierce to KG for an alley-oop.
Cs fans all breathed a sigh of relief when
Rondo's ankle just needed to be taped again.
On a 7-0 run the Nets end Q3,
Not the Cs' defense we like to see.
To add to some defense, some offense we need,
The Nets end Q3 with a six point lead.
Q4 the Nets quickly run the lead to ten
Mostly because they're at the foul line again and again.
And because they have made almost half their threes
An insurmountable lead they started to seize.
Then Pierce came back in, tried to get his guys goin'
The reasons he's Captain are always showin'.
Baby's hustle play, then a hoop from Green,
KG's steal--he's just a defensive machine.
Again, it's Baby, offensive rebound we needed,
This Celtics team doesn't want to be defeated.
Nets hang tough, won't let the Cs back in it,
The Cs are down four, just under a minute.
Williams made a three, of confidence no lack
Cs still have trouble on second of back to back.
No over analysis, no wild intrigue,
Looks like the Cs suffer from mental fatigue.
You know, as always, it must be said
Of Reggie Ray is now 33 ahead.
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March 14, 2011 9:26 pm
Monday, March 14, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
THE BUCKS STOP HERE--ENCORE
The Bucks came to town tho' they didn't really show,
They had tired legs, nothing would go.
They shot 31.4% from the floor,
They probably couldn't wait to find the door.
A few things stood out for the Cs tonight:
Krstic's a great addition, doing everything right,
In the last two games, he had rebounds twenty-nine,
His interior play is fitting in fine.
Then there was Murphy who just needed a hoop,
To begin to feel like he's part of this group.
Baby came back, no hoops til Q4,
Several rebounds, and 9 his final score.
Arroyo knows our plays, he has learned them already,
He'll get better and better when his play is more steady.
An aside: number 11 worn by a Buck and a C,
Baby is 6'9, Boykins just over 5'3.
Right from Q1 possessed were the Cs,
They were light on their feet, each shot a breeze.
Fewest points allowed in the half and the game,
Because tonight, to play basketball, all the Cs came.
Coming off two tough losses, no defense per se,
They had to change that starting today.
In all of Q4 the starters got a rest,
Watching them cheer the new guys is the best.
We have Baby, then Delonte, maybe Wafer soon,
With a full roster the coaches will be over the moon.
You know, as always, it must be said
Of Reggie Ray is now 31 ahead.
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They had tired legs, nothing would go.
They shot 31.4% from the floor,
They probably couldn't wait to find the door.
A few things stood out for the Cs tonight:
Krstic's a great addition, doing everything right,
In the last two games, he had rebounds twenty-nine,
His interior play is fitting in fine.
Then there was Murphy who just needed a hoop,
To begin to feel like he's part of this group.
Baby came back, no hoops til Q4,
Several rebounds, and 9 his final score.
Arroyo knows our plays, he has learned them already,
He'll get better and better when his play is more steady.
An aside: number 11 worn by a Buck and a C,
Baby is 6'9, Boykins just over 5'3.
Right from Q1 possessed were the Cs,
They were light on their feet, each shot a breeze.
Fewest points allowed in the half and the game,
Because tonight, to play basketball, all the Cs came.
Coming off two tough losses, no defense per se,
They had to change that starting today.
In all of Q4 the starters got a rest,
Watching them cheer the new guys is the best.
We have Baby, then Delonte, maybe Wafer soon,
With a full roster the coaches will be over the moon.
You know, as always, it must be said
Of Reggie Ray is now 31 ahead.
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Friday, March 11, 2011
DEEP SIX-ER
Q1 what a start, how both teams ran,
The Cs must keep it up because the Sixers can.
For him no plays does Doc really call,
But Krstic is so thrilled when he gets the ball.
Easy shots for the Sixers on pick and roll play
Cs must move their feet for it to go their way.
Phillie plays with confidence-the coach should get credit,
They're an athletic team, because of Collins they get it.
To start Q2 no cohesive unit yet
Let's just say that Bradley was the vet.
For Celtics fans a brief moment of joy,
When a first basket-in green-was scored by Troy.
Before the game Doc made it clear,
Using all the new guys he would show no fear
Because the starters need rest, especially Rondo and Ray,
No matter what the score, the new guys will play.
The first half belonged to Krstic and Hawes,
A guy for each team playing with few flaws.
Q3 Cs slowed it down, the new guys fit in,
They'll have to if we want that championship win.
No "Holiday" for Phillie, but we saw their "Brand"
How much more of this can you stand?
Some of the Sixers are "Young," Meeks rather meek,
Though with made free throws he was on a streak.
(That was hard work)--at the end of Q3,
The Sixers the same 4 point lead we did see.
To start Q4 finally points for Ray
Other than that it has not been his day.
With the stats in this game Danny seems smart,
As Krstic's game is a work of art.
The contribution off the bench by Arroyo and Green
Is some of the best stuff we have recently seen.
To end of Q4 the Cs missed each big shot,
A way to win a game this is not.
Taking free throws, being booed, that was KG,
30 seconds to go, brought the lead down to three.
But Iguodala scored, just 12 seconds left,
We'll leave Philadelphia but not bereft.
We lost the game, we will not cry,
The new guys gave it a really good try.
With the new guys for practice, there's been no time,
That is almost the end of tonight's rhyme.
I can't help myself, it must be said,
Of Reggie Ray is now 29 ahead.
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March 11, 2011. 9:26pm
The Cs must keep it up because the Sixers can.
For him no plays does Doc really call,
But Krstic is so thrilled when he gets the ball.
Easy shots for the Sixers on pick and roll play
Cs must move their feet for it to go their way.
Phillie plays with confidence-the coach should get credit,
They're an athletic team, because of Collins they get it.
To start Q2 no cohesive unit yet
Let's just say that Bradley was the vet.
For Celtics fans a brief moment of joy,
When a first basket-in green-was scored by Troy.
Before the game Doc made it clear,
Using all the new guys he would show no fear
Because the starters need rest, especially Rondo and Ray,
No matter what the score, the new guys will play.
The first half belonged to Krstic and Hawes,
A guy for each team playing with few flaws.
Q3 Cs slowed it down, the new guys fit in,
They'll have to if we want that championship win.
No "Holiday" for Phillie, but we saw their "Brand"
How much more of this can you stand?
Some of the Sixers are "Young," Meeks rather meek,
Though with made free throws he was on a streak.
(That was hard work)--at the end of Q3,
The Sixers the same 4 point lead we did see.
To start Q4 finally points for Ray
Other than that it has not been his day.
With the stats in this game Danny seems smart,
As Krstic's game is a work of art.
The contribution off the bench by Arroyo and Green
Is some of the best stuff we have recently seen.
To end of Q4 the Cs missed each big shot,
A way to win a game this is not.
Taking free throws, being booed, that was KG,
30 seconds to go, brought the lead down to three.
But Iguodala scored, just 12 seconds left,
We'll leave Philadelphia but not bereft.
We lost the game, we will not cry,
The new guys gave it a really good try.
With the new guys for practice, there's been no time,
That is almost the end of tonight's rhyme.
I can't help myself, it must be said,
Of Reggie Ray is now 29 ahead.
lovemyceltics.blogspot.com
March 11, 2011. 9:26pm
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
CLIPPED
A man named Jordan lit up Q one,
DeAndre for the Clippers, he's no fun.
Clippers shot 68%, led by thirteen,
At the end of Q one, where's our Cs machine?
No offense for the Cs, not much defense, too true,
Doc will have to figure out what to do.
Q2 starts with all guys we don't know,
Because none of them were Celtics two weeks ago.
Pavlovic two quick steals, that's a good start
Sweet to watch these new guys playing with heart.
In comes Pierce to get the offense going,
But the inexperience of the new guys is really showing.
Somehow he got loose--Williams, that's Mo,
Every shot of his seemed guaranteed to go.
The half ends--thankfully for the Cs tonight
As their offense is bad, their defense a fright.
Q3 Cs climb back, but we're not there yet,
Since Q1 only two assists did Rondo get.
Twenty-eight minutes passed before assist three
Clippers' lead down to 10 led by Captain P.
RAY ALLEN FOR THREE early, two more in Q4
Since early Q1 the Cs' closest score.
Great hustle for Krstic and he's having a blast
He is finding a home on this team real fast.
Cs couldn't get stops, Clippers couldn't miss,
Best to just forget a game like this.
Away from this game one thing we can take,
At least it wasn't a highlight reel for their guy Blake.
Can't help myself, it must be said,
Of Reggie Ray is now 28 ahead.
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DeAndre for the Clippers, he's no fun.
Clippers shot 68%, led by thirteen,
At the end of Q one, where's our Cs machine?
No offense for the Cs, not much defense, too true,
Doc will have to figure out what to do.
Q2 starts with all guys we don't know,
Because none of them were Celtics two weeks ago.
Pavlovic two quick steals, that's a good start
Sweet to watch these new guys playing with heart.
In comes Pierce to get the offense going,
But the inexperience of the new guys is really showing.
Somehow he got loose--Williams, that's Mo,
Every shot of his seemed guaranteed to go.
The half ends--thankfully for the Cs tonight
As their offense is bad, their defense a fright.
Q3 Cs climb back, but we're not there yet,
Since Q1 only two assists did Rondo get.
Twenty-eight minutes passed before assist three
Clippers' lead down to 10 led by Captain P.
RAY ALLEN FOR THREE early, two more in Q4
Since early Q1 the Cs' closest score.
Great hustle for Krstic and he's having a blast
He is finding a home on this team real fast.
Cs couldn't get stops, Clippers couldn't miss,
Best to just forget a game like this.
Away from this game one thing we can take,
At least it wasn't a highlight reel for their guy Blake.
Can't help myself, it must be said,
Of Reggie Ray is now 28 ahead.
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Sunday, March 6, 2011
THE BUCKS STOP HERE
The Cs had only 9 players to take the floor,
So many missing because something is sore.
No Jermaine, no Baby, no Wafer, no Shaq,
When will we ever get our whole team back?
Q1 the Cs' defense was little or none,
Til Doc called time out to stop the Bucks' run.
Mbah a Moute, Mbah a Moute, he was their man-
Say his name out loud, it's fun if you can.
Krstic had 12 points then none in Q2,
That kind of offense will not do-
Just 2 points in the half were made by Ray,
And Rondo five times threw the ball away.
Pierce led the charge but there was too much to fix,
Which explains why at the half the Bucks were up six.
Q3 Pierce got the Cs out of their funk,
And set the tone with a monster dunk.
Ray finally had a three point play and then
The Cs outscored the Bucks in Q3 by 10.
Pavlovic, Bradley, Murphy, Green,
With Ray, a line-up we've not seen.
Pavlovic in Q4 made a beautiful three,
That's what our veterans like to see.
An aside: 641 games for Murphy, that's Troy,
And he's never been to a playoff game-oh, boy!
Jennings picked it up, with shots and swagger,
Just hoping it would be the final dagger.
Pierce called earlier for a walk, then a carry,
This game was really getting hairy.
Game was tied, 2:52 to go,
Both teams' play anything but slow.
Delfino defended Pierce, he got no shot,
But the Bucks' offense was no longer hot.
Under 20 seconds left a huge block by KG,
Rondo to Pierce--shot and free throw for three.
An up and down game, the basketball gods we should thank.
BTW, think Scott Skiles looks like Lawrence Frank?
Tough night with 13, still it must be said,
Ray, with 2 threes, is 25 ahead.
So many missing because something is sore.
No Jermaine, no Baby, no Wafer, no Shaq,
When will we ever get our whole team back?
Q1 the Cs' defense was little or none,
Til Doc called time out to stop the Bucks' run.
Mbah a Moute, Mbah a Moute, he was their man-
Say his name out loud, it's fun if you can.
Krstic had 12 points then none in Q2,
That kind of offense will not do-
Just 2 points in the half were made by Ray,
And Rondo five times threw the ball away.
Pierce led the charge but there was too much to fix,
Which explains why at the half the Bucks were up six.
Q3 Pierce got the Cs out of their funk,
And set the tone with a monster dunk.
Ray finally had a three point play and then
The Cs outscored the Bucks in Q3 by 10.
Pavlovic, Bradley, Murphy, Green,
With Ray, a line-up we've not seen.
Pavlovic in Q4 made a beautiful three,
That's what our veterans like to see.
An aside: 641 games for Murphy, that's Troy,
And he's never been to a playoff game-oh, boy!
Jennings picked it up, with shots and swagger,
Just hoping it would be the final dagger.
Pierce called earlier for a walk, then a carry,
This game was really getting hairy.
Game was tied, 2:52 to go,
Both teams' play anything but slow.
Delfino defended Pierce, he got no shot,
But the Bucks' offense was no longer hot.
Under 20 seconds left a huge block by KG,
Rondo to Pierce--shot and free throw for three.
An up and down game, the basketball gods we should thank.
BTW, think Scott Skiles looks like Lawrence Frank?
Tough night with 13, still it must be said,
Ray, with 2 threes, is 25 ahead.
Friday, March 4, 2011
GOLDEN PARACHUTE
Q1 was led by Krstic and Ray,
Can't rhyme Krystic (mystic?) or Nenad-no way.
Cs played hard, a good offensive show,
These Golden State Warriors can be trouble, we know.
We had Johnson, Murphy, Wafer and Green
With more touches than any of these guys have seen.
Q2 Wafer went out, looks like his knee,
Another injury?? It just can't be.
Green's feeling the joy of playing with this group,
Great passes from Rondo, one an alley-oop.
After each made basket I am especially fond o'
Seeing the new guys high-fiving Rondo.
Five times we heard RAY ALLEN FOR THREE
Yes, that UConn man's a sight to see.
Plus KG, Krstic, Rondo and Pierce,
The last guy mentioned always proves to be "fierce."
Q3 with low energy the Cs not the same,
Doc said before the 4th, "...now it's a game."
With 21 in the game Green was a star,
On this Celtics roster he'll go far.
Q4 the Warriors gave a real push
Our usual tough defense turned to mush.
For the Warriors Ellis, Lee, a little Wright,
It would turn out not to be the Warriors' night.
With Pierce taking the lead, Cs wouldn't be denied,
After a 16 point lead, the fans would have cried.
How much longer must this be said,
Ray, with five threes, is now 23 ahead.
P.S. Nate had knee surgery, out weeks, at least four,
Perk's a little longer, he's still sore.
Maybe with all the trades Danny was so right,
Because otherwise we'd have just 6 players tonight.
Can't rhyme Krystic (mystic?) or Nenad-no way.
Cs played hard, a good offensive show,
These Golden State Warriors can be trouble, we know.
We had Johnson, Murphy, Wafer and Green
With more touches than any of these guys have seen.
Q2 Wafer went out, looks like his knee,
Another injury?? It just can't be.
Green's feeling the joy of playing with this group,
Great passes from Rondo, one an alley-oop.
After each made basket I am especially fond o'
Seeing the new guys high-fiving Rondo.
Five times we heard RAY ALLEN FOR THREE
Yes, that UConn man's a sight to see.
Plus KG, Krstic, Rondo and Pierce,
The last guy mentioned always proves to be "fierce."
Q3 with low energy the Cs not the same,
Doc said before the 4th, "...now it's a game."
With 21 in the game Green was a star,
On this Celtics roster he'll go far.
Q4 the Warriors gave a real push
Our usual tough defense turned to mush.
For the Warriors Ellis, Lee, a little Wright,
It would turn out not to be the Warriors' night.
With Pierce taking the lead, Cs wouldn't be denied,
After a 16 point lead, the fans would have cried.
How much longer must this be said,
Ray, with five threes, is now 23 ahead.
P.S. Nate had knee surgery, out weeks, at least four,
Perk's a little longer, he's still sore.
Maybe with all the trades Danny was so right,
Because otherwise we'd have just 6 players tonight.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
SUNBURNT
I am on vacation...the Suns were to start,
They played the fourth quarter with a little more heart.
Even so it must be said
Ray is now 18 ahead.
They played the fourth quarter with a little more heart.
Even so it must be said
Ray is now 18 ahead.
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