The Official BOSTON CELTICS thread

The Truth · 19-10-2007

2007/08 BOSTON CELTICS - Season Thread.

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Rajon Rondo - PG Ray Allen - SG

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Paul Pierce - SF Kevin Garnett - PF

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Kendrick Perkins - C

Bench:
Tony Allen
James Posey
Eddie House
Brian Scalabrine
Scott Polard
Leon Powe
Glen Davis
Brendan Wallace
Gabe Pruitt

Coach: Doc Rivers

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The Truth · 19-10-2007

First one of these I think we've had!

The new look Celtics hosted their first game at the "Garden" for this season ysterday, also being their first game back home from the Euro-Camp. They dominated the Knicks for the most part it seems due to field goal percentages. Final score 101-61.
The Knicks shot a tick under 26% from the field overall, with a dismal 15.5% from 3 point range to go with 60% from the charity stripe. Meanwhile the Celtics lead the way with 56.3% and 70% from the field and 3 range respectively whilst out drowning the Knicks on 53.8% on the gimmes.
Performance of the game had to be handed to The Truth with 22 and 6, 5 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks to go with 1 a piece on fouls and turnovers. He missed just one of his 8 shots, being 3 of 4 from long range.
KG had 13 and 8 (2 blocks, 3 assists) whilst Ray Allen had 14 and 2 and Big Perk was perfect from the field again also adding 2 steals and a block.

Benny J · 19-10-2007

Good start for them...alot of people are expecting good things for the Celts this year. Lets hope they pull through!!

chadjaja · 19-10-2007

Awaiting the trolls and thats great. People troll winning teams.

The ball movement looked great Brad and KG's passing in all three games is something he has shown will be the real improvement in his game making others better around him. Thats Boston basketball after all.

Pierce had a great stat night and the Celts were hot alright. Only pre season and already we have been canned but if your team wins by 40 pts are you expected to be pesamistic and put them down as a team fan??

Already the bench is showing despite its lack of real big names each night someone comes and does the job needed. Thats what you need out of a bench after all. The running game has worked a treat as well but its a long season and it will be interesting to see how Doc handles that and the tempo. Although KG seems to thrive on it.

wolvesjr34 · 19-10-2007

KG's passing an improvement in his game?? DUDE KG has always been a great passer!

*chuckles to self for calling Chad "Dude"*

I hope Celtics win it all this year cos KG deserves it.

chadjaja · 19-10-2007

Sure he has AJ but its been at another level so far and finally he has great help and confidence in his teamates. It has been better so far though.

nenjabin · 19-10-2007

Awaiting the trolls? Explain?

chadjaja · 19-10-2007

When you are the most successful franchise in NBA history there will always be the haters and I understand I have enjoy the losses of other teams as well

Hopefully these team threads remain on course and are about the teams and the trolling left to well timed and well put remarks and not constant abuse.

nenjabin · 19-10-2007

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Originally Posted by chadjaja®

When you are the most successful franchise in NBA history there will always be the haters and I understand I have enjoy the losses of other teams as well

Hopefully these team threads remain on course and are about the teams and the trolling left to well timed and well put remarks and not constant abuse.

Ah gotcha

Nah I've never had a bad word to say about Boston, and in fact not sure I have had a bad word to say about any 1 team in the NBA...
Since my team has NO shot at winning it, I'd simply like to see my guys do well and Atlanta do well, and watch the Boston show! Looking good for you guys and hope for their sake you pull it off cause they'll be alot of questions asked in a couple of years time if it doesn't work.
I'll be watching! I reckon you have alot more depth than what others give credit for.

chadjaja · 19-10-2007

Well it was either trade Pierce and get nowhere near his value or hope that Big Al, Green and co kicked on but not enough for success and still get us draft picks. By then they would of played about 4 or more losing seasons and what toll that took is anyones guess? The NBA these days is a lot more about free agency appeal and teams like the Pistons, Heat have shown that. Now Boston is the 'it' place to be and they are lining up especially if they take a pay cut for a shot at a ring.

For years we couldn't get anyone to even think about going to the cold city. Even KG said no till the Allen trade.

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The Truth Ozcard Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N.S.W. Posts: 4,183 OzTrader Feedback: (177) 100%	Re: The Official BOSTON CELTICS Season Thread First one of these I think we've had! The new look Celtics hosted their first game at the "Garden" for this season ysterday, also being their first game back home from the Euro-Camp. They dominated the Knicks for the most part it seems due to field goal percentages. Final score 101-61. The Knicks shot a tick under 26% from the field overall, with a dismal 15.5% from 3 point range to go with 60% from the charity stripe. Meanwhile the Celtics lead the way with 56.3% and 70% from the field and 3 range respectively whilst out drowning the Knicks on 53.8% on the gimmes. Performance of the game had to be handed to The Truth with 22 and 6, 5 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks to go with 1 a piece on fouls and turnovers. He missed just one of his 8 shots, being 3 of 4 from long range. KG had 13 and 8 (2 blocks, 3 assists) whilst Ray Allen had 14 and 2 and Big Perk was perfect from the field again also adding 2 steals and a block. __________________ _____________________________________________

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Benny J is Moving back to Emerald Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rockvegas Posts: 6,622 OzTrader Feedback: (80) 100% Ebay ID: 15DVS	Re: The Official BOSTON CELTICS Season Thread Good start for them...alot of people are expecting good things for the Celts this year. Lets hope they pull through!! __________________ Need all things Rodman....Let me know what you have.....CURRENTLY 29.85% of all cards.... Also Collecting 04/05 Ultimate Achievements Set Oh and Check out My....Trade Cards....

19-10-2007	#4 (permalink)
chadjaja Voluptuous=FAT. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 6,386 OzTrader Feedback: (31) 100%	Re: The Official BOSTON CELTICS Season Thread Awaiting the trolls and thats great. People troll winning teams. The ball movement looked great Brad and KG's passing in all three games is something he has shown will be the real improvement in his game making others better around him. Thats Boston basketball after all. Pierce had a great stat night and the Celts were hot alright. Only pre season and already we have been canned but if your team wins by 40 pts are you expected to be pesamistic and put them down as a team fan?? Already the bench is showing despite its lack of real big names each night someone comes and does the job needed. Thats what you need out of a bench after all. The running game has worked a treat as well but its a long season and it will be interesting to see how Doc handles that and the tempo. Although KG seems to thrive on it. __________________ Vintage Celts collector

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wolvesjr34 Ozcard Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Launceston Posts: 5,824 OzTrader Feedback: (162) 100% Ebay ID: wolvesjr34 Blog Entries: 3	Re: The Official BOSTON CELTICS Season Thread KG's passing an improvement in his game?? DUDE KG has always been a great passer! chuckles to self for calling Chad "Dude" I hope Celtics win it all this year cos KG deserves it. __________________ 63/191 Malik Sealy Cards HELP ME! Collecting Minnesota Timberwolves Wantlist: here Team Collections: here

19-10-2007	#6 (permalink)
chadjaja Voluptuous=FAT. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 6,386 OzTrader Feedback: (31) 100%	Re: The Official BOSTON CELTICS Season Thread Sure he has AJ but its been at another level so far and finally he has great help and confidence in his teamates. It has been better so far though. __________________ Vintage Celts collector

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19-10-2007	#8 (permalink)
chadjaja Voluptuous=FAT. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 6,386 OzTrader Feedback: (31) 100%	Re: The Official BOSTON CELTICS Season Thread When you are the most successful franchise in NBA history there will always be the haters and I understand I have enjoy the losses of other teams as well Hopefully these team threads remain on course and are about the teams and the trolling left to well timed and well put remarks and not constant abuse. __________________ Vintage Celts collector

19-10-2007	#10 (permalink)
chadjaja Voluptuous=FAT. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 6,386 OzTrader Feedback: (31) 100%	Re: The Official BOSTON CELTICS Season Thread Well it was either trade Pierce and get nowhere near his value or hope that Big Al, Green and co kicked on but not enough for success and still get us draft picks. By then they would of played about 4 or more losing seasons and what toll that took is anyones guess? The NBA these days is a lot more about free agency appeal and teams like the Pistons, Heat have shown that. Now Boston is the 'it' place to be and they are lining up especially if they take a pay cut for a shot at a ring. For years we couldn't get anyone to even think about going to the cold city. Even KG said no till the Allen trade. __________________ Vintage Celts collector