Game 4: Boston Vs New York

[Spur-Addict]

Is it over? Any Philly like heroic acts on the agenda?

[Spur-Addict]

Amare looks stiff.

[LnGrrrR]

If you're gonna shove someone Carmelo, might as well make it a little harder...

lol at that 3 second call

[Spur-Addict]

Douglas playing Matador D again.

[romsey31]

LNG was wondering what are your thoughts on Jermaine Oneal? use to be my fav player a few years ago, great to see him back out there, hope he wins a ring, great guy

[Spur-Addict]

Amare working hard on the offensive boards

[jag]

What the hell is D'Antoni doing with Amare right now?

[LnGrrrR]

LNG was wondering what are your thoughts on Jermaine Oneal? use to be my fav player a few years ago, great to see him back out there, hope he wins a ring, great guy

So far (and I don't want to jinx it), he's doing the same thing Sheed did last year. (Though O'Neal has an excuse being injured.) He looked really slow during the regular season, but his defense has been pretty decent so far.

Now, if we meet you guys again in the Finals, I don't know if O'Neal will be able to consistently body up your bigs. That's why I'd like to have Shaq out there, because as slow as he is, he's huge, and you can't teach huge.

:lol Gundy? asking if Varitek was the best Red Sox catcher, and the others like, "Uhmm Carlton Fisk?"

[Darrin]

New York looks like the little brother that always gets beat on the playground. This team just doesn't play any defense and Amar'e has been pedestrian in this game so far. I really had high hopes for this series. I was sadly mistaken.

[LnGrrrR]

How was that a backcourt violation?

[Spur-Addict]

How was that a backcourt violation?

I think he didn't cross half court in time. I don't think it was over and back.

[jag]

Kristic :lol

[Spur-Addict]

Really Nenad? Wtf kind of jump ball was that? LOL

[LnGrrrR]

I think he didn't cross half court in time. I don't think it was over and back.

Oh, duh. Thanks.

[LnGrrrR]

Really Nenad? Wtf kind of jump ball was that? LOL

No matter how many times I see him, I'm always thinking, "Who is that homeless looking white dude on the court in a Celtics jersey?" when he first jogs on.

[Spur-Addict]

No matter how many times I see him, I'm always thinking, "Who is that homeless looking white dude on the court in a Celtics jersey?" when he first jogs on.

:lol

It's crazy what a knee injury will do to your game.

[Spur-Addict]

I wouldn't double Amare until he shows he is efficient enought to warrant the double team. He still looks stiff to me.

[jag]

Boson fan (or okc fan)

What does Jeff Green bring to the game offensively?

[LnGrrrR]

This game is kinda boring.

On a side note, I kinda like what Turiaf has been doing this series. He's been a serviceable C for the Knicks. He doesn't bring much, but he hasn't taken a lot off the table either.

[LnGrrrR]

Boson fan (or okc fan)

What does Jeff Green bring to the game offensively?

From the little I've seen, crappy shot selection and dumb jumpers for the most part. He's had some decent possessions this game by actually playing in the post; hope he sticks to that.

[crc21209]

This is the first decent game I've seen out of Krstic in a C's uniform...

[crc21209]

LeBron's step-daddy with the hard foul on Fields...:lol

[LnGrrrR]

That's a playoff foul. Not dirty, just strong.

[LnGrrrR]

How do the refs hand out technicals to Delonte and Amare, and NOT Carmelo?

These refs suck chant, I was thinking the same thing :lol

[KillerMamba]

New York looks pathetic. Too bad the top 3 east teams aren't facing NO, Memphis and Portland. I have no doubt at least one of them would have been taken out.

[Ed Lover]

c'mon son

the knicks are done

[LnGrrrR]

New York looks pathetic. Too bad the top 3 east teams aren't facing NO, Memphis and Portland. I have no doubt at least one of them would have been taken out.

Bulls, most likely. All their games with the Pacers have been close.

[LnGrrrR]

Also, I'm really hoping Rayray stays this hot throughout the playoffs. He's been on fire from downtown this entire series.

[romsey31]

So far (and I don't want to jinx it), he's doing the same thing Sheed did last year. (Though O'Neal has an excuse being injured.) He looked really slow during the regular season, but his defense has been pretty decent so far.

Now, if we meet you guys again in the Finals, I don't know if O'Neal will be able to consistently body up your bigs. That's why I'd like to have Shaq out there, because as slow as he is, he's huge, and you can't teach huge.

:lol Gundy? asking if Varitek was the best Red Sox catcher, and the others like, "Uhmm Carlton Fisk?"

meet us in the finals? im a pacer fan bro

[4>0rings]

:lmao Melonoma

This Knicks team is fucking horrible. Can't even beat the shitty Celts in 1 game.

[Bill_Brasky]

Also, I'm really hoping Rayray stays this hot throughout the playoffs. He's been on fire from downtown this entire series.

Don't get your hopes up. A team that actually plays defense will at least try to run him off the line. Every one of his attempts has been wide open.

[DJ Mbenga]

the knicks are probably better than a NO or memphis but thats when they are at 100%. going from billups to douglass is like going from george hill to chris quinn

[DPG21920]

Bosh>Amare?

[crc21209]

The two series' that were supposed to be the most exciting (Boston vs. New York and OKC vs. Denver) are becoming some of the most boring series' to watch. Straight ass-kickings...

[LnGrrrR]

Don't get your hopes up. A team that actually plays defense will at least try to run him off the line. Every one of his attempts has been wide open.

I know, but as long as he doesn't go, say 0-12, I'll be happy.

And that's the best coaching that D'Antoni can give? "Take the shot if you're open"? It's not taking shots that's been the problem Mike.

[4>0rings]

The heat sixers game was more entertaining

[Spur-Addict]

They should just stop this game early.

[Bill_Brasky]

This game sucks balls. No Chauncey no chance.

[DPG21920]

Amare in the playoffs: Team 0-3 / 13 PPG / 6.3 REB / 1.3 AST / 46% FG / 58% FT / EFF: +11.33

Bosh in the playoffs: Team 3-1 / 19 PPG / 8.5 REB / 1 AST / 49% FG / 77% FT: / EFF: +20.5

One has free reign to chuck away and doesn't have to defend and the other plays at a slower pace with two other superstars dictating how many shots he gets.

Interesting development since the beginning of the season.

[DMC]

I know, but as long as he doesn't go, say 0-12, I'll be happy.

And that's the best coaching that D'Antoni can give? "Take the shot if you're open"? It's not taking shots that's been the problem Mike.

Mike's always commented about missing shots instead of missing rotations. I wonder if Mike ever coached abroad... wait...nm

[DPG21920]

Kyle, what is your take on Amare/Bosh now that you have seen crunch time playoff basketball and a full season?

[LnGrrrR]

Boston needs to clamp down. Don't give these guys any hope.

[Spur-Addict]

In and out. At least they're making a game of it. I've been watching the Sabre game as well because this has been shit.

[DJ Mbenga]

haha anthony carter is changing the game. my god fields is trash

[4>0rings]

Celtics choke worse than Dallas's?

[LnGrrrR]

Bench needs to just maintain this lead.

[Spur-Addict]

Lol@ rmj

[hitmanyr2k]

Knicks depending on Roger Mason to hit threes? Nice flop Amare.

[LnGrrrR]

:lol what a flop

[DPG21920]

Boston Mavericks

[LnGrrrR]

That was a dumb decision West. If you body him up like that full court, they're gonna call it.

[Pelicans78]

LOL Amare! Weak ass attempt.

[Spur-Addict]

Why would you pick and pop, to get the better defender (A. Carter) on you?

[Pelicans78]

LOL Amare again. Dude is playing so weak right now.

[hitmanyr2k]

Carmelo Anthony had Rondo on his back in the post and Amare takes a dumb jumper lol.

[LnGrrrR]

Pierce still getting rest, Doc should call a timeout. This offense is stagnant.

[Spur-Addict]

A. Carter LOL

[DJ Mbenga]

west trying to intimidate carter by threatening to have sex with his mom

[romsey31]

west trying to intimidate carter by threatening to have sex with his mom

another West / mom joke.. we've never heard those before

[Bill_Brasky]

Amare in the playoffs: Team 0-3 / 13 PPG / 6.3 REB / 1.3 AST / 46% FG / 58% FT / EFF: +11.33

Bosh in the playoffs: Team 3-1 / 19 PPG / 8.5 REB / 1 AST / 49% FG / 77% FT: / EFF: +20.5

One has free reign to chuck away and doesn't have to defend and the other plays at a slower pace with two other superstars dictating how many shots he gets.

Interesting development since the beginning of the season.

When Amare is playing like Amare should aka in game 1 where he was hot and they weren't going to him down the stretch, he is so much better than Bosh. Using 4 games to decide who is better, especially when one isn't 100%, is wrong.

[LnGrrrR]

How did they lose Rondo like that?

[hitmanyr2k]

How did they lose Rondo like that?

It's a D'Antoni team.

[romsey31]

How did they lose Rondo like that?

you're playing the knicks bro

[DPG21920]

When Amare is playing like Amare should aka in game 1 where he was hot and they weren't going to him down the stretch, he is so much better than Bosh. Using 4 games to decide who is better, especially when one isn't 100%, is wrong.

Wait, wait, wait. Everyone used the beginning of the season to say Amare>Bosh, because things were going so well. As the season went on and Bosh adjusted, it started evening out.

Playoffs clearly get weighted more heavily because that is all anyone cares about.

Game 1 looks like an aberration, not the norm for Amare.

Just food for thought.

[LnGrrrR]

That call could have gone either way.

[Ghazi]

Amare has a bad back..

[DMC]

Climbing out of a huge hole against Boston isn't nearly as easy as it appears to be against some other teams.

[romsey31]

Amare has a bad back..

On defense...

[DPG21920]

:lol Now come the excuses. When people said "Bosh has to adjust to playing as the third option with two ball dominant players", no one was jumping in then.

[Bill_Brasky]

Wait, wait, wait. Everyone used the beginning of the season to say Amare>Bosh, because things were going so well. As the season went on and Bosh adjusted, it started evening out.

Playoffs clearly get weighted more heavily because that is all anyone cares about.

Game 1 looks like an aberration, not the norm for Amare.

Just food for thought.

Well, I've always been in the camp that Amare is a straight up beast and a freak of nature, and thought it a bit insulting that people would compare him to Bosh. Not to take away from Bosh, he's really good, but Amare is a fucking huge, powerful, bully his way to the rim type of player that can shoot with touch. Really hard to find someone with that skillset.

[DPG21920]

On defense...

Exactly. :lol He moves just fine when he has the ball.

[Bill_Brasky]

I see Rondo's J is coming along nicely too. I was dreading that would happen.

[Spur-Addict]

Amare has no explosion. His movement is visibly altered due to his injury.

[LnGrrrR]

Nice D on Melo by Pierce.

[DPG21920]

Amare is about to be swept in the East after declaring "NY is back".

[DMC]

Why do teams start chucking the three with so much time left and down by single digits? They go into panic mode and everything is a 3 suddenly. Fucking Mike D.

[Spur-Addict]

The jeans are skinny, but the savings are fat.

[DMC]

Now Mike wants a time out:

*whiny voice* "fellas fellas fellas.!! Stop going to the rim, shoot the 3, just keep shooting the ball. If we get a rebound, pass it out and shoot the 3... don't worry about getting back on defense, just shoot the goddamned three already.. shit I took the Suns close enough to the ring that we could almost smell it by SHOOTING THE GODDAMNED THREE!!!"

[LnGrrrR]

Now Mike wants a time out:

*whiny voice* "fellas fellas fellas.!! Stop going to the rim, shoot the 3, just keep shooting the ball. If we get a rebound, pass it out and shoot the 3... don't worry about getting back on defense, just shoot the goddamned three already.. shit I took the Suns close enough to the ring that we could almost smell it by SHOOTING THE GODDAMNED THREE!!!"

:lmao

[Pelicans78]

LOL Knicks.

Wish someone would blow up that noisy organ in the arena.

[LnGrrrR]

Woot. Glad Philly won today, gives our old legs a little bit more time to heal.

[Jodelo]

Knicks are awful, just look so bad out there!

[DPG21920]

Knicks are awful, just look so bad out there!

It's not Amare's fault.

[Jodelo]

It's not Amare's fault.

No, whenever you have Carter, Mason and Williams out there to close out the game, you know you aren´t winning anything in the PO!