Celtics/Hawks Game 5

[Tippecanoe]

its sink or swim time

[Red Hawk #21]

Dont worry this should be a blowout game for you guys, you guys are definetely the better team and Stern will make sure you guys get to the finals so you can play the lakers. You should be proud.

[kingsfan]

There's already 2 other game threads, they're just getting buried.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

I'm gonna go with sink.

[duncan228]

There's already 2 other game threads, they're just getting buried.

http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93713

[Armando]

The Celtics should win this one. I am still shocked that they dropped 2 in Atlanta. Maybe they enjoyed the night life down there a little too much. Kudos to ATL for playing well though.

[MajicMan]

die you cocky entitled cockroaches..there's no place in basketball for gang signs and all you smug bitches. celtics are the most annoying team in the league

[Armando]

die you cocky entitled cockroaches..there's no place in basketball for gang signs and all you smug bitches. celtics are the most annoying team in the league


Nah the most annoying team got swept out of the playoffs. At least the Lakers were good for something. :toast

[MajicMan]

Nah the most annoying team got swept out of the playoffs. At least the Lakers were good for something. :toast

You telling me Ray's smug face, KG's smack talking (over hyped intensity good guy act) PP's gang sign throwing douchebagginess, Kendrick Perkins big ugly face, T Allen's cocky dumb ass, and the rest of them does not make for the most annoying team in basketball?

[Armando]

You telling me Ray's smug face, KG's smack talking (over hyped intensity good guy act) PP's gang sign throwing douchebagginess, Kendrick Perkins big ugly face, T Allen's cocky dumb ass, and the rest of them does not make for the most annoying team in basketball?



You want cocky look at Detroit. You have a team that won 1 title 4 years ago and still acts like the league owes them something.

[Armando]

You telling me Ray's smug face, KG's smack talking (over hyped intensity good guy act) PP's gang sign throwing douchebagginess, Kendrick Perkins big ugly face, T Allen's cocky dumb ass, and the rest of them does not make for the most annoying team in basketball?

When you win 66 games you get some room for trash talking. Now they have to back it up. Lets see if they close out the Hawks the next 2 games.

[MajicMan]

You want cocky look at Detroit. You have a team that won 1 title 4 years ago and still acts like the league owes them something.

That's true. This best starting five stuff was ages ago. They do get respect but they cry about not getting it all the time.

[Deuces88]

For Celtics it's either

Win
OR
Be Labeled Overrated and Be a Waste of Commercial Time

[td4mvp21]

I want a Celtics-Pistons ECF, so I'm hoping the Celtics can win this series. Doesn't mean I'm necessarily rooting for them :)

[kingsfan]

Shock the world baby!! let's go HAWKS!!
Celt fans need to put the bags back on their head

[kingsfan]

There's 1 Hawks fan there looking mighty lonely :lol He better be loud.

[Lakers_55]

Well, if the Hawks don't get them, the Cavs will.....or the Pistons....or the Western winner. No trophy for Boston this year!

[kingsfan]

Gametime! I'm a nervous wreck already. Hawks need a good start

[kingsfan]

They're still booing Bibs :lol maybe they can make a basket this Q :rolleyes

[kingsfan]

Thanks Mike

[Armando]

I still say Rivers should start Posey. Bench Perkins and start Posey on Johnson. Posey is a good defender and his length will bother him.

[kingsfan]

Nice pass Mike :lol

[kingsfan]

4/11 FGs :nope

[remingtonbo2001]

Hawks hangin' tough right now.

[Armando]

Johnson with 2 fouls

[remingtonbo2001]

Did anyone see Garnett slap the official on the rear?

[Warlord23]

Bullshit offensive foul called on Joe Johnson. The Celtics get a ton of home cooking.

[kingsfan]

Hawks D has got so much better this year.

[kingsfan]

Did anyone see Garnett slap the official on the rear?
yeap. You know the refs going to give Celts all kinds of calls

[Armando]

Bullshit offensive foul called on Joe Johnson. The Celtics get a ton of home cooking.


Please give me a break. The Hawks were getting those bullshit calls at home.

[Armando]

yeap. You know the refs going to give Celts all kinds of calls



The Hawks can't complain they got plenty of questionable calls in Atlanta.

[Bartleby]

Did anyone see Garnett slap the official on the rear?

Yeah, I took that as a "see, I make contact with refs all the time and it's no big deal" gesture.

[remingtonbo2001]

yeap. You know the refs going to give Celts all kinds of calls

It's not about calls going one way or the other.

However, if Timmy tries something like that, it's immediately followed by a two game suspension and a sexual harrasment suit.

[MajicMan]

bibby sucks

[Armando]

Well so far so much for the Hawks having any momentum. Bibby has gone back to sucking and Johnson has 2 fouls.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

This is a lot cooler in the chat room.
Get your arses in there.

[Capt Bringdown]

Uh, nice ref work in this game, jeez...

[Armando]

Uh, nice ref work in this game, jeez...



:lol I did not see anyone complain when the refs were giving the Hawks these calls in Atlanta.

[Warlord23]

:lol I did not see anyone complain when the refs were giving the Hawks these calls in Atlanta.

The difference is, in other arenas the big-name players get some extra leeway from the refs. In Boston, not just the big guns, even Leon Powe and Big Baby Davis are treated like the second coming of Russell and Walton

[Armando]

The difference is, in other arenas the big-name players get some extra leeway from the refs. In Boston, not just the big guns, even Leon Powe and Big Baby Davis are treated like the second coming of Russell and Walton


Thats why the Celtics earned homecourt for. All teams get calls at home. Why do you think they always say role players play better at home?

[Capt Bringdown]

Cassell was a great pickup for the Celtics. Toughest player on that team IMO.

[Armando]

Cassell was a great pickup for the Celtics. Toughest player on that team IMO.



Cassell is fearless got to love that about his game. He don't mind taking game winning shots.

[Indazone]

Hawks are gonna win this series :lmao

[Capt Bringdown]

Cassell is fearless got to love that about his game. He don't mind taking game winning shots.
LOL, unlike some other members of the Celtics, right?

[Armando]

LOL, unlike some other members of the Celtics, right?



:lol

I can't wait to see Rivers in a tight game. Do I go to Sam or KG?

[Armando]

Hawks are gonna win this series :lmao

No

[Armando]

I see Woodson still thinks Bibby can defend Pierce.

[TampaDude]

No, that's not a loose ball foul...let's call a travel on Horford...yeah, that's the ticket! :bang

[TampaDude]

Rondo fouling like a little bitch to stop the fastbreak...

[Armando]

Rondo fouling like a little bitch to stop the fastbreak...



Thats is what your suppose to do. Is he suppose to give up an easy basket?

[Capt Bringdown]

I suggest anyone who's interested in a Hawk's perspective, go to nba.com and listen to the Hawks broadcast of the game. I don't know who's doing the color, but he's really good. Fun stuff.

[Armando]

Where is Johnson? M.I.A.

[TampaDude]

Thats is what your suppose to do. Is he suppose to give up an easy basket?

Yeah, I know, but I hate all things Boston.

[Don Quixote]

Really? All things Boston?

I'm a fan of the Boston Tea Party, myself.
And New England clam chowder?
And Sam Adams?

[ShoogarBear]

How the HELL is that a flagrant foul? And the one on TP wasn't? What a joke.

[Capt Bringdown]

LOL, they called that a flagrant?

[TampaDude]

Horseshit flagrant foul on Horford...refs gotta protect KG...

[kingsfan]

Al doesn't back down from anyone. I'd love to see him kick Kg's ass after the game

[sa_kid20]

That wasn't flagrant. What Bell did to Tony last night was way worse.

[Don Quixote]

I like Boston Creme Pie.


and Aerosmith.

[Armando]

How the HELL is that a flagrant foul? And the one on TP wasn't? What a joke.

After what happen in Game 4 you have to expect the refs will call it a tight.

[pauls931]

There is no way Atlanta will win tonight. They had a miracle game the other night. In all fairness, Boston is way better than Atlanta. They just slacked the other night and paid for it. I think the Pistons are the only team they really need to worry about. Regarding favors and rigging, have your pepto ready if you watch the next couple lakers series. Kobe will not only shove the ref, he'll knock him on the floor, poor gas on him, set him on fire, and get 2pts and one.

[TampaDude]

Really? All things Boston?

I'm a fan of the Boston Tea Party, myself.
And New England clam chowder?
And Sam Adams?

I mean all things Boston when it comes to sports...fuck the Celtics, fuck the Bruins, fuck the Patriots, and definitely fuck the Red Sox.

BTW, clam chowder did not originate in Boston. Sam Adams is okay for a mass-market beer...I prefer an Arrogant Bastard or Dogfish 90 myself.

[Armando]

There is no way Atlanta will win tonight. They had a miracle game the other night. In all fairness, Boston is way better than Atlanta. They just slacked the other night and paid for it. I think the Pistons are the only team they really need to worry about. Regarding favors and rigging, have your pepto ready if you watch the next couple lakers series. Kobe will not only shove the ref, he'll knock him on the floor, poor gas on him, set him on fire, and get 2pts and one.


I agree Boston the last 2 games pulled a Detroit and lost both. They know they don't want a Game 7 with the Hawks so I would expect they will finish them off in Game 6. Plus they are the better deeper team. I agree about Kobe. :lol

[TampaDude]

Al doesn't back down from anyone. I'd love to see him kick Kg's ass after the game

Horford is the fucking man...KG is a pussy...he'd get crushed by big Al.

[Armando]

Horford is the fucking man...KG is a pussy...he'd get crushed by big Al.



Well guess what Horford will be joining the other teams fishing real soon. While KG will move on.

[endrity]

There is no way Atlanta will win tonight. They had a miracle game the other night. In all fairness, Boston is way better than Atlanta. They just slacked the other night and paid for it. I think the Pistons are the only team they really need to worry about. Regarding favors and rigging, have your pepto ready if you watch the next couple lakers series. Kobe will not only shove the ref, he'll knock him on the floor, poor gas on him, set him on fire, and get 2pts and one.


I actually think Boston was trying to win and playing as hard as they could but they couldn't have foreseen what the Hawks were going to respond like ths. They have been playing at a playoff intenstity all season long and most teams have simply folded to them. They are not used to see teams fight back I think, but they were giving it all.

As for the rigging, it has started!!! The league wants Boston - LA and they aren't even hiding it I think. Every media network is saying that would be perfect for the league. I am not sure it would be a great series basketball wise, but most people that log on at that time could care less about basketball. They just want two big markets with two huge fanbases.

[TampaDude]

Well guess what Horford will be joining the other teams fishing real soon. While KG will move on.

This is true, but it doesn't change the truth of what I said.

[Red Hawk #21]

I knew this shit was gunna happen, do you guys see the calls these dudes are getting?! Did you see the "flagrant'' that was called? The Celtics are better than us but if they keep getting these Bs calls then this series is pretty much over. Fuck David Stern.

[Armando]

Those who think the Hawks are getting screwed by the refs they have 17 freethrows to the Celtics 8.

[pauls931]

I actually think Boston was trying to win and playing as hard as they could but they couldn't have foreseen what the Hawks were going to respond like ths. They have been playing at a playoff intenstity all season long and most teams have simply folded to them. They are not used to see teams fight back I think, but they were giving it all.

As for the rigging, it has started!!! The league wants Boston - LA and they aren't even hiding it I think. Every media network is saying that would be perfect for the league. I am not sure it would be a great series basketball wise, but most people that log on at that time could care less about basketball. They just want two big markets with two huge fanbases.

Ya, I don't think a Boston/Lakers series would have any meaning except for some nostalgia that the league wants to capitalize on. It's not like Garnette hates Kobe as much as Magic and Bird hated each other in their haydays, or the Bulls and Pistons.

The next series with the Spurs and NO, I'll have to go for NO just because the Spurs keep on ruining every year for me, but whoever makes it needs to take out LA. Unfortunately, if I was logical I'd go for the Spurs since I don't think NO may have the experience necessary to deal with the Fakers.

[Armando]

This is true, but it doesn't change the truth of what I said.


Hopefully once the series is over both Horford and Garnett have enough class to let bygones be bygones. Horford strikes me as having good sportmanship.

[ShoogarBear]

After what happen in Game 4 you have to expect the refs will call it a tight.

If they wanted to call it tight, they would have suspended KG for what happened in Game 4. :lol

[Armando]

Ya, I don't think a Boston/Lakers series would have any meaning except for some nostalgia that the league wants to capitalize on. It's not like Garnette hates Kobe as much as Magic and Bird hated each other in their haydays, or the Bulls and Pistons.

The next series with the Spurs and NO, I'll have to go for NO just because the Spurs keep on ruining every year for me, but whoever makes it needs to take out LA. Unfortunately, if I was logical I'd go for the Spurs since I don't think NO may have the experience necessary to deal with the Fakers.



ABC will blitz us with nonstop footage of both teams respective glory days. I see Bill Walton and Bill Russell sightings. Also that Bird guy will be mention alot.

[Armando]

If they wanted to call it tight, they would have suspended KG for what happened in Game 4. :lol



After they got hammered for crippling the Suns last season I knew they were not going to do it. Plus how do they justify suspending KG but not Haywood for his foul on LeBron?

[Amuseddaysleeper]

The best thing to ever come out of Boston were The Pixies

[kingsfan]

:lol @ Chuck calling out Wade for dating Star

[ShoogarBear]

He called her a cougar. :rollin

[Armando]

:lol @ Chuck calling out Wade for dating Star



Was that Shaq or Charles?

[kingsfan]

Was that Shaq or Charles?
Chuck, sorry

[ShoogarBear]

Was that Shaq or Charles?

A common mistake. :lol

[Armando]

Why is KG trying to make a layup instead of dunking when Bibby was on him?

[kingsfan]

Come on Hawks make a damn run!

[pauls931]

Come on Hawks make a damn run!

Bibby is trying to help you out.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

here we go guys. Come on Hawks get it to under ten.

[kingsfan]

There's a reason why marvin's wide open :bang

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Hawks might be too young

[pauls931]

here we go guys. Come on Hawks get it to under ten.

Not looking good, they're letting garnette get away with a lot of contact on both ends.

[Armando]

Nice run to get it to 10 but they keep rushing thier offense.

[TampaDude]

Hawks missed two great chances there...it could be a 6-point game right now.

[TampaDude]

Fuck...the refs are calling EVERYTHING against the Hawks...fuck those fuckers...

[kingsfan]

6 point game, nice job Al.

[pauls931]

Man, they give Bibby a hard time, but I wonder how many of those fans were there last year?

[kingsfan]

They're not letting JJ breathe tonite.

[Capt Bringdown]

That 5 point possession in the first half when they called the flagrant on the Hawks might end up being the difference in this game.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

looks like it's going to be one of those underdog teaser games...

they keep it close but it's not enough for an upset

[Armando]

Man, they give Bibby a hard time, but I wonder how many of those fans were there last year?

Bibby sucks the Hawks are better off with Acie Law.

[TampaDude]

Hawks could be leading this game right now but for the missed opportunities. Celtics are double and triple-teaming. Gotta find the open man.

[Armando]

They're not letting JJ breathe tonite.



:lol After he torched them last game I can't blame them.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Celtics suck, by the way :lol

They're playoff softies

[TampaDude]

The Celtics are playing like this is a Game 7, because it basically is for them...if they lose tonight they will NOT win Game 6 in Atlanta.

[Armando]

The Celtics are playing like this is a Game 7, because it basically is for them...if they lose tonight they will NOT win Game 6 in Atlanta.



They should have played like that in Atlanta. They would be home right know waiting for Cavs/Wiz to finish up.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

The Celtics are playing like this is a Game 7, because it basically is for them...if they lose tonight they will NOT win Game 6 in Atlanta.

I'm divided on whether I want the Celtics to advance for a good Finals series...

or to cheer for an Atlanta upset for the immediate known satisfaction of laughing at David Stern and KG.

[pauls931]

Hawks could be leading this game right now but for the missed opportunities. Celtics are double and triple-teaming. Gotta find the open man.

Completely agree, they're swarming whoever has the ball, Atlanta needs to move the ball.

[TampaDude]

Wow...the Celtics ran the lead from 6 to 16 in a fucking eyeblink.

[pauls931]

Damn, I forgot Danny Ainge was in Boston, I thought he was in Minnesota?

[kingsfan]

Toss Kg, he won't shut up

[Armando]

Why is the offcial on the other end calling a blocking foul? Bavetta had a better angle.

[pauls931]

It's official, God is a Celtics fan.

[Armando]

Game over the Hawks will make a run to make interesting but not enough to win.

[TampaDude]

That Posey 3 was the dagger...this one is O-V-E-R...

[bdictjames]

Wow, I didnt know there were Hawks fans in spurstalk..

[Armando]

That Posey 3 was the dagger...this one is O-V-E-R...



This series is O-V-E-R on Friday. The Celtics are just toying with them.

[TampaDude]

This series is O-V-E-R on Friday. The Celtics are just toying with them.

Yeah, kinda like the Spurs toyed with the Suns, right? :lol

[Armando]

Yeah, kinda like the Spurs toyed with the Suns, right? :lol




:hat

[ShoogarBear]

Damn, I forgot Danny Ainge was in Boston, I thought he was in Minnesota?

His co-general manager is.

[boutons_]

Celts are obviously the stronger team, but it won't be impressive if they take this series vs a solid 8seed by winning only @BOS. ie, they have to win Game6 :)

[pauls931]

His co-general manager is.

I was just joking, I know Kevin McFale is in Minnesota establishing the boston connection.

[ShoogarBear]

WTF? Fuck off, Red Sox fans.

[TampaDude]

WTF was that O-foul??? More horseshit by the refs to suck the Celtics' cock...

[TampaDude]

WTF? Fuck off, Red Sox fans.

Fuck the Dead Sox...they got swept by the Rays...the fucking RAYS!!! :lol

[TampaDude]

Holy fucking shit! Allen rakes Horford across the eyes and no flagrant. I hope that if the Hawks are getting blown out in Game 6 or 7 that Horford straight lays someone out.

[Armando]

Hawks are having a meltdown

[Armando]

Holy fucking shit! Allen rakes Horford across the eyes and no flagrant. I hope that if the Hawks are getting blown out in Game 6 or 7 that Horford straight lays someone out.



He went for the ball look at the replay.

[peskypesky]

Hawks are having a meltdown

They'll come back with fire next game. They're young and pissed and athletic.

[ShoogarBear]

KG in up 23. Niiiiiiiiice.

[TampaDude]

He went for the ball look at the replay.

I saw the replay...I guess you can make contact like that if you are on the Celtics...if Amare, Duncan, or Sheed did that it would be a flagrant, and you know it. I'm shocked the refs even called a foul at all... :lol

[Capt Bringdown]

Love these Atlanta annoucers:

"Celtics fans can boo Horford all they want, they would have to have this kid on their team.

He's got more guts and heart than any of the Celtics, including their so-called warrior, Kevin Garnett, who's a phony warrior."

[ShoogarBear]

He went for the ball look at the replay.

I thought the refs had to call things close given what happened in game 4????

[kingsfan]

Love these Atlanta annoucers:

"Celtics fans can boo Horford all they want, they would have to have this kid on their team.

He's got more guts and heart than any of the Celtics, including their so-called warrior, Kevin Garnett, who's a phony warrior."
Is that Smitty and Bob? It sounds like them

[Armando]

They'll come back with fire next game. They're young and pissed and athletic.



Is over give it up.

[kingsfan]

They cheer Zaza hitting the floor? How classy :rolleyes
Next year keep the bags

[kingsfan]

Is over give it up.
I won't give up till the end of game 7.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

I was hearing here at FSN that Davis was getting cocky out there making faces to some of the Hawks players...

WOw... what a player you are, you come in up 25 pts and make fun of your opponent?

you are going to get your ass handed to you on a bucket piece of ridiculous shit.. the spurs are gonna erase that smile from his face forever.

[Armando]

They'll come back with fire next game. They're young and pissed and athletic.



If Boston plays like this in Atlanta the Hawks can be pissed all they want. The series is over.

[TampaDude]

If Boston plays like this in Atlanta the Hawks can be pissed all they want. The series is over.

That's the trick, though, isn't it...

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I think this series will go to a game 7

[TampaDude]

I think this series will go to a game 7

Yup...Hawks ain't losing Game 6 back in the ATL...

[kingsfan]

Celts and their fans fucking suck.

[TampaDude]

Celts and their fans fucking suck.

Yup...fuck all Boston teams...they can all eat a dick.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

Boston had to play their best game today, all the big 3 were excellent to pull this one off - they already know they will lose in ATL so this was a must win game. This is going 7 games.

[Armando]

Yup...Hawks ain't losing Game 6 back in the ATL...



The problem there is you are counting on a young team not to play tight. The pressure on them knowing is an elimination game might get to them. Lets see how they handle that.

[TampaDude]

The problem there is you are counting on a young team not to play tight. The pressure on them knowing is an elimination game might get to them. Lets see how they handle that.

Wrong...the Hawks have nothing to prove...all the pressure has been on the Celtics since the Hawks tied the series, and it still is.

[Armando]

Wrong...the Hawks have nothing to prove...all the pressure has been on the Celtics since the Hawks tied the series.



I disagree with you there. At worst the Celtics can come home for Game 7. Not saying they want a Game 7 per se but as you saw tonight the Hawks have not shown they can win in the Garden.

[kingsfan]

Wrong...the Hawks have nothing to prove...all the pressure has been on the Celtics since the Hawks tied the series, and it still is.
Exactly, Hawks have nothing to lose. They were supposed to be swept but they're still there.

[kingsfan]

Chuck just said it's going to be over in 6 and he's never right so back to beantown we will go :toast

[Armando]

:lol
Love these Atlanta annoucers:

"Celtics fans can boo Horford all they want, they would have to have this kid on their team.

He's got more guts and heart than any of the Celtics, including their so-called warrior, Kevin Garnett, who's a phony warrior."

Good job! Thats bulletin material for the Celtics locker room. Saying that in a broadcast is as smart as Stevenson calling James overrated.

[Red Hawk #21]

Yo all the Hawks have to do is push the ball and they will be fine, all the Celtics do mostly is take jumpshots. Even if the Celtics win this series which they probably will I'm sure Caron butler or Lebron can own the celtics D.

[Armando]

Yo all the Hawks have to do is push the ball and they will be fine, all the Celtics do mostly is take jumpshots. Even if the Celtics win this series which they probably will I'm sure Caron butler or Lebron can own the celtics D.

For that to happen they need to force turnovers. If Boston takes care of the ball and limit thier turnovers no chance the Hawks can win a halfcourt game.

[DazedAndConfused]

I don't see how any outsider can be a fan of the Celtics team. I've never seen so much arrogance, bravado, and lack of sportsmanship from a team that hasn't won anything. BOS fans are as bad as it gets, and honestly they deserve all the heartache in the world that comes their way.

I still crack up over the Patriots 18-1 season....I mean I believe in free will and all that but you gotta think God came down to intervene just once to say FU to BOS.

[TampaDude]

I don't see how any outsider can be a fan of the Celtics team. I've never seen so much arrogance, bravado, and lack of sportsmanship from a team that hasn't won anything. BOS fans are as bad as it gets, and honestly they deserve all the heartache in the world that comes their way.

I still crack up over the Patriots 18-1 season....I mean I believe in free will and all that but you gotta think God came down to intervene just once to say FU to BOS.

:lol

[Red Hawk #21]

I don't see how any outsider can be a fan of the Celtics team. I've never seen so much arrogance, bravado, and lack of sportsmanship from a team that hasn't won anything. BOS fans are as bad as it gets, and honestly they deserve all the heartache in the world that comes their way.

I still crack up over the Patriots 18-1 season....I mean I believe in free will and all that but you gotta think God came down to intervene just once to say FU to BOS.

They showboat about everything and all they do is take jumpshots, they will not win the championship imo, any team with good defense can shut them down.

[timvp]

I think the Celtics still have to be favored to win the championship ......... but damn they've looked horrible against the Hawks. They won this game by 25 or whatever but they still looked bad. If they weren't playing the f'ing Hawks, they could have been eliminated already with how they've played.

The Cavs or Wiz actually have a chance to beat this team unless the Celtics have another gear to go to. If the Pistons don't trip on the way, I think they definitely have a shot.