99 Spurs vs 08 Celtics -- Defense

[Spurtacus]

99 Spurs > 08 Celtics

No doubt.

[mavs>spurs2]

People are severely underrating the Celtics D in this thread. They did a better job stopping Kobe than anyone has since about the 2000-2001 season, I'll at least give them that much. Their team D and rotations are absolutely superb, as well as decision making such as knowing when to gamble, when to double team, etc. They also get a lot of steals.

[Banzai]

99 Spurs....the series would be a sweep..if not in 5 for the Spurs.David Robinson would have a field day with KG.

[mystargtr34]

People are severely underrating the Celtics D in this thread. They did a better job stopping Kobe than anyone has since about the 2000-2001 season, I'll at least give them that much. Their team D and rotations are absolutely superb, as well as decision making such as knowing when to gamble, when to double team, etc. They also get a lot of steals.

04 Pistons held him to less points and a worse FG% (38%)

[mavs>spurs2]

04 Pistons held him to less points and a worse FG% (38%)

08 Kobe>>04 Kobe

[mystargtr34]

True... but he had Shaq in 04.. he was basically defended one on one, with occasional doubles in 04...

Celtics defended him with 5 guys.