Contested Three Pointers - 4/28

On Horford, Pierce and Macho Posturing Nonsense

ranter posted 4/28/2008 from www.celticsblog.com

In retrospect, I don't even know what set me off. It's two days later, and I can't remember for the life of me. Maybe it was the fact that the boys in green were losing, which meant I was frustrated.

Hawks Fly High

ranter posted 4/28/2008 from www.celticsblog.com

I could give you a bunch of excuses about why the Celtics lost this game. We could go over the officiating, the shot clock issues, or Sam Cassell's poor shot selection in the 4th. But that would simply not give the Hawks enough credit. I have to hand it to them, they came out and played a fantastic game.

OK Atlanta, Dial 9-1 Now…

CelticsBlog found this 4/28/2008 on redsarmy.wordpress.com

And then 1 again sometime in the second quarter… when Al Horford is in the fetal position and Pierce is running back on D shaking his head and blowing on his fingers, gunslinger style. You can see the look in the Celtics eyes.  ...

Is Paul Pierce Throwing Gang Signs?

RedsArmy posted 4/28/2008 from redsarmy.wordpress.com

At first I thought this was something harmless... until people saw this video and said in the comments that Paul Pierce threw a gang sign at Al Horford after the rookie's crazy, taunting outburst. My first inclination is to say no way.... but.... I don't really know about these things. Remember... I'm a blogger... I'm in my mom's basement. Please don't kill me.

Why Hawks Will Ruin Celtics Title Hopes...And observations from Game 3. | The Blue Workhorse

Impending Firestorm found this 4/28/2008 on blueworkhorse.com

Watching Kevin Garnett during shootaround is nearly worth the price of admission. For at least 4 or 5 minutes, he shot elbow and elbow extended jumpers and rarely touched the rim.“The Big Ticket” is almost as impressive shooting free throws. He ...