Hoop Links, 1/24
Dime Magazine —
... . “Half the guys in our league couldn’t shoot 15-for-21 if they were in a gym by themselves,” said Doc Rivers . “It was almost like we didn’t believe they would shoot another one.” * While KG took the loss in stride, noting that the C’s lost to a team who played “damn near perfect,” Doc Rivers still saw room for improvement on the defensive end. “They moved the ball, but they had probably seven 3s that clearly we were there and just didn’t close out all the way,” said Rivers. “Late in the game we had one right in front of our bench. We just stopped and stared at the guy, ...
The Last Play
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans —
... to the corner to make a 3 difficult. And I know how scorching hot they were from 3… but I’d still rather that be their only option… as opposed to something close to the hoop.
Help is the essence of team defense. So yes, Rajon Rondo got burned… horribly… but he was only the first domino to fall in this defensive collapse. This also goes to show that one guy can screw up, but he can be picked up by his teammates.
Herald: No defense for Celtics | Miss leaves Allen at a loss ...
Daily Links 1/24
CelticsBlog —
Herald No defense for Celtics Miss leaves Allen at a loss Right time to take a back seat Big Al's 39 lifts Wolves over Suns Globe Celtics left seeing triple Stars are aligned for Allen to make team Garnett's #1 goal not the vote Globe Celtics Blog Various posts on the game MetroWest Daily Toronto takes the dare and makes Boston pay Celtics.com Post ups notebook in game notes CelticsBlog Swishing and dishing out the awards LOY's Place Comments from the other side - Raptors Celtics defense takes the night off Celtics 17 Lights out NBA.com Inside the mind of Kevin ...
Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 1/24
LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog —
Herald No defense for Celtics FL's Take: This had to be the Celtics worst defensive game of the season. They not only left the Raptors open on the 3 point line all night, but they allowed Calderon to get to the basket for a layup on the last play. The Celtics aren't going to win just trying to out-score ...
