Re: Sonics Crush Celtics: Seattle 111-Boston 92

[Mike Dynon <mdynon@ix.netcom.com>]

Bill Cooper wrote:
> 
>         2 huge reasons for the Celtics loss.  First, they got outshot
> .609-.426.   Second, they only went to the free throw line 5 times in
> the game, compared to 45 for the Sonics.  This completely overwhelmed
> the Celts small advantage in the turnover (20-17) and offensive
> rebound categories (12-6).

The percentages and FT discrepancy are somewhat related: Seattle shot
layup after layup, Boston settled for lots of jumpers.  However, the
refs clearly called this game as if they expected Seattle to win--the
Sonics are the league's best, and the Celtics are mediocre, so Payton
can reach in all night long, but McCarty can't make a clean block,
right?  Deference to superstars is a chronic NBA problem (see: Michael
Jordan), and, as I've stated in recent posts, relates to the Celts' need
to gain more respect throughout the league.  For the record, I'm NOT
saying the FTs made a difference in last night's outcome, but even Mike
Gorman noted, "It's not the 45 that bothers me, it's the 5."
 
Mike Dynon
North Kingstown, RI

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