Re: Celts Cast Out Hawks: Boston 114- Atlanta 90

[jmc@ptc.com]

Bill Cooper said:
> refs did think that the Hawks should get 34 trips to the line compared
> to the C's 11.  But the Celts had 27 more field goal attempts.
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> Pierce: kind of a glass half full\half empty deal for Paul.  He
> continues to struggle with the jumper, and continues to find other
> ways to help the team. He was 1-4 on threes, but 7-15 overall.  He
> made some nice drives to the basket.  And in 33 minutes he had 4
> boards, 3 assists , 5 steals and 2 blocks.

In Pierce's defense, much of the ref's lopsidedness in making calls 
was directed at Pierce.  Of course, Pierce and Walker take most of 
the shots, so if they aren't affected, the team isn't affected.  
Antoine overcame the lack of calls, but Pierce normally gets a lot 
of points on free throws, and just wasn't getting the calls.  
On 2 occasions, there were blatant non-calls.  Pierce would fake and 
lift his man, then go up with the shot and get clobbered by the 
defender coming down.  Yes, Pierce leaned in, but only very slightly, 
and he got mauled both times.  Guys like Reggie Miller will blatantly 
lean in, and only get breathed on by the defender, and they'll get the 
call.  Pierce got neither call.  Tommy Heinsohn nearly had a coronary 
both times. 

Jon Mc