Re: Nice game by Toine

[Larry Taylor <lataylor@us.hsanet.net>]

Actually Toine is Second in the league behind John Stockton.  I watched
the game last night and I must say I was very depressed after watching
the first half.  what is it with the Celtics in getting out of the gate
early?  But I felt that if they continued in the second half with good
defense it would get them back in the game which it did.  Walker, Pierce
and stith played great in the second half.  The committe for center
isn't as bad as it could be.  Battie still is playing pretty good,
althi\ough I know he can play better.  V is playing better now also.  It
is great to be able to watch the team play again!  I'm optimistic about
this season, but really waiting for next years draft with 3 first
rounders.  I hope Pitino does'nt try to trade them away!

"David J. Boutte" wrote:

> Since someone is always quick to point out when Toine plays
> poorly, I feel that it should be mentioned that tonight he played a
> really good game (although someone can say "that's what he's
> supposed to do"). The Hawks double-teamed him almost every
> time that he touched the ball, but Antoine played under control. He
> kept looking for the open man and wasn't forcing his shot.  Also, he
> shot 3 for 5 from 3 point land. (I believe he's 3rd in the league at
> 56%).
>
> By the way, Antoine and the rest of the guys really seem to enjoy
> playing with Herren. I think that the way Herren plays is just what
> the team needs. He knows how to push the ball and get it to the
> open man and is good at taking the ball to the basket. In my
> opinion, his play is making Kenny expendable.
>
> -David