Re: For the ages.

[jason david jones <jdjones1@midway.uchicago.edu>]

Unfortunately I was unable to see the game.  The only thing that puzzles
me from the box score is the lack of assists.  Only 12 to their 29?  Or
was it because Paul was creating most of his shots on his own?

What about Joe Johnson?  Seems like he has some serious minutes, but no
real production.  Was this because Paul was so hot?

Great Win all the same.  I still think that this team is a inside presence
away from a play-off spot, but sounds like an awesome game.

Jason David Jones


On Sat, 1 Dec 2001, JB wrote:

>    A new chapter in Celtics' lore was written this afternoon. Paul Pierce
> officially joined the pantheon of legends, who have worn the green. In what
> must be the most extreme display of Jeckyl/Hyde;, Mr. Pierce, the "Truth,"
> shot 1-16, in the most dismal 1st half, this side of Antoine Walker, we are
> ever likely to see. In the second half, he just took over the game. His
> scoring, from all parts of the floor; fade-away jumpers, threes, drives and
> almost flawless free throw shooting, helped overcome a 14 point New Jersey
> lead, to give the C's a two point advantage with 5 seconds left. At that
> point Mr. Walker, who played a very strong game, 18 rebpunds, 25 points, in
> spite of no luck/no calls, around the basket, fouled out, charging Van
> Horne, in the corner, giving him  three foul shots. Luckily for Antoine,
> Keith only made two of them.
>    In the overtime it was Piercetime. More shots raining on various
> defenders. Single, double, triple teamed, it didn't matter. After scoring 2
> points in the first half, Paul scored, I believe, 42, in the second. He also
> had double digit rebounds. He seemed so out of sync in the first half, but
> when O'Brien was baited and tossed early in the third period by Jess Kersey,
> Pierce seemed to take it personally. He scowled, he grimaced, he fought
> tooth and nail, for that victory.
>    Kenny Anderson played very well. One of the keys to the win, was allowing
> him to control the offense. He hit some big shots, made some key passes, and
> controlled the tempo. I'm not sure how many minutes he played, but, I know
> it was way too many. They might have to bury him right there in the
> Meadowlands with Jimmy Hoffa, if they don't get another point guard. Khalid
> is still loose Chriss!
>    With Walker fouling out, it also pointed up the need for a Michael "The
> Animal" Smith type power forward. Both of these players are out there. Both
> could help us and both come cheap. Make these moves, please.
>    There are a few adjustments this team needs to make:
>    1. Paul and Antoine need to run the wings. Anderson is always trying to
> break, but no one is out there.
>    2. When Paul or Antoine take off for the hoop, past the first defender,
> there is always the center coming over to help. Vitaly and Battie , were
> both observed curling to the basket, wide open. If the pass was made, it
> would be an easy hoop.
>    I agree with Josh, with these conditions. A back up point guard and power
> forward, a bit more running and passing to the open man and we can easily
> contend in the Eastern conference.
>    By the way, we made our foul shots.
>   
>                JB
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>                            Unchain My Heart!