Re: [Celtics' Stuff Poor coaching again by Obie loses game

[CeltsSteve@AOL.com]

In a message dated 3/24/02 4:44:37 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
Celtic4Hire@AOL.com writes:


> I feel a big contributor to this is that Walker and Pierce are playing so 
> many minutes, they don't have the energy to play the defense or get the 
> boards. Plus, Obie decides to play an undersized 2 guard which also hurts 
> our 
> rebounding. Minutes and roles are all part of Obie's job. Someone is 
> responsible for the loss and similar losses. I guess you want to blame the 
> players. I blame the coach for his choice of rotation. If Walker and Pierce 
> 
> had played under 40 minutes each and Delk, Williams and Strickland weren't 
> shooting 3s all over the place, especially with 20 seconds left on the 
> clock, 
> I would blame the players. But Obie has publicly said that he is going to 
> play Walker more again and he encourages all to take the 3 point shot so 
> the 
> players seem to be doing what the coach wants. I disagree with this 
> strategy...



Delk was 3-10 on the night and 2-7 from beyond the arc. Williams was 3-4 on 
the night and 0-1 from beyond the arc. 

At the point that Delk hoisted the three point attempt that you reference, I 
believe the C's were only down 3 points. It might have been 4 as I don't have 
a tape of the game to refer back to. However, that particular shot was 
uncalled for at that particular spot in the game as there was enough time 
remaining to try to get a higher percentage shot or to go hard to the basket 
and try to get fouled and stop the clock. Even though he was open when he 
took it, I agree it was ill advised because the team didn't absolutely have 
to have a 3 point basket right then. Flip side is that had Delk made that 
shot, we have might have had an entirely different outcome and not even 
having this discussion.

Your 'flawed' offensive strategy/poor coaching argument notwithstanding, the 
C's were still in a position to win the game.


CeltsSteve