Fwd: [Celtics' Stuff A tweak to the D

[Jim Metz <james.metz@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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> From: JB <JimMetz@mac.com>
> Date: Thu May 30, 2002  08:58:56 AM US/Eastern
> To: Celticsstuffgroup@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Celtics' Stuff A tweak to the D
> Reply-To: Celticsstuffgroup@yahoogroups.com
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> On Thursday, May 30, 2002, at 07:53 AM, Celtic4Hire@aol.com wrote:
>
>> I think they have to change something because I believe the team is 
>> convinced
>> that the defense won't work against Kidd...
>>
>> DJessen33
>> 		*************
>
> 	Coach has been hinting at some changes in the starting lineup.
> 	Certainly, Anderson has not been a factor in the first half of 
> almost every game.
> 	Delk has not given much at all.
> 	We saw Strickland compete like hell, when finally given a chance. 
> I don't think he'll start, but it would seem obvious, he'll be the 
> first sub and I think it will help to keep running him at Kdd, early 
> and often, but he needs rest also. I don't think he came out of the 
> game at all, after his blast, but didn't contribute much after that.
> 	It also seems to me that Battie was the most valuable Celtic last 
> night. I don't know what his +/- was, but I'll bet it was impressive. 
> He needs to get as many minutes as possible. While it wasn't that 
> evident at the beginning of the game, his interior defense was the only 
> thing keeping the Nets from layup drills.
> 	Eric  Williams is badly hurt. This is very tough, since he's been 
> the glue on defense and could be counted on for some big buckets to 
> keep down the other teams runs.
> 	Vitaly's toughness is also missed.
> 	If I were going to change the starting lineup, I'd start a front 
> line of Rogers, Battie and Walker. Rogers has to play, but if he's not 
> knocking down threes and since there is no Mutombo to draw away from 
> the basket, what's the point to playing him at center? I see his 
> presence defensively, in the middle, to be a big weakness. Perhaps he 
> could muscle a bit on Kenyon Martin. I think he's been too tough for 
> Williams.
> 	I'd also like to see McCarty more active. When he's played, they 
> are into spotting him on the perimeter, with little contribution. Can 
> we get him attacking the basket? I'd still like to see the Celtics come 
> out running and advance the ball looking for seams. We have played that 
> way, effectively, especially to start a game.
> 	Walker's game is very dependent on the ref's whims. When he gets 
> some calls and gets to the line, he is devastating. When he doesn't, he 
> gets stripped and blocked. With no chance of a foul being called, the 
> NJ defense can bump and maul him, with no reservations, or remorse.
>
>
> 	     JB
>
> 	
> 			Unchain My Heart!
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