RE: 1st Place Despite OB-less

["R. Singh" <keltsfan@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yes, Obie ball is back. In three of the last four games the Celtics have
shot 28, 27 and 21 three pointers. And this while Vin Baker helplessly
flails his arms in the post waiting for the ball to arrive, many times
with no defender within 5 feet from him or his defender sealed on his
backside with nothing for Vin but a clear path to the rim.  

As well, Evil Paul has returned, finding it more productive to drive
into double teams and fast trapping schemes rather than make the quick
but boring pass to the open man with an easy catch and shoot on a
potential return pass.  

Ravi





-----Original Message-----
From: owner-celtics@xxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-celtics@xxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Dan Forant
Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2003 5:58 PM
To: Celtics@xxxxxxxx
Subject: 1st Place Despite OB-less


1st place thanks to some clutch shooting from Yiri and foul shooting by
he and Pierce at the end. This was an ugly game to watch. No defense by
the Celts again. When OB goes Harter must vacate the premises also. How
can a coach with about 5min left and the opponents 1 foul from the
limit, let em fire 3's? Know why? That's OB ball. McCarty gets 30
minutes and hasn't improved at all since he's been here.

We definitely miss LaFrentz because of his steady influence. James is in
a bit of a funk and Banks is just too green to keep out there unless you
want to blow the season and give him the experience. This is my last
bitch about OB. He sucked during the Walker era of Sputnik shots and
sucks now in this era that I predict will be the Pierce/Yiri era. We
need some more consistent scoring, our big hope is that Davis gets
comfortable and plays the way he can. 14-14 and we're in (tied) for 1st,
incredible. Next 2 games Atlanta and Phoenix, bottom dwellers, but hedge
your bets on these.

DanF