Re: Celtics Lucky

[Sean Giovanello <sgiovanello@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Frustrating game - no reason more so than Hunter didnt get 25 minutes 
last night when the game was lost...

HMURDOCH@xxxxxxx wrote:

> In a message dated 2/21/04 9:06:44 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
> hartleyo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
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> > At least Banks, Jiri,
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> I don't know that I would agree that the others have quit (i.e. I know Pierce 
> has a painful back - I don't know how much of his poor play of late is due to 
> that), but I do agree with your list of those who are still playing, except 
> you need to include Ricky D.  He's really hustling out there, not just on 
> offense, but in getting critical rebounds and deflections, and a surprisingly high 
> number of assists.
> In the Portland massacre tonight, Banks also had some good play after all was 
> lost, and while it was garbage time, Hunter was fierce for his few minutes.  
> Actually, although it was garbage time, he was playing against Portland's 
> stud, Zach Randolph. And in what, 8 minutes? he had 10 points and 8 rebounds I 
> think against Randolph while Zach was scoreless ? My memory could be wrong on 
> that.
> Also Tommy H. even commented that the players on the other team were 'afraid' 
> of Brandon.  Smart guys.
> Oh well, at least some of the guys are showing some grit - in Hunter's case, 
> I hope his time increases till the point that he shows he can't handle it.  
> And if he doesn't flop with more time, we have some real toughness in our 
> lineup, something we could really use.
>
> Hank M.