Re: Miami game; rebounds

[Kim <kimmalo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You are completely correct in that observation, which reflects something that has been going on at least since Harter arrived. The observation itself has been made by others before here and in the media, so no, you're not alone in noticing it. Part of the defensive system supposedly, although how much of that is reality and how much is part of not usually criticizing players publicly I don't know. 

Also part of what I mean when I say the problem with things like rebounding isn't just a matter of is getting bigger players, but using what we have differently. That being said, and not that it excuses the rebounding differential, but we were without Mihm. He has to be considered one of our best rebounders and actually DOES stick around long enough to try for offensive boards. That and his first emphatic SLAM made me a fan.

Kim

-----Original Message-----
From: Douglas342@xxxxxxx
Sent: Jan 20, 2004 10:01 PM
To: celtics@xxxxxxxx
Subject: Miami game; rebounds

   A win is a win is a win, even when it comes against a bad team missing its 
major rebounder and you STILL get outrebounded by a mile.
   Speaking of rebounds, can someone who knows about the Xs and Os of 
basketball help me out here?  It looks to me like the Cs get few offensive boards 
because, as soon as they launch a shot, most of them turn downcourt to be ready 
on defense.  If 4 or 5 Celtics are heading south, no wonder the other team 
rules the north boards.  Am I wrong in my perception that they turn away awfully 
fast and don't even try for the board? 
   Thanks.
 - Doug