Celtics/Nets game update 3rd quarter

[Snoopy the Celtics Beagle <snoopy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The C's were consistent, starting the second half as Waltah was called for 
a foul when Kenyon Martin went up for a shot.  Martin returned the favor on 
Pierce shortly afterward.  Kidd, as always, is killing us on the break.

Boston was making shots, but totally unable to stop the Nets as Obie called 
time to explain the concept of defense with 10:31 left in the third quarter 
and the Nets now ahead 63-45.  What the C's had done to Washington, the 
Nets were now doing to us.

Davis contributed a jumper to the cause and Kenyon obliged by forgetting to 
bounce the ball as he ran for the hoop.  Waltah made them pay as he slammed 
the ball through the hoop.

The teams traded misses before Kenyon made a jumper.  The C's defense 
seemed to be cranking up at long last as Kidd made a bad pass.  But the C's 
didn't convert and the teams traded possessions a bit more before Kidd 
fouled Blount.  Mark made it count at the line, going 2-2.

Hunter may be proving his preseason assertions that he's ready to play now, 
as he kept hauling down much-needed rebounds.  The problem is, the C's 
aren't capitalizing on those opportunities.  With 3:37 left in the 3rd 
quarter, NJ took time as they now held a 69-55 lead.

Pierce stole the ball from Wlliams--who took it right back.  Jri Welsch 
made the foul to prevent the layup, but Jefferson made both.  The C's 
committed two turnovers in 20 seconds. Fortunately, the Nets responded in 
kind.

Life was good for a moment, as Byron Scott, that mealy-mouthed Laker Lout, 
got tossed from the game.  Pierce made the T throw, then went to the line 
for two regular free throws, making both for a three point play we really 
needed.  But Kidd got two back at the line when banks fouled him.

Chris Mihm hit a turnaround jumper, and it's good to see him back in the 
game!  Pierce took another T throw when Harris was teed up.  but Harris got 
them back when banks fouled HIM.

Waltah made himself more lovable by hitting a layup.  Williams lost a 
basket when he got too enthusiastic and committed an offensive 
goaltend.  Unfortunately, Banks turned the ball over and the Nets scored 
once more on a last-second jumper that the refs ruled good.  This ended the 
third quarter with the Nets still way in front, 83-64.

Don't ask me how, but the C's actually have more fast break points than the 
Nets, 9-7.  No point in being totally depressing.  but the C's--while 
having improved their offense somewhat--still need to work o the defensive end.

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