third quarter

[Snoopy the Celtics Beagle]

It was obvious that the Cavs wanted to try new combinations as the 
game progressed, and the ones in this quarter weren't quite so 
hot.  The Celtics opened up an eleven point lead of their own!

Michael Olowokandi can rebound.  Really, stop laughing!  If--and this 
is a MAJOR "if" he can do this with any kind of consistency, he may 
have earned a job at least for the time being.  Not only that, but 
he's hitting his free throws!

As the quarter closed, the Good Guys were getting the benefit of most 
of the calls.

Tommy Heinsohn must be crying tears of joy as the Cavs keep getting 
called for three seconds.

It's obvious that the Cavaliers have their starting five ready to 
rock and roll.  but their bench is nowhere near that cohesive.  If 
they DO get that done, they're going to be VERY tough to beat.  For 
now, if you can weather the storm of the starting five, it's a fair 
fight the rest of the way.

Rajon Rondo seems willing to give up the body as he goes into the crowd.

The Good Guys closed out the third with an 84-70 lead.

Oh, and in response to a question concerning the first quarter, I 
meant that the C's offense in the opening quarter suffered badly from 
not having Delonte West in the game, but the next two quarters have 
gone VERY well for the Good Guys.

Odd as it may sound--especially after last season--the Celtics are 
actually doing better forcing the halfcourt game from the Cavs.  Last 
year, Ilgauskas was destroying the C's under the hoop.

Onward to the final quarter!!

Snoopy the Celtics Beagle
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