First game thoughts....

[Steve Ouellette]

Completely agree. Delonte goes for 31 and 10, and makes big shots and 
free throws, and he still gets criticized. Hit the huge three the game 
before, and a number of big plays to bring the C's back against the Nets 
and there's barely a murmur. It's almost like it's taboo to praise the guy.

Steve O

Berry, Mark S wrote:
> Delonte scores 31 in the second half and OT, including how many huge
> shots/free throws down the stretch, and you're still calling for him to
> be benched in favor of Rondo?
>
> I'll say it again ... Delonte West seems destined to become the most
> underappreciated player in Celtics history.
>
> Mark
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: celtics-bounces at igtc.com [mailto:celtics-bounces at igtc.com] On
> Behalf Of Nathan Arneal
> Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2007 11:23 PM
> To: celtics at igtc.com
> Subject: First game thoughts....
>
> Today was the first time I've gotten to watch the C's
> all season. My living situation has been in limbo for
> the past 6 months and my DirectTV service has been on
> hold. This weekend, I moved into a new place and had
> my DirectTV and league pass activated. So I'M BACK IN
> THE GAME!
>
> Anyway, I watched the second half and overtimes of the
> Minnesota game. A few observations from a first time
> viewer this season:
>
> 1. Scal started the second half, but was taken out and
> replaced with Gomes after the first possession, less
> than a minute into the half. It was almost like in
> high school where you start the senior just because
> he's a senior, but bring in the more talented
> underclassmen right away. Scal didn't get back in unti
> overtime. What's up with that whole charade? Just play
> Gomes from the get-go!
>
> 2. Rondo played just a few minutes in the second half.
> In his first 30 seconds on the court, he made a great
> dish off penetration for a lay-up, harassed the Minni
> point guard into turnover, then nailed a jumper. Of
> course, Doc took him right back out shortly thereafter
> and he languished on the bench for the remainder of
> the game. WHY? Were Delonte's parents at the game or
> something? 
>
> 3. Big Al looks a lot thinner than he did last year.
> And scores a lot more. Me likey.
>
> 4. I thought the officals could look at instant replay
> to see if a shot was a three or not. Why wouldn't they
> do that for Ricky's shot at such a crucial point in
> the game?
>
> 5. Maybe this has been discussed on the board already,
> but what are the chances Doc is back next season. I
> mean, he IS going to get fired isn't he?
>
> Nathan A.
>
>
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