Would you like to talk about it?

[Sean Giovanello]

Was just one game - but I thought Pierce looked bulkier/heavier than I
remember him.

On 10/7/07, Alex Goldblatt <alex.goldblatt at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Ugly. He was losing it on the switch just like everybody else - IMO it's
> all
> the same communication problem. It will last for the next few weeks, and
> should be the #1 item for Doc to fix.
>
> Interesting matchup was Rondo vs TJ - well, TJ's got the range.. ;-) and
> the
> edge.. It's nice when you have your defender guessing..
>
> AG
>
>
> On 10/7/07, ryan nelson <ryanmnelson at verizon.net> wrote:
> >
> > I didn't get to see the game but glad to hear House played well.  I was
> > a big fan of the signing.  He's no point guard but he is pure energy and
> > can shoot lights out when he is on a streak.
> >
> > Curious how his defense looked.
> >
> > rmn
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: celtics-bounces at igtc.com [mailto:celtics-bounces at igtc.com] On
> > Behalf Of Alex Goldblatt
> > Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2007 8:20 PM
> > To: The Boston Celtics Mailing List
> > Subject: Re: Would you like to talk about it?
> >
> > OK, here it goes:
> >
> > Positive:
> >
> > 1. There is always not one - but 2 players having wide open looks.
> > Toronto
> > weak side was as naked as it gets, even without having a big range Rondo
> > should be able to take it to the rim.
> >
> > 2. Ray either always had an easy drive, or wide open look. Paul and KG
> > were
> > always double-teamed - that's an answer to how teams want to play us
> > clogging the middle with overplaying the lane or the post. Does it smell
> > like a 30 ppg for Ray this season?..
> >
> > 3. Interesting sets with Paul posting up. Nothing really new - but the
> > mismatches after he gets doubled.
> >
> > 4. Easy win on the boards - very impressive.
> >
> > Negative:
> >
> > 1. Rondo does not feel comfortable yet - big difference the way he
> > played
> > the end of the last season and now. He'll get over, but House is a
> > better
> > fit offensively - and not just because his range but simplified role
> > (spot-up shooter vs ball-handler) and better understanding of his
> > position
> > in the set.
> >
> > 2. Perk better be ready working on the weak side. Not there yet as well.
> >
> > 3. Spacing was poor. Just shows that the starting 5 has a long way to
> > go.
> > Both KG and Paul played their usual game (not clear if that's a bad sign
> > of
> > good - especially talking about Paul), there rest of struggled because
> > don't
> > have a good feel for the positioning.
> >
> > 4. D is VERY shaky to say the least. Communication is nowhere to be
> > found.
> > That's the most critical part - I'd give D+ at the most, and only
> > because of
> > the effort. We need to get at least to B to win. Not worried about the
> > offence by a bit - clearly we'll see the point average well above 100
> > points
> > a game. But can we hold anyone below 100?..
> >
> > 5. Bench: except of House and few good D stops by Posey saw nothing
> > deserving any attention. We clearly need a vet big - Powe is good, but
> > not
> > good enough. Will Pollard be able to deliver that?..
> >
> > AG
> >
> >
> > On 10/7/07, gene kirkpatrick <gk_tyler at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > We wait for almost three months to have something to talk about, and
> > > now--we're silent.
> > >
> > > Here's what I saw:  they're healthy.  Garnett is still sprightly,
> > Allen's
> > > ankles seem fine, Paul can still beat anyone one on one.  Beyond that,
> > Rondo
> > > hit his jumpers but missed his layups; that's not bad since he usually
> > > finishes well.  Tony will still drive and score; he came down on his
> > "good"
> > > leg before beginning to limp on the bad one.  After he continued to
> > play, it
> > > appeared that it was a blow that he could handle.  I would still limit
> > him
> > > for a few weeks on the dunking.
> > >
> > > Davis made several good plays--yea!!  House can shoot, and he has a
> > > measure of confidence that should keep him shooting.  I'm surprised
> > that
> > > Batista didn't get in, but that's no big deal.  We should see some of
> > him
> > > Wednesday; I will be surprised if, with the talk out of Rome, he isn't
> > the
> > > backup center until Pollard is ready--even after, since he seems to
> > have
> > > some offense.
> > >
> > > On to London.  We get to see our B team, the Wolves--Al with 17
> > rebounds
> > > in the opener.  Now, don't make me answer myself.  Gene
> > >
> > >
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