Duel in Beantown

Wow, what a game? You had the TRUTH going against the KING, tit for tat. Did it rival Nique vs. Bird? Maybe it did and hearing Nique talk about it today on ESPN Radio (Mike Tirico Show), it was a duel for the ages.

The Good:

LeBron - Has any one player had to really carry his entire team like this? I mean, maybe Jordan before the Bulls became good, maybe Kobe over the last few years, but no one should have issue with the way LeBron played yesterday. He did it all for them, scored, rebounded, and assisted (would have had more if his teammates could have hit a shot). He needed some help yesterday and no one other than West even chipped in. Wally World, he didn't hit a basket outside of the layup line, Big Z had limited touches, and Daniel Gibson looked good sitting on the bench in that gray overcoat. Danny Ferry, you are now on the clock to find a way to turn Wally's expiring contract and pieces to get LBJ a sidekick or you get to watch him playing in NY in 2 years.

Paul Pierce - This was the first time during the playoffs that he decided that he was a player that needed to be guarded. He often falls in love with the fade away long jumpers or 3's. Yesterday he took the ball to the rack, splitting double teams, and finding the open man when needed. Other than that, he was the only scorer that the Celtics could count on down the stretch. When he hit the free throw to get his 40th point, you could tell that it was his night to win. Celtic fans should collectively say 'Thanks' to the Truth.

The Bad:

Ray Allen - How do I say this,....about a guy who is the best 3 point shooting guard in the league? Ray, when are you going to show up? It's like he's been on vacation during the 2nd Round of the playoffs. Even Jesus Shuttlesworth showed up Ray (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/He_Got_Game). I expect for Ray to come out of his funk against Detroit because the Celts will need it.


Wally World - Maybe he and Ray Allen just D'ed each other up and this really is about defense and not offense. Wally made a 4 point performance by RA look like a good outing. Wally went scoreless. Hope you're renting a place in Cleveland, it's so hard to sell in this market.

Cleveland bench - Ferry, help us!!!! 21 points from the Cleveland bench. The entire bench? You can throw in there that the other 4 starters gave you 26. LBJ won't be this young for this long.


The Celtics are still alive and play Detroit. They can't wait for Game 7 to try and beat the Pistons. Celtics in 6.