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Celtics Blow 12 Point Lead Lose To Pistons.

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Footwedge

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Jan 20, 2010 10:13 PM
That makes 8 losses in their last 12 games. They are in danger of falling to 4th place in the Eastern Conference with a back to backer in Atlanta and Orlando next week.

Too bad the playoffs don't start soon.
Jan 20, 2010 10:13pm
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devil1197

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Jan 20, 2010 10:16 PM
Won't matter when the playoffs do come.

They are old at the core and the physicality of the playoffs will take its toll on them.
Jan 20, 2010 10:16pm
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wes_mantooth

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Jan 20, 2010 10:16 PM
Age is catching up with them. I thought the "window" closed on them after last year.
Jan 20, 2010 10:16pm
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devil1197

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Jan 20, 2010 10:17 PM
Cleveland is going to pull away with the #1 seed in the East with this long home stretch.

Boston and Orlando (even though they won tonight still had 3 losses straight coming in) are not playing well at all.
Jan 20, 2010 10:17pm
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Jan 20, 2010 10:20 PM
devil1197 wrote: Cleveland is going to pull away with the #1 seed in the East with this long home stretch.

Boston and Orlando (even though they won tonight still had 3 losses straight coming in) are not playing well at all.
I don't care as long as all 3 times have fun and enjoy themselves this season.

Go Teams!!
Jan 20, 2010 10:20pm
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devil1197

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Jan 20, 2010 10:21 PM
You're gay
Jan 20, 2010 10:21pm
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Jan 20, 2010 10:23 PM
devil1197 wrote: You're gay
Go Gays!!!:heart:
Jan 20, 2010 10:23pm
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Jan 20, 2010 10:46 PM
Celtics will be fine once Garnett gets back. They are a different team without him and he is their heart and soul so you really need to take these losses with a grain of salt. Same would go for the Cavs playing without Lebron; would you really be that upset after a loss when he didn't play?

Pistons did play well in the second half and made a lot of big plays. If they can get healthy (finally) during this nice homestand, they can get back into the playoff picture.
Jan 20, 2010 10:46pm
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Footwedge

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Jan 20, 2010 11:18 PM
KnightXC1 wrote: Celtics will be fine once Garnett gets back. They are a different team without him and he is their heart and soul so you really need to take these losses with a grain of salt. Same would go for the Cavs playing without Lebron; would you really be that upset after a loss when he didn't play?

Pistons did play well in the second half and made a lot of big plays. If they can get healthy (finally) during this nice homestand, they can get back into the playoff picture.
I agree....we all get a little too caught up in the moment. I'm not sold on Boston, Orlando or Atlanta not giving the Cavs a run for the number 1 seed.

Cavs have been very lucky so far in avoiding the injury bug. Although last year, the injury bug never slowed down the Cav locomotive.
Jan 20, 2010 11:18pm
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mallymal614

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Jan 20, 2010 11:23 PM
How many times did the old Lakers win the title in the early 2000's? Besides the one in 2000, they never had home court advantage in the west. They paced themselves through the regular season for the playoffs. The Celtics has too much talent and experience to fold in the post season. They are still very dangerous.
Jan 20, 2010 11:23pm
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Footwedge

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Jan 20, 2010 11:50 PM
mallymal614 wrote: How many times did the old Lakers win the title in the early 2000's? Besides the one in 2000, they never had home court advantage in the west. They paced themselves through the regular season for the playoffs. The Celtics has too much talent and experience to fold in the post season. They are still very dangerous.
But you do have to admit...4-8 is a really bad stretch. I guess Sheed's prediction of a 73 win season was just a tad off the mark, eh?
Jan 20, 2010 11:50pm
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mallymal614

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Jan 20, 2010 11:54 PM
Footwedge wrote:
mallymal614 wrote: How many times did the old Lakers win the title in the early 2000's? Besides the one in 2000, they never had home court advantage in the west. They paced themselves through the regular season for the playoffs. The Celtics has too much talent and experience to fold in the post season. They are still very dangerous.
But you do have to admit...4-8 is a really bad stretch. I guess Sheed's prediction of a 73 win season was just a tad off the mark, eh?
lol you're right about that. He said for sure that the Celtics would beat the Bulls single season record.
Jan 20, 2010 11:54pm
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Jan 21, 2010 12:28 PM
I put down a ridiculous 6 team parlay last night. Celtics were the only team that lost.

Fuck the Celtics. I hope Red Auerbach is enjoying the 7th circle of hell rite now.
Jan 21, 2010 12:28pm
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Jan 21, 2010 12:32 PM
Nobody should ever pay attention to what Sheed says.
Jan 21, 2010 12:32pm
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burt07

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Jan 21, 2010 12:55 PM
KnightXC1 wrote: Celtics will be fine once Garnett gets back. They are a different team without him and he is their heart and soul so you really need to take these losses with a grain of salt. Same would go for the Cavs playing without Lebron; would you really be that upset after a loss when he didn't play?

Pistons did play well in the second half and made a lot of big plays. If they can get healthy (finally) during this nice homestand, they can get back into the playoff picture.

Ehhh, I wouldn't exactly compare losing KG at this point to losing LeBron. If the Cavs lose LeBron, they're not a playoff team. If the Celtics lose KG, they're still a top team in the East. Not a valid comparison. Now, I still get your general point, and yes, these losses shouldn't be taken as seriously. However, with the way KG seems to be getting injured now, you kind of have to expect it and factor it in with this team. The same goes for the other players as well. I don't think we've seen the end of injuries with the Big 3. If anything, this stretch just goes to show just how amazing of an athlete Ray Allen is. With some of the minutes he's logged if you add in last year's playoff run, it's pretty amazing he hasn't come down with anything.
Jan 21, 2010 12:55pm
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southpaw1515

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Jan 21, 2010 12:58 PM
Footwedge wrote:
KnightXC1 wrote: Celtics will be fine once Garnett gets back. They are a different team without him and he is their heart and soul so you really need to take these losses with a grain of salt. Same would go for the Cavs playing without Lebron; would you really be that upset after a loss when he didn't play?

Pistons did play well in the second half and made a lot of big plays. If they can get healthy (finally) during this nice homestand, they can get back into the playoff picture.
I agree....we all get a little too caught up in the moment. I'm not sold on Boston, Orlando or Atlanta not giving the Cavs a run for the number 1 seed.

Cavs have been very lucky so far in avoiding the injury bug. Although last year, the injury bug never slowed down the Cav locomotive.
You idiot! Mo's out for tonight's game! I hope you knocked on wood. LOL
Jan 21, 2010 12:58pm
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SQ_Crazies

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Jan 21, 2010 1:46 PM
The Celtics without Garnett is nothing like the Cavs without LeBron. Obviously they're far better with him, but I lol'd when I heard that.
Jan 21, 2010 1:46pm
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Jan 21, 2010 8:14 PM
Well clearly losing Lebron means more to the Cavs since he is dropping about a 3rd of their points each night, but it's the same principle. Garnett is the reason the Celtics came back from obscurity. Not Allen, not Pierce, but KG. The Celtics without him are no higher than a 4 seed in the East over the course of a whole season. Pierce could never get it done by himself, but even with Rondo and Allen, it's not enough. The Cavs without Lebron are probably still a playoff team as well with Mo, Shaq(never missed the playoffs), and the rest of the cast since the East blows.
Jan 21, 2010 8:14pm
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Footwedge

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Jan 21, 2010 8:46 PM
southpaw1515 wrote:
Footwedge wrote:
KnightXC1 wrote: Celtics will be fine once Garnett gets back. They are a different team without him and he is their heart and soul so you really need to take these losses with a grain of salt. Same would go for the Cavs playing without Lebron; would you really be that upset after a loss when he didn't play?

Pistons did play well in the second half and made a lot of big plays. If they can get healthy (finally) during this nice homestand, they can get back into the playoff picture.
Yeah...just found out Mo's out for 4 to 6 weeks. My mouth getting me in trouble yet again.

I agree....we all get a little too caught up in the moment. I'm not sold on Boston, Orlando or Atlanta not giving the Cavs a run for the number 1 seed.

Cavs have been very lucky so far in avoiding the injury bug. Although last year, the injury bug never slowed down the Cav locomotive.
You idiot! Mo's out for tonight's game! I hope you knocked on wood. LOL
Jan 21, 2010 8:46pm