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Clipps Waive Fred Jones and Paul Davis
by Jeff Clark
on Jan 6, 2009 6:37 AM EST
in News/Links
A lot of teams will be making moves so they don't have to guarantee contracts by this Friday. The Clipps were one of those teams.
The Clippers acquired Cheikh Samb from the Denver Nuggets today, in exchange for a conditional second round draft pick. L.A. also got some cash as part of the deal, and to make room for Samb, they opened up a couple of roster spots by waiving Paul Davis and Fred Jones.
One writer thinks there is opportunity there for the Cs.
The Celtics should sign Fred Jones immediately. Seems that all the cheapo Clip Show did was give every other NBA team a look to see what Freddie still had in the tank and frankly, it was a lot (or at least enough). The Clippers decided not to pay Jones for the rest of the year and waived him today. He’s better than Tony Allen right now and Allen is essentially the C’s 6th man. By the way, the Clippers also cut Paul Davis, who is probably better than Big Baby right now as well.
I'm not sure about those evaluations, but either guy is worth at least looking at.
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SSoM: Breakdown of Knicks/Celtics
by Jeff Clark
on Jan 5, 2009 9:55 PM EST
in News/Links
Another great video breakdown of the Knicks/Celtics game by Seven Seconds or Mess.
SSoM Webisode 13 (via SevenSecondsOrMess)
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Antoine Charged With Drunk Driving
"MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP)—Former NBA player Antoine Walker has been charged with suspicion of drunken driving in Miami Beach."
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by Steve Weinman
on Jan 5, 2009 1:00 PM EST
in NBA
A Daily Babble Production
Sunday evening's game classified as a throwback game of sorts for me. It provided a chance to experience a feeling I haven't met since 2006-07: embarrassment.
The last season and change have for the most part been a dream for Celtics fans, so there haven't been too many negative emotions in the first place. But there's been some agitation and some frustration along the way as is probably healthy for every long-term experience. The early struggles in last year's playoffs likely made the ultimate prize that much sweeter (though I still would have preferred better coronary health during those first two series).
Maybe it has to do with my previously discussed sentiments about the Knicks and how badly I want these games. Perhaps it was the sight of Al Harrington running around with his tongue hanging out of his mouth after another three-pointer. Watching the notoriously foolish Quentin Richardson keep jawing despite a 1-for-13 shooting night didn't help. Or maybe the sort of effort the Celtics put out last night would have done it to me no matter the opponent. Whatever it was, embarrassment is the only word that does this one justice for me. I can't remember the last time that I sat in the comfort of my own den with no opposing fans around and felt my facial temperature skyrocket and my cheeks burn because of the way this team played.
Losing to the Knicks and losing games in which our boys seem to have no energy as a unit bring out the worst in me. It is particularly fortunate for me then that Jeff covered the feel of this one more than amply in his game recap (as he always does), so we can forgo a Babble full of overreaction and me saying things I'll regret about Glen Davis (on my last nerve at the moment), Tony Allen (The Guru says, "Get him a MENSA application"), the Gabe Pruitt minutes situation (whatever) and with perhaps three exceptions, just about everyone else who physically showed up in green yesterday.
Nope, none of that today. You're going to get tired of hearing me say this, but this isn't the time yet. The absolute-no-holds-barred-pull-no-punches flipout is best used sparingly (or its value depreciates), and there is a time (or a few) for it during each season. But as angering as last night was, we've all got to pick our spots. This isn't one of mine.
So instead, now that we've spent half this piece telling you what we won't be talking about today, a few notes on one of the few Celts who did bring some New Year's cheer on Sunday night: Brian Scalabrine.
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Deja Vu 1985-86?
by Jeff Clark
on Jan 5, 2009 10:19 AM EST
The blog Lex Nihil Novi has a few press clippings from December of 1985 that look oddly familiar:
When they were 17-2 they were boring, and folks said, "Let's dispense with the formalities and bring on the Lakers." Then they lost 5 of 9 and the fandom hesitated.
All that was before the Christmas Crisis, when the Celtics blew a 25-point lead on national television against one of the world's worst basketball teams.
See lots more after the break:
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Daily Links 1/5
by FLCeltsFan
on Jan 5, 2009 9:41 AM EST
in News/Links
Herald Hard Knick life for Celtics
Roundball, Rajon Rondo-style
Rajon Rondo’s assists on the rise
Champs eyeing more than Stephon Marbury
Victory over Blazers gives Lakers NBA's best record
Globe Celtics get kicked around
KG clears way for Marbury
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The Blueprint
by Jeff Clark
on Jan 5, 2009 8:37 AM EST
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We've said it all along: This team goes as Rondo goes. So it stands to reason that good coaches are going to start gameplanning for him. The Lakers put Kobe on him. The Knicks put Jared Jeffries on him. Opposing teams now have "the blueprint" on how to beat us. Just ask Ray Allen (h/t RA):
“That’s now the blueprint on how to beat us, so we just have to counter that,” Allen said. “Put a big guy on (Rondo) and just force him to shoot.”
Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni used center Jared Jeffries to defend Rondo, who was held scoreless after converting a 3-pointer on his first shot of the game.
"We laid off him but he killed us on layups," D'Antoni said of Rondo's performance in the Celtics' 124-105 win Dec. 21. "If you lay off him and make him a jump shooter, that's probably the lesser of the evils out there. You have to choose which of those is going to hurt you. But, if you lay off him, you don't want to give up layups. We let him get to the basket in the third quarter - he got seven layups and he killed us."
Rondo finished 1 of 7 from the field with three assists and two turnovers in 26 minutes.
So what's the answer? How do we fix this? You know, other than feeding Rajon some magic beans that teach him how to hit a 20 footer. Doc has some thoughts.
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Did Danny Make A Mistake With Posey?
by Jeff Clark
on Jan 5, 2009 8:03 AM EST
in Articles
Just a quick question for a poll with space below for comments.
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Tale of Two Chalmers
by Steve Weinman
on Jan 5, 2009 12:00 AM EST
in NBA
Boxed Out: A weekly look at the statistical oddities around the NBA
We're still working on a way to effectively track reader suggestions of dumb defensive lapses and purely unselfish moments. In the meantime, there are plenty of more accessible stat lines to help compose this week's Boxed Out.
Derrick Rose, Monday at New Jersey: 9-for-15 from the field, 21 points, 13 assists, plus-24
This kid is only going to keep getting better and more consistent. That's a sobering thought for Eastern foes.
Al Jefferson, Monday versus Memphis: 16-for-25 from the field, 38 points, 16 rebounds
The other four Minnesota starters combined for 44 points in the Wolves' overtime win. Whale of a game for Big Al.
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Bruised and Knicked
by Jeff Clark
on Jan 4, 2009 8:26 PM EST
in Games
Dreary loss thoughts:
- Pierce was the only starter with a pulse for most of the night.
- The offense looked out of sync all night.
- Somehow the Knicks convinced Rondo to shoot jumpers; not good for us.
- Wilson Chandler had a career night against us.
- What happened to our vaunted defense?
- The Knicks play that frantic style with young energy guys that gives the Celtics fits (see Warriors, Hawks, etc.). This is a bad trend.
- Scal played a lot of crunch time minutes. Seemed odd, but it wasn't like anyone else was stepping up to earn minutes. Then again, Powe was solid in limited time.
- KG looked like he tweaked his right leg. I'm not sure if it effected his play the rest of the night. Hopefully it isn't anything bad. He has been complaining about his leg hurting lately.
- I don't care about any excuses tonight. You shouldn't lose to the Knicks. You shouldn't drop 4 out of the last 6 games. Bad effort tonight.
- Silver lining: The Cavs and Magic both lost today too.
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Atlantic Standings
| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
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Boston
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29 | 6 | .828 | 0 | Lost 1 |
| New Jersey | 17 | 18 | .485 | 12 | Won 1 |
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New York
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13 | 19 | .406 | 14.5 | Won 1 |
| Toronto | 14 | 21 | .400 | 15 | Lost 1 |
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13 | 20 | .393 | 15 | Lost 2 |
(updated 1.6.2009 at 2:30 AM EST)
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