At Boston Dec. 19th, 7:30 PM

TV 20 Detroit, ESPN


Is this a preview of the EC Finals? It very well could be. "The Big Three" are well known for their offensive prowess, however, Boston is leading the NBA in points allowed (87) and opponents FG% (41%). Ray Allen is expected back to play in this game.

Sheed and or Rip will most likely both get T-d up in this one.

I expect two or more of our starters to go to the bench early in the first quarter with two fouls, especially if we get ahead by any decent amount.

This is a nationally televised game in Boston. Take the normal NBA home court advantage and add 5 + points to the Celtics for the games location and media venue.

sadly i agree with you, but... i also see this as a game that we should show up to play the whole 48 and if they keep there heads from the bogus calls we all know that will show up I think we have a chance. Even better.... somehow wouldn't it be cool after a big man gets in trouble that a certain player makes his national splash.... Ok probably won't happen but should would be a great game for AJ to make a huge impression.

Yes we have a chance because we have talent and experience and our guys will be up for this one. We will also be well rested.

I think it would be interesting to see AJ go up against KG, though as much as I like AJ, I think KG might take him to school at this point in AJ's career, but one never knows until after the ball gets tossed up.

ESPN - Detroit vs. Boston Conversation, April 18, 2007

My biggest worry is that Pistons have 2 days off. They usually don't play well after breaks like this.

The Celts are now the best defensive team. At least the numbers say so. I know they are known for their "Big Three", but I think the true leader of this team is KG. We need to get him out of the game either literally by putting him in foul trouble or by exhausting him making him play lot of defence. This will be Rasheed’s main task and I think J max can have part of this.

I am not worried about the other two if we managed to deal with KG

Again a well-oiled machine - The Boston Globe

It seems that pistons is not only team, who has problem how to share minutes, that "boston globe" article mentions that spurs had to trade beno udrih (shining in sactown now) b/c there wasn't sufficient minutes for beno.

The Celtics are on a 9 game winning streak. Stern and the media would love to keep it going and going. From a financial perspective it is great for the league to have the Celtics on top again.

Go Pistons