The Baby Lee speaks the truth. There's a time for objectivity and integrity, and then there's a time to root with every aching muscle of your being for the Bulls to absolutely embarrass the vaunted Celtics three more times over the next week or so.
I'll be upfront with you folks, I did not get to watch Game 1 due to unforseen water hazards. But imagine my surprise to learn that afternoon that not only did the Bulls not get run out of the Garden, but young Derrick Rose gave the Celtics a thorough trouncing. Now, let's not get ahead of ourselves. Here are some Game 1 anomalies that are certain to not continue:
- Jesus Shuttlesworth shooting lights-on (as in, the opposite of lights-out) all game. Apparently he didn't get David Stern's memo that anyone guarded by Ben Gordon in the playoffs is required to have a career game. He oughta get on the phone with Chauncey Billups and learn that he can post up Gordon with his eyes closed.
- Tyrus Thomas' love of the midrange jumper actually reciprocating love back to him. This guy should have exactly two responsibilities on a playoff caliber team: 1) pull down double-digit rebounds 2) alter shots around the rim and discourage the likes of Ray-John from driving the lane. Shooting crucial 18 foot jumpers IS NOT your game, Ty. Stick to the Dennis Rodman formula and we'll be fine.
What isn't an anomaly? Derrick Rose announcing to the galaxy that he's already a Top 5 (top 3?) NBA point guard. Rondo's good, yes he is. But he'll never be the best player on his team. Especially with Rose's cock up his ass.
Lastly, I provide you with a precise transcript of a text message sent by Sir Deuce-A-Lot here to the patriarch of this here blog about a week ago, the night the NBA regular season ended and the playoff match-ups were set:
"Bulls in 6. Motherfucker."
Monday, April 20, 2009
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D. Rose spends significant time on the bench tonight as a result of the fact that a) he can't play defense, and b) resorts to fouling as a result of this deficiency... and/or c) because the NBA want the Celtics in the playoffs for a few weeks
ReplyDeleteDon't you see? Without the Big Ticket, the Celts are no longer a Stern darlin'. Youth is the movement.
ReplyDeleteRose is a minus defensively. Especially with such a dominant inside prescence as Big Baby Davis patrolling the paint...
That didn't make sense.
ReplyDeleteWell, the C's will no doubt try and create the mismatch of Big Baby v. Poohdini on the offensive side. And when Big Baby is provided with this matchup, he will no doubt settle for the 18-footer instead of driving to the hoop...
ReplyDeleteWorld-class LSU education on full display in this series.
Is it just me, or isn't Powe a much better replacement for Garnett in terms of athleticism, length and defense?
ReplyDeleteOne would think so... Big Baby stretches the opposing defense a little bit more since he has somewhat of an outside shot. So maybe that is Doc's thinking?
ReplyDeleteBut, if he keeps rebounding like he did in game 1, then he shouldn't be out there as much...
Meaningless prediction:
ReplyDeleteTim Thomas will score 20 points in at least ONE game this series. And Chicago will lose that game.
Another one:
ReplyDeleteRay Allen will shoot under 10% from the field.
Oh wait, that already happened? Sweet.
How about any of you other fucks out in Interwebland? I mean, we can comment all day, but what do you think?
Fuck all the other fucks.
ReplyDeleteI think the C's win tonight... Mainly because they have to. Then they steal on in Chitown, coming back to Boston 2-2. Feeling 7 games at the moment... and I like their experience over Chicago in the final game
ReplyDeleteI agree about tonight. Then again, I bet $10 bucks on a double-digit Boston win in Game 1, so I obviously don't know shit.
ReplyDeleteIt's all predicated on the Celtics understanding the vast mismatches they can create offensively against the Bulls defense (or lack thereof). You beat the Bulls by exposing Gordon's lack of size and effort defensively and forcing him off the court, which kills Chicago's offensive perimeter game.
Meaningless unwarrented prediction:
ReplyDeleteIn the fashion of "Best Damn Sports Show" number three "best damn blooper", I bet Rose, like the westminster pup, takes a metaphorical/literal dump on the floor under the pressure of people saying "Top 5 (top 3?) NBA point guard".
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I SAID, GOOD DAY, SIR!
ReplyDeletePaul, Williams, Parker, Billups....Rondo/Rose/Harris?
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