Yes, and I have been pleased with him this year. I only complained tonight - tonight was awful
Tonight was awful from everyone, though. Ray shot somewhere in the high 30% range, Pierce in the low 30% range. KG was no where on the glass. Rondo shot awful. I liked Perk's performance and I really liked Big Baby tonight. Other than that, ugly.
Edit: And I thought Ray was very good in the first half, but he sort of fell apart at the end. I don't think it's a trend, but damn that was a sad ending.
Tonight was awful from everyone, though. Ray shot somewhere in the high 30% range, Pierce in the low 30% range. KG was no where on the glass. Rondo shot awful. I liked Perk's performance and I really liked Big Baby tonight. Other than that, ugly.
Edit: And I thought Ray was very good in the first half, but he sort of fell apart at the end. I don't think it's a trend, but damn that was a sad ending.
I also think he was very tired in the second half. He played 50 minutes tonight, thats crazy. He did shoot 40% though
1) Citing field goal percentage when referring to a player's shooting ability is dumb. By that standards Shaq's been deadeye from twenty feet his entire career...
2)...but yeah, Rondo's been sticking open ones. The problem is he can't hit with anybody doing anything remotely near distracting his shot. You saw what happened when he had a semi-hand in his face - didn't even catch rim.
__________________ "Paul Pierce is the (expletive) truth. Quote me on that and don't take nothing out. I knew he could play, but I didn't know he could play like this. Paul Pierce is the truth."
- Shaquille O'Neal
"Kirilenko's eyes started to tear in the locker room as he talked in a shaky voice about his frustrations and inability to stop Pierce. He played just four minutes in the final quarter because of his inept defense, but his small consolation was that none of his teammates could do any better."
- Salt Lake Tribune
"I think he is at a point in his career where he gets very distracted by having a hand in his face."
- Portland forward Buck Williams on Larry Bird, before Larry Legend dropped 49 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists in a double overtime win
2)...but yeah, Rondo's been sticking open ones. The problem is he can't hit with anybody doing anything remotely near distracting his shot. You saw what happened when he had a semi-hand in his face - didn't even catch rim.
one of the ugliest shots ive ever seen in an nba game...he almost shattered the backboard
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I am ever so slightly concerned that we've lost both Eastern Conference "test" games, but...11-2. No dwelling.
__________________ "Paul Pierce is the (expletive) truth. Quote me on that and don't take nothing out. I knew he could play, but I didn't know he could play like this. Paul Pierce is the truth."
- Shaquille O'Neal
"Kirilenko's eyes started to tear in the locker room as he talked in a shaky voice about his frustrations and inability to stop Pierce. He played just four minutes in the final quarter because of his inept defense, but his small consolation was that none of his teammates could do any better."
- Salt Lake Tribune
"I think he is at a point in his career where he gets very distracted by having a hand in his face."
- Portland forward Buck Williams on Larry Bird, before Larry Legend dropped 49 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists in a double overtime win
one of the ugliest shots ive ever seen in an nba game...he almost shattered the backboard
It honestly baffles me that an NBA-caliber guard (which he unquestionably is) is that bad of a jumpshooter.
And who was saying House was clutch? Game mighta been close if he woulda stuck that 3 of the Posey midcourt steal.
__________________ "Paul Pierce is the (expletive) truth. Quote me on that and don't take nothing out. I knew he could play, but I didn't know he could play like this. Paul Pierce is the truth."
- Shaquille O'Neal
"Kirilenko's eyes started to tear in the locker room as he talked in a shaky voice about his frustrations and inability to stop Pierce. He played just four minutes in the final quarter because of his inept defense, but his small consolation was that none of his teammates could do any better."
- Salt Lake Tribune
"I think he is at a point in his career where he gets very distracted by having a hand in his face."
- Portland forward Buck Williams on Larry Bird, before Larry Legend dropped 49 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists in a double overtime win
I am ever so slightly concerned that we've lost both Eastern Conference "test" games, but...11-2. No dwelling.
It's a little concerning, but they were both on the road and one was by 2 points where Pierce had a chance at the game winner, and the other was in overtime where Ray had a chance to put it away in regulation with FTs he normally would make. It's not like we were embarassed. Both games were pretty sloppy, and both games had less than stellar play by Garnett (although the numbers would be pretty good for any other player). If they play like we know they can play, I have complete confidence they'll win. I know Drew Gooden won't be hitting that percentage all year.
Tonight was awful from everyone, though. Ray shot somewhere in the high 30% range, Pierce in the low 30% range. KG was no where on the glass. Rondo shot awful. I liked Perk's performance and I really liked Big Baby tonight. Other than that, ugly.
Edit: And I thought Ray was very good in the first half, but he sort of fell apart at the end. I don't think it's a trend, but damn that was a sad ending.
Rondo shot .111 last night. It's nights like those that people want to throttle him. Or root for Pruitt to develop real quickly.
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Even though I couldn't see the game and viewed from the boxscore, I knew things were wrong with Rondos shooting. We need Sam Cassell or Chris Duhon to back Rondo up to move House to the 2. This wont happen till the offseason tho.
Rondo can hit shots sometimes but then hell shoot horrible the next game. Gotta have consistant backup options.
Drew Gooden and Ilgauskas combined > KG and Perkins. This is why KG cannot do it all by himself or else we will lose to the cavs in the playoffs. Our team still has a lot to prove and they got an easy schedule most of the way.
Cavs vs Celtics
