Nice work by Boston, but 10 fourth quarter tunrovers and the Nets insananity in going for three pointers over and over and over when up and just needing a steady stream of baskets GIFT WRAPED this for a comeback. Notice the Celts didn't panic and go for the threes. It was the dumbest "strategy" I've ever seen from an NBA playoff team.
The Celts earned this win, period. Their excellent performance at the charity stripe, especially in the latter moments, made the difference. 84% FT shooting, 33 of 39....well done boys!
I CANT ARGUE WITH THE FACT THAT THE NETS TOTALLY COLLAPSED UNDER PRESSURE....BUT THE CELTS EARNED EVERY OUNCE OF THIS WIN....JUST SAW THIS STAT ON YAHOO ..
171 TEAMS IN PLAYOFF HISTORY HAVE ENTERED THE FOURTH QUARTER WITH AN 18 POINT OR BETTER LEAD....ZERO THATS RIGHT ZERO HAD LOST.... BEFORE TODAY!!! THAT HAS TO SAY SOMETHING.. COOZ
Celtics definitely deserved it. Walker's emotino pivotal. Walker and Pierce's performance in the 4th, great. Poor free throw shooting always means trouble.