Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel: “Once again, Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins says his team is “locked-in” and focused heading into a playoff game against the Orlando Magic. [...] Perkins made similar comments in the hours before Game 3, and we all know how that contest turned out. The first quarter ended with Boston ahead 27-12, and Orlando …
Monthly Archive: May 2010
May 24
There’s Defense, and Then There’s the Boston Celtics’ Defense
Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images Via ESPN Stats and Information: The key for the Celtics in the series has been their ability to guard the [Orlando] Magic one-on-one in the paint allowing their defenders to stay at home on Orlando’s shooters and forcing them to make plays. The Celtics’ interior defenders have held the Magic …
May 24
Sneak Preview: Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics, Game 4
Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel: “Historical evidence indicates the Orlando Magic are vacation-bound, unable to change the course of the series against the Boston Celtics. But maybe tonight they can change — or erase — an unflattering image that could dog them into the summer and beyond after Saturday night’s Boston Massacre.” George Diaz of the Orlando …
May 23
Second Look: Boston Celtics 94, Orlando Magic 71
Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel: “Boston Celtics 94, Magic 71 holds a place in club infamy because of all that was riding on Saturday night. Desperately needing a victory to essentially keep a title-or-bust dream alive, the [Orlando] Magic caved in early and never recovered. The Sentinel asked small forward Matt Barnes just who that team …
May 23
Recap: Boston Celtics 94, Orlando Magic 71
Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images BOX SCORE The Boston Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic by the score of 94-71 to take a commanding 3-0 series lead in the 2010 NBA Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics were led by a balanced attack, as six players scored in double-figures. Rajon Rondo led the way, as he finished …
May 22
Preview: Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics, Game 3
8:30 EDT | ESPN 59-23 @ 50-32 Pythagorean Record: 61-21 Pythagorean Record: 52-30 Pace: 92.0 (18th) Pace: 91.6 (22nd) Offensive Rating: 111.4 (4th) Offensive Rating: 107.7 (15th) Defensive Rating: 103.3 (3rd) Defensive Rating: 103.8 (5th) TD Garden | Celtics lead series 2-0
May 22
Sneak Preview: Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics, Game 3
Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel: “A not-so-funny thing happened to the [Orlando] Magic on the way to a second consecutive Finals appearance: The 2008 championship Celtics have materialized.They didn’t step out of an Iowa cornfield or magically appear through some heaven-sent cigar smoke from the late Red Auerbach. The tough old birds got their legs back, …