DISQUS

Dave · 1 year ago

Well I think Pierce will be more Pierce-like for the next game. That's almost too obvious to even list as a key. KG, as he said himself in the post game, needs to go down on the blocks. The Lakers' big guys shy away from physical play - I think if he goes hard to the basket he'll have ample opportunities. Also they need to go back to shutting down the paint. I realize the Lakers (or just Kobe) drove and attacked much more aggresively but I also think the C's have shown they can do a better job of shutting those lanes down and forcing more jumpers and fade-a-ways. Conversely, the Celts (mostly Pierce) need to get back to driving in the lane - I felt like they settled too much for outside stuff last night. It's like the two teams almost switched roles. I think if Boston can get back to playing some semblence of how they did in Games 1 & 2 they'll be fine.

Bill Burt · 1 year ago

Dave
Doc Rivers agrees. He has been saying that at various times throughout the playoffs. Most of the Celtics problems on offense has come because of their penchant for taking outside shots rather than punching it into the paint.
Look for Paul Pierce and Kendrick Perkins to be the focus early in Game 4, with Pierce driving to the hoop and Perkins getting some low-post passes from Kevin Garnett.