The series is split 1-1 and the Celtics are going to Philly who won home court with the split in Boston. Philly as an arena doesn't scare me but the way Boston ground it out in game 1 and played in game 2 scares the shit out of me. Philly is a young, scrappy team and Doug Collins has out coached Doc Rivers thus far. We really need Paul Pierce to step up and have a game, I don't know if it's his knee, him running out of gas, etc, the Captain is needed more than ever. If the Celtics take this game, I will be very confident going forward, however, if they lose, they will be in serious trouble. This is the make or break game of the series, it's a must win for Boston.
Other than Doc and Paul Pierce's performances in game 2, the thing that irritated me the most was that KG only got 12 shots. He came off maybe 2 of the best games in a Celtics uniform and to see him getting only 12 looks is perplexing. I couldn't watch the game, so I don't know if the Sixers made an extra effort to make sure he didn't get the ball or whatever, but the offense almost needs to run through him if Pierce continues to struggle. I also am scared of the effectiveness of Avery Bradley who's injury flared up last game, hopefully he will be good to go, as he seems to be a spark plug for the Celtics.
I'd also like to see Mickael Pietrus show up. He is a high energy guy, who plays excellent defense, who can knock down some shots. He has been invisible out there on the offensive end.
HOWEVER, the Sixers won by 1 points and lost by 1 point with an ineffective Paul Pierce. I believe the Captain comes through in the clutch and the Celtics win this one fairly easily at Philly.
Celtics win 101-93
Tommy Award: Paul Pierce
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