Well folks, it was an exciting game, and if you don't like basketball, after this game you should seriously reconsider or go screw. The Heat opened up the third quarter with an 11-0 run after just 2 minutes, and from then on, the Celts basically got bent over as Miami outscored them 32-18 in the third. Although the Cs managed to get railed in the third, Leon Powe was a constant success under the basket, finding blue sky on almost every play, pulling down three more rebounds (13) and scoring a season high 23 points. Overall, he outplayed everybody on the floor with 42+ minutes of playing time. With under 3 minutes to go, Powe sank 2 free throws to keep the Cs in it, but as much as he tried, it was all for not.
The fourth quarter is where it all seemed to be turning around. The Celtics managed to go on a 16-2 run with back to back 3's from Pierce and House, coming back to within one two times. But it was Dwyane Wade, MVP candidate, who really stuck it to the Cs, converting a 3 point play late in the game, as well as hitting a rather religious bank shot off the glass, and sealing the game with 3 pointer. Pierce was fouled shooting a three with 56 seconds left, but missed two, and you can guess where it went from there.
Miami wins 107-99. As good as the Celtics are, it is obvious all these injuries are truley taking their toll, and as much confidence as I have in Powe, we can not possibly expect him to play 40 minutes until someone can come back. What is the solution? Celts-Grizzlies Friday at 7:30, see you then.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
At The Half
The Miami Heat host the Celtics tonight, and it has been an interesting game so far to say the least. First it was Garnett down, then Scalabrine, then Glenn Davis. Where does it end? Well, we can have faith that Leon Powe is more than ready to step up to the challenge. Playing over twenty minutes, he lasted until 2:22 to go in the second, all the while getting a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds, 8 of them in the first quarter. He has been crucial in the low post, picking up a pair of And-1's, but with all the tenacity to get low in the post, he has also been stuffed by Jermaine O'Neal two or three times. Second only to Ray Allen's 24 points, Powe is putting on display just how much tallent this young player possesses. It is certainly going to be along game for Leon, with only 10 available players in the game, and only Perkins and Mikki Moore for relief, and Moore picked up 4 fouls in 8 minutes.
Bill Walker has also made a good contribution with 5 points in 7 minutes, as well a key shot with 40 seconds to go in the first to keep the Celtics from going cold and going down by 3. In the middle of the second Miami heated up going on a 13-5 run, which really exposed the Celtics in terms of their need for more bench relief.
As for the rest of the team, Pierce and Perkins have 6 each, Eddie House is cold with 1 point that came off a technical foul, and Stephon Maurbury has 0 points. Great pick up, eh? I guess it's nice he's not causing any trouble, but for Christ's sakes do something.
Celts up 55-50 see you at the end of the game.
Bill Walker has also made a good contribution with 5 points in 7 minutes, as well a key shot with 40 seconds to go in the first to keep the Celtics from going cold and going down by 3. In the middle of the second Miami heated up going on a 13-5 run, which really exposed the Celtics in terms of their need for more bench relief.
As for the rest of the team, Pierce and Perkins have 6 each, Eddie House is cold with 1 point that came off a technical foul, and Stephon Maurbury has 0 points. Great pick up, eh? I guess it's nice he's not causing any trouble, but for Christ's sakes do something.
Celts up 55-50 see you at the end of the game.
Down and Out with the Goin' South Blues
The engine is overheating, the cab of the pickup truck fits two uncomfortably, and there are three of us. We have only made it half way across Alligator Alley and the blistering Florida sun is bearing down relentlessly. On top of this, we have no place to stay for the next three nights. Road tripping has become my number one choice for any vacation.
Breaks are always the highlight of any students’ academic career. It provides time to lay low for a while, take a breather from the maddening requirements of college, and overall enjoy themselves. Over winter break, myself and a friend and fellow student of UML went to Florida to visit our comrade who was working with Habitat for Humanity on the outskirts of Orlando. With time drawing near, and tickets already purchased, we came to find he was asked to leave immediately for reasons that need not be mentioned here.
After landing in Tampa on a reroute, Pete and I were greeted by Dylan, who’s entire life and worldly possessions were packed into the back of his recently purchased pick-up, which was a manual, and proved rather uncomfortable for whoever had to squeeze in the middle seat, if it could even be called a seat.
We spent the day driving, to beaches, through the city, killing time. Our plan was to drive to Fort Lauderdale, that night, but a friend of ours had moved to Tampa for school and we stayed the first night with her.
The next day we drove for nearly 15 hours, down the western coastline, across the tip, and over to Ft. Lauderdale. While crossing the bottom of Florida, through what is known as Alligator Alley, the pick-up decided to overheat, in the middle of The Everglades.
Fortunately, we were close enough to a rest stop that we managed to wheel the smoking junk box to a safe spot to cool. Now there is nothing to do but wait.
After about a half hour or so of pouring water on the engine and smoking cigarettes, we managed to bring it back down to a reasonable temperature, and hit the road again to close out the final half of the hellish, sun-burnt road.
This was only the first of our car troubles. For the duration of the trip, we struggled to deal with the stick shift in such close quarters, constantly stalling out, at times in the middle of a 2-lane main road, which, in Florida, are the only roads around.
By the end of our little getaway, it was decided that Pete would fly back, and I would ride back with Dylan, from Ft. Lauderdale all the way back to Massachusetts. Before leaving, the car needed an inspection, which took 3 hours, for seemingly minute problems. In the end, we didn’t leave the Sunshine State until sometime past 10: pm.
Driving up the entire East Coast of America was daunting, but a good experience. It was enjoyable to see all the different states, even if we were just passing through them. The south is indeed very different from the north. Nowhere in the north can you find a gas station selling beer and fireworks, named Po Boys, no less.
I would like to and plan to go on another road trip over the summer or in a year, and found that the overall experience was exciting and unpredictable, as well as a good change of scenery. Any students looking for something new to do, a road trip is something to consider, but plan ahead, and make sure you have a car with plenty of breathing room.
Breaks are always the highlight of any students’ academic career. It provides time to lay low for a while, take a breather from the maddening requirements of college, and overall enjoy themselves. Over winter break, myself and a friend and fellow student of UML went to Florida to visit our comrade who was working with Habitat for Humanity on the outskirts of Orlando. With time drawing near, and tickets already purchased, we came to find he was asked to leave immediately for reasons that need not be mentioned here.
After landing in Tampa on a reroute, Pete and I were greeted by Dylan, who’s entire life and worldly possessions were packed into the back of his recently purchased pick-up, which was a manual, and proved rather uncomfortable for whoever had to squeeze in the middle seat, if it could even be called a seat.
We spent the day driving, to beaches, through the city, killing time. Our plan was to drive to Fort Lauderdale, that night, but a friend of ours had moved to Tampa for school and we stayed the first night with her.
The next day we drove for nearly 15 hours, down the western coastline, across the tip, and over to Ft. Lauderdale. While crossing the bottom of Florida, through what is known as Alligator Alley, the pick-up decided to overheat, in the middle of The Everglades.
Fortunately, we were close enough to a rest stop that we managed to wheel the smoking junk box to a safe spot to cool. Now there is nothing to do but wait.
After about a half hour or so of pouring water on the engine and smoking cigarettes, we managed to bring it back down to a reasonable temperature, and hit the road again to close out the final half of the hellish, sun-burnt road.
This was only the first of our car troubles. For the duration of the trip, we struggled to deal with the stick shift in such close quarters, constantly stalling out, at times in the middle of a 2-lane main road, which, in Florida, are the only roads around.
By the end of our little getaway, it was decided that Pete would fly back, and I would ride back with Dylan, from Ft. Lauderdale all the way back to Massachusetts. Before leaving, the car needed an inspection, which took 3 hours, for seemingly minute problems. In the end, we didn’t leave the Sunshine State until sometime past 10: pm.
Driving up the entire East Coast of America was daunting, but a good experience. It was enjoyable to see all the different states, even if we were just passing through them. The south is indeed very different from the north. Nowhere in the north can you find a gas station selling beer and fireworks, named Po Boys, no less.
I would like to and plan to go on another road trip over the summer or in a year, and found that the overall experience was exciting and unpredictable, as well as a good change of scenery. Any students looking for something new to do, a road trip is something to consider, but plan ahead, and make sure you have a car with plenty of breathing room.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Pistons churn out a win at the Garden
Well, Sunday chalked up a loss for the C's 105-95 with nothing really standing out for Boston. They were outscored in the second and final half leading inevitably to another home loss. Pierce did however put up 26, Ray Allen put up 10 and Rondo 8 with 6 assists and boards. The only real gem in this game was Glenn Davis, who, starting in place of an injured Garnett and Scalabrine, contributed with 18 points in 35 minutes. He managed to pull down 6 rebounds, 3 assists and even a steal, proving he has the ability to pull the load of one of the teams most valuable players. Leon Powe had a decent game, putting up 11 points, and 5 boards in 16 minutes. The bigger story here, other than the Garnett injury, is the recent aquisition of Stephon Marbury, who, in Sundays game, went 0 for 3 with no points and 3 assists in 16 minutes. It was a tough loss, and exposed the Celtics' vulnerability with the lack of the Big 3 in full force, but the young guys continue to step up and play hard. What is to be said about Marbury is unknown at this point, and we can only hope he gets back into his rythm to provide the necessary spark off the bench Boston has been searching for.
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