Celtics 91 - Nets 88
Same opponent, different players, same result. Devin Harris was back for New Jersey, while Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen sat for the C's.
- Rondo FINALLY was assertive tonight. Very assertive. He took control of the game in the fourth quarter and led a ferocious comeback. His final numbers: 18 points, 13 assists, nine rebounds and two steals. Rondo really showed poise, maturity and leadership tonight.
- Rasheed Wallace, starting in place of Garnett, poured in 20 points and grabbed nine boards before leaving the game with 3:03 left due to what looked like a mild right ankle sprain.
- After playing 15 unproductive minutes in the first half, Marquis Daniels sat out the second half with some sort of stomach bug.
- Glen Davis was extremely aggressive all night on defense and on offense. He interrupted passing lanes, banged inside and even showed some extended range late in the third period. He finished the night with 18 points and three steals. He helped seal the win with a rejection of a Courtney Lee floater attempt with 26 seconds to go. Then, with 13 seconds to go he grabbed his most important rebound off of a missed Rondo free throw.
- Eddie House was crisp tonight with 14 points on 6-11 shooting, including a go-ahead jumper with 32 seconds left.
- J.R. Giddens played 34 minutes and finished with seven points and a very impressive 13 rebounds. My only concern with Giddens is that he's unable to get his shot off quick enough. I feel like he has to bring the ball down and settle himself before he's able to release it.
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I think Giddens did just enough to beat out Sweetney. Interesting that Sweetney didn't play. Wonder if they can sign him to Maine?
That's a really good question. I wonder if they'd even bother though, you know?
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