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Monday, May 17, 2010

Game 1: Advantage Boston



Boston declared their intentions in earnest on pursing championship 18 with a not-nearly-as-close-as-the-score 92-88 Game 1 win in Orlando. Things looked good for the C's from the get. Returned is the defense that won them the Championship in 2008. Boston's bigs swarmed the paint, while perimeter guys denied and jammed passing lanes. Boston's decision to live with Howard and single coverage put huge pressure on Orlando to get open shots from 3 point land.

On the other end of the court, from the opening moments Pierce was on fire and Ray Allen was in attack mode. Ray went to the rack 4 times in the first quarter, scoring a buckets and earning a four of free throws, including a foul on Dwight Howard. Seemed like both Paul and Ray had fresh memories of many of these same Magic whuppin up on them in 2009. Different year, different result. By the time Rondo started to attack in the second quarter, Orlando's defense was officially in shambles. Boston's bench player of Allen, Davis and Wallace all found ways to score.

Boston's third quarter barrage ended the game. Whether the series is still a contest is a question Orlando has to answer.

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posted by The Green at 3:17 AM

4 Comments:

  • Funny what winning will do for ya.

    I made 5 posts tonight because I am just that happy.

    By Blogger The Green, at 3:40 AM  

  • Yah - it's fun to see Boston bringing it and healthy after the 82 game slog of a season. Orlando looked rusty, now facing some for-real competition that is playing as a team and riding a hot wave. Boston's swirling defense was disruptive and they out-hustled the Magic. The paint was hectic for Howard, and he seemed rattled every time he'd take a shot. The C's jumpers were falling a lot easier too, while they made it difficult for the Magic to get clean looks on any posession. The Magic just had no flow.

    This has been such a weird playoffs with all the blowouts, yet there have been some surprises and Boston the biggest one. Upending Clevland and taking Game 1 in Orlando. Wow. Still puzzled at how it got close toward the end of game 1. I feel like Orlando will adjust, and Boston's homecourt isn't a given, so it should stay interesting, even though they crushed Orlando in this one.

    By Blogger TVDave, at 11:01 AM  

  • maybe Dwight should interview himself again and ask about shooting 1-7 gainst Perk.

    By Blogger monkeyshoes, at 1:25 PM  

  • I want to see Perk interview himself, or just Perk scowling at reverse angles.

    By Blogger TVDave, at 2:35 PM  

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