Erick Blasco

...and that Bosh dunk makes it game.

Battier and Bosh, timely rotations to stop Pierce.

Kerr talks about Boston with no help at the rim on Chalmers' layup. Chalmers had Pierce switched onto him and it's harder for Pierce to slither between screens than it is for Rondo. Pierce picked him up because Battier set a good screen forcing a switch. It's easier for Miami to execute their stuff with Battier. Of course, when Battier tries to make a play off the dribble it's a disaster but that's the tradeoff. It's also great for Boston that Barbosa, Lee, and when he gets comfortable, Terry can all run with Rondo, something they lacked in previous seasons. Also, huge layup for Bosh coming up big by beating KG in the post with a one-on-one move and layup.

Miami's screen-the-screener horns offense doesn't work with their bench because Lewis is so soft on screens and never sets good ones. The little edges the Bosh/Haslem/Battier combos give Miami don't materialize with Lewis. KG is starting to make some plays to go with Rondo and Barbosa and we have a game. That and LeBron is out with cramps which helps.

Invite? I does what I wants lol!

Chalmers overpenetrated and missed a wild shot, then he traveled. First bad mistakes he's made in the game. KG provided good help on a Wade drive and it let to a Rondo layup. He has to finish the game and play well for Boston to pull the comeback, but the Celtics have no rim protection when he's not in. Can they survive the season without another defensive big?

Probably too late for this game, but the Celtics are finding out that Barbosa can really bail them out of scoring slumps but offense hasn't been a problem. Miami's scoring at will right now, especially with Lewis posting up like he's in Seattle, and shooting like he's in Orlando. Miami has so much offensive depth. Jason Terry has had a real poor game passing the ball and bad passes have led to Miami getting out in transition. He needs to be sharper. Finally, Allen has looked great. Not just shooting, he's beating people off the bounce and finishing terrifically. He looks like a star again.

"Spo, what impressed you so much?" "How much Jeff Green sucked out there!"

Probably not back full time lol, but I have no cable, I can't record this game, and there's not much to do with NYC shut down thanks to Sandy...plus I missed you guys!

My goodness, a travel by Green, then with 3 on the shot clock he gets posted by Rashard Lewis...why did he even get off the bus...

No rim protection on these screen/rolls with the Celtics spread out worrying about Mike Miller, Ray Allen, Rashard Lewis, and Mario Chalmers. That's a lineup that can spread a defense though if you can defend their screens well, few of those guys are dangerous off the dribble. Boston has KG on the bench though so it isn't like the Celtics have rim protection.

Wade bit on a pump fake and has been real inconsistent in his focus. But he makes plays like that runner on Lee, plus that tip-in. Such a spectacular talent. Bosh has had problems in the post. Bass has played him well. I think he's missed both his pure post attempts on Bass.

Wade forced a shot and jogged back. Call was iffy, but if he doesn't jog back, he's better able to stay in front of Pierce and not foul his shot.