We all expected LA to pull out a win in game 3, didn't we ? This was a must win for them and through the brilliance of K. Bryant, they did it.
If you're part of Celtics Nation though, you have to be somewhat satisfied with what you saw going into game 4 on Thursday. Your 2 best players combined for 19 points and STILL had a chance to win the game. Paul Pierce's lethargic play led to 2 of 14 shots or 14% from the field in scoring only 6 points while Kevin Garnett scored 13 points, hitting only 6 of 21 shots for 19%. OK mathemeticians, that's a combined 8 for 35 from the field or a Lamar Odom-like 23%.
Expect both to "rebound" (wake up) in G4 and relax.
The yellow and purple still don't have an inside game and are at best inconsistent offensively. Besides Bryant, the hot shooting of Sasha (don't ask me to pronounce that last name) Vujacic helped LA escape with a win. Gasol was MIA and old friend Lamar Odom continues to look as if he needs a floor plan, a compass, and directions to the basket.
If Perk continues to muscle inside and can score a few more and grab a few more, we'll be alright.
Look for the C's to take one more in LA and go back home for G6 with a 3 -2 advantage.
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