ESPN's Chris Sheridan uncovered this tidbit about Rondo: For another, he keeps a tube of Carmex lip balm tucked into his sock every time he plays. "You know, my lips get dried during the game," he said. You serious? "Yeah, serious," Rondo said. "Ever since I started doing that, I've been playing well. A few... [More]
December 22, 2008 RedsArmyAdmin Uncategorized
Remember how everyone was going ga-ga over the Lakers new "defensive" mindset? Yeah, that didn't last long… right Lamar Odom? "We're not making it hard enough for teams, as far as around the basket, as far as our defense. At the beginning of the year, maybe the first seven or eight or 10 games, we... [More]
December 22, 2008 RedsArmyAdmin Uncategorized Paul Pierce has dropped hints that he could spend a few years in Greece when his NBA days are over. But he's been saying more often that he's not going to bolt for LA when he retires. He said it again last night… he's staying in Boston for good. “I feel like I’m always going... [More]
December 22, 2008 RedsArmyAdmin Uncategorized
I hate to nitpick a team that is off to such an historic run. But is anyone else concerned about how the bench is playing? Here's a look at the second quarter totals for December (working backwards): Knicks 37 – C's 26 Chicago 34 – C's 24 Atlanta 22 – C's 20 Utah 27 –... [More]
December 22, 2008 RedsArmyAdmin Uncategorized
Sorry for the bad headline, I'm just can't get enough of the Beastondo nickname. This game was over in the first quarter after the Celtics shot 18-23 FG and led 40-21. The Knicks made a run in the 2nd quarter, but Rondo (26 pts, 6 reb, 5 asst) made sure there would be no further... [More]
December 22, 2008 RedsArmyAdmin Uncategorized
Davis was hurt in a car accident on his way to the game. spokesman Jeff Twiss said the accident happened at about 2:30 p.m. and Davis suffered a concussion and whiplash. The cause of the accident was not known, though it was snowing in the Boston area much of the day. Hope you're ok, Baby.... [More]
December 21, 2008 RedsArmyAdmin Uncategorized
This weather blows. Two-plus feet of snow in the matter of a few days. Even our mascot, Mr. Thirdkill Wedman von Sichting, has to get bundled up to go take a leak. The glasses? Oh… that's because he spends too much time on the internet. When he's not surfing dog porn, he writes like 70%... [More]
December 21, 2008 RedsArmyAdmin Uncategorized
Kevin Garnett and Doc Rivers may say the team isn't paying any attention to "records" but we are. With a win tonight, the Celtics will equal the best start in NBA history: 26-2. Standing in our way; the 11-15 New York Knicks. They've lost 3 in a row and are allowing the second most points... [More]
December 21, 2008 RedsArmyAdmin Uncategorized
Ok, it's not the best of the Perk/Rondo nicknames… but it tickles my fancy. Call them what you want, Rajon Rondo and Kendrick Perkins absolutely destroyed the Chicago Bulls. Perk had a career high 25 points and 8 rebounds (4 offensive). He was the beneficiary of many of Rondo's 15 assists. He could have easily... [More]
December 20, 2008 RedsArmyAdmin Uncategorized
Can he get to 20? He's only got 1 turnover so far. Perk has 25 pts. Ray's got 24. C's +17... [More]
December 20, 2008 RedsArmyAdmin Uncategorized