Wow, today was HUUUUUGE for the Celtics. They HAD to win this game. No coming back from 3-1 down with the final two games on the opposing team's court!
I was feeling pretty sick up until the 4th quarter, because this game was looking like game 3, with the Celtics playing well, but unable to make any shots.
In game 3, it eventually cost them. Not tonight though. The bench came in and played out of their minds for half the 4th quarter, turning a 2 point deficit into about an 8 point lead at one stage.
Davis made shots when no-one else could and Nate once again played really well in a pressure situation. Tony Allen played lock down D on Kobe, who had been looking like 'close out Kobe' with some clutch shooting earlier in the game.
Pierce then closed out well, making some big shots to keep the Lakers at bay. Rondo with a big steal and Ray with a big rebound contributed too.
Did anyone else notice how well KG was moving tonight? He blocked two shots early in the 1st (although he was only credited with one in the box score) and had the best mobility I've seen since the Cleveland series tonight.
Its going to be very interesting to see what happens with Bynum's knee. The guy has been a warrior so far, but could only go 12 mins tonight. If he can't give the Lakers solid minutes for the rest of the series, that could really hurt.
