by Admin Wed Jun 09, 2010 5:37 pm
Surprised that Ray Allen didn't play better in game 3, although after his performance in game 2 with 8 three pointers, the Celtics fans can't complain as he just had an off night. KG stepped up in game 3 though and was the Celtics best player IMO along with Rondo. If Garnett, Rondo, Pierce & Allen play to their potential in game 4, I think Boston could tie the series 2-2.
The Lakers are a very good team & if Gasol, Artest, Odom, Fisher & Bynum all step their game up along with Kobe, then they are a real force. A major factor in their favor too is Phil Jackson, who's already won ten championships already, so the Celtics have to play good defense and make sure that Allen, KG, Pierce, Perkins and Rondo all work effectively as an offensive unit, plus they've got Nate Robinson, Glen Davis & Rasheed Wallace on the bench, so they're not outmatched by the Lakers, although LA's advantage is the bigs like Gasol, Odom & Bynum plus they have Kobe, who's a huge difference maker because of his all round game, and also he can make big shots and game winning shots too.