Bobcats Host Champion Boston Celtics 1/6/09

[TattoodCats4life]

I'm not able to go, but unlike other games where we've hosted the Celtics the Bobcats are packing some heat, well, some Suns to be exact... Bell is still unlikely to play so I'll leave speculation of if Matt's going to start again or if Shannon Brown would be the better 2 for the job to be discussed below. Certainly the front court's been hot, and DJ should make easy work of Rondo and we may actually have a decent game, not to mention the slump the Celtics have had.

On another note, because of all the specials they've made available to Bobcats fans (in arena and at home with "Steal of the Game" promos) we should have a good blue and orange turnout as compared to the more recent sea of green at these games.

Also, I know there was "Give me a positive from this game" stuff going on after we got torn up by the Bucks...but I can give one already, if we get blown out, being on a back to back with Cleveland (damn you NBA schedulers, that was just rotten) LB would hopefully pull the starters earlier than he might if we were going to rest the next day, and our projects will get some time on the floor... Think DJ, Lil Sean, Ammo, Lexy, Narz (or Hollins if active). As much as I want to win I'm just willing and able to see every 48 minutes for what it is, 240 player minutes that have to be used wisely between winning and developing.

Pray that we don't pull the trigger on a trade in the next 36 hours too, that would suck I think.

In case you want to go and didn't get tix yet, here is a link to a special, $15 for $20 seats, $35 for $50 (Lowers) and $45 for $60 lower baseline. It will ask for the offer code, its "MELISSA" and you just need to make an acct to buy, no ticketmaster fees either, I think there my be a $5 order fee, but I don't remember.

https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/go...o=600720&g=224

[ohara831]

Well, Boston has had some problems lately. Either they correct those mistakes and get mad and take it out on us and beat us by 30, or we take advantage of the situation and pull off an upset. I dont know why I actually feel good about the game but I do. Maybe the rain all day has caused me some delirium. But I am picking the game to be tight right up the the final 4 minutes of the 4th qtr. And then......

[G-Force for MVP]

i would love for the cats to beat the celtics tonight

[Muttley]

I'll be at the game tonight, and I really hope we win. With the downturn the Celtics have experienced lately, they will probably be itching to beat someone's ass. I hope that ass is not a feline one.

Also, JRich seemed to take the match-up personally against Boston and would have incredible offensive games against them. He's not with us anymore, but neither was he the whole of our team. Also, we have a more complete line-up now than we did before. I just wish that Raja could have made it back in time. MC guarding Allen is a bit scary.

[TattoodCats4life]

Yeah I feel no way to have MC guard Allen... I'd rather see Wallace pick that up, and put in Ajinca on the 3 (out of place I know, but he sure couldn't guard KG). There are alot of weird lineups that would give us an edge in this situation... but something tells me Larry is a bit less likely to get creative if MJ is going to be sitting 15 seats away.

[Mustachio]

Matt Carroll starts - Bobcats lose.
Matt Carroll doesnt play - Bobcats win.

I will be sitting beside the Bobcats bench tonight, so believe me Matt Carroll and Larry Brown will both know what I think about MC's minutes. If we cant start DJ, Shannon Brown needs to.

[Melanie]

Go Bobcats!!! It would be awesome to get a win off of Boston or Cleveland!

[ohara831]

Matt Carroll starts - Bobcats lose.
Matt Carroll doesnt play - Bobcats win.

I will be sitting beside the Bobcats bench tonight, so believe me Matt Carroll and Larry Brown will both know what I think about MC's minutes. If we cant start DJ, Shannon Brown needs to.

I am going to buy you a Matt Carroll jersey and on the front I will alter it to where it will read "Mustachio loves Matty C.!" That way, you can wear it to the games and we will see you - you'll be famous!

[docend24]

Matt Carroll starts - Bobcats lose.
Matt Carroll doesnt play - Bobcats win.

I will be sitting beside the Bobcats bench tonight, so believe me Matt Carroll and Larry Brown will both know what I think about MC's minutes. If we cant start DJ, Shannon Brown needs to.

With that makeup you can't be overlooked.

Please don't talk thrash to our players, this team needs positive support.

[TheBeagle]

No Raja equals a loss, but I'm fixing to drive through the muck and the mire to see the Cats since they won't be back for a couple weeks, and to help offset the braindead bandwagon Celts fans, still not as insufferable as Pistons fans, but give me a break, who the hell was a Celts fan down here two years ago?

Anyway, no expectations, just showing up to support the guys since I've missed the last couple games. Maybe they'll shock, but just not expecting anything good to come out of it.

Master of the defense mechanism...TheBeagle!