Thoughts on last night

["Cooney, John x84976g2" <x84976@exmail.usma.army.mil>]

Last night was the first time I have seen the Celts play this year so I
thought I would add some thoughts..
- -Chauncey Billups is definately a keeper.  As the announcer said he was
the only Celtic able to beat his man consistently.  There was some
mention a while back about his shot being akward.  I have to admit i
didnt notice anything awkward about his shot and he seems to have
legitimate NBA 3 range.  While he passed well when he penetrated,  his
passes to the wing were awful and he had trouble getting it into the
post.
- -Antoine can not continue to lose the ball uncontested as he did several
times last night.
- -The things that impressed me the most last night were the drastic
cutback on turnovers in the 2nd half and the relentless job they did on
the offensive boards.  
- -Last year the Cs played hard and stupid, this year they look to be
playing hard and smart (Antoine stepping out of bounds aside)
John