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October 17, 2008
Eddie House was Eddie Money
The Celtics lost at home to the New York Knicks 104-97.
Eddie House was Eddie Money last night with 27 points in 30 minutes on 16 shots. You might say House has found a home.
And with his new contract, just maybe he's bought two tickets to Paradise.
The Knicks actually resembled a team for much of the night and played some defense. Nate Robinson lit up the Celtics for 19 points in 13 minutes to lead the Knicks. Randolph added 15 points. David Lee started, with Eddie Curry now coming off the bench.
Rajon Rondo sprained his ankle in the 3rd quarter and did not return.
It seemed Eddie was money, even though it got a little sloppy when the Cs started singing 'Take Me Home Tonight' and he started chucking up bombs like a high school star trying to get his average up. Still, he kept things exciting almost until the final buzzer. He finished 10 of 16 overall and a laser-like 7-11 from the 3 point line.
With the big three playing limited minutes again, after sitting out last night, someone had to step up and make shots. House has answered the call twice in a row.
Pierce scored 15 points in 14 minutes. Ray Allen added 10 points in 10.5 minutes. Kevin Garnett added 11 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 TOs in 26 minutes.
Kendrick Perkins had 7 rebounds and 6 boards in 20 minutes in a solid outing as he continues his return from shoulder problems.
Eddie House has demonstrated over the last few games what a consistently good shooter he is. It almost makes you wonder what he could do with more regular minutes. Almost. teams are still apply pressure, at times, when he brings the ball up. Putting he and Pruitt together gave the team two ball handlers in the game.
Tony Allen had 11 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 4 TOs in 25 minutes. Patrick O'Bryant had 4 blocks and 8 boards in 14 minutes, but incurred Doc's frustration at one point anyway. Glen Davis added 6 boards and hit a few jump shots, but finished 4-9 on the night.
Leon Powe played but 7 minutes drawing 3 quick fouls.
A Darius Miles DNP-CD is not a good sign for the player's attempted comeback with the Celtics.
Coach D'Antoni's new team won't ever be mistaken for the Suns, but there was a semblence of order and effort at both ends of the court - at times. They did hand the Cs their 2nd preseason loss, though it was mostly scrubs on the floor when it mattered most.
Eddie rocked the house and seems to have found a home in Boston. After playing for 7 straight different teams each year after leaving Miami, he is playing a 2nd season and signed for yet another in Boston. Eddie said "I Wanna Go Back" and they made it happen, giving the Cs some of the sweetest long distant shooting off the bench and team hustle they could obtain for the ....money.
next up: the Nets on Sunday.
Posted by Tom on October 17, 2008 10:51 PM
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