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[Sille Skrub]

Two years ago today, the Celtics played the Lakers in Game 5 of the 2008 NBA Finals. They had a chance to clinch their 17th NBA Championship on the Staples Center floor. They didn't get the job done and eventually clinched two days later in Boston.

The Celtics are in the same position right now, but tonight will be different.

Tonight, the Celtics will win on that Staples Center floor and become champions...

again.

18!

[Andrew]

The Lakers have lost more Finals games than anyone in the NBA. They know how to lose in the finals, alright? They're just showing us that right now.

[TFisNEXT]

I would like to add that Boston has clinched the title against the Lakers in all of their previous home arenas (The Forum and Los Angeles Arena, and even the old Minneapolis Auditorium)...so its time to break in the Staples Center's Celtics virginity. Do it tonight.

[SemperFidelisSox]

"Whatever happened to the Los Angeles dynasty? You guys were talking about a dynasty...Here's where it is right here!!"

[Centerfielder19]

Smoke 'em if ya got 'em. Cigar lit courtesy of Phil Jackson's Game 5 bashing of Celts ability to close out in the fourth quarter. D. Wade, King James and Dwight Howard aren't buying it either! What an ass clown.

Edited by Centerfielder19, 15 June 2010 - 01:11 AM.

[BucketOBalls]

Make this happen again. Different logo, same result.

[Sille Skrub]

The Lakers have lost more Finals games than anyone in the NBA. They know how to lose in the finals, alright? They're just showing us that right now.

KG in the press conference tonight (hopefully):

"Well, I'm sure Phil noticed that we didn't blow the lead in the fourth quarter tonight."

[Caspir]

Here's the thing about the Lakers. Fuck 'em.

[PeaceSignMoose]

Win it for the lizard.

[bosockboy]

59 days ago we were getting our doors blown off by Miami in Game 1. We've come a long way, baby. What a magical two months it's been.

Let's dance on their floor for the first time since, as Bryan Adams would say, the Summer of '69.

[Royal Reader]

KG in the press conference tonight (hopefully):

"Well, I'm sure Phil noticed that we didn't blow the lead in the fourth quarter tonight."

Even better if the Celtics make a 4th quarter comeback.

"I guess these Lakers know well enough how to lose a game, huh?"

Luck the Fakers.

[johnmd20]

59 days ago we were getting our doors blown off by Miami in Game 1. We've come a long way, baby. What a magical two months it's been.

Let's dance on their floor for the first time since, as Bryan Adams would say, the Summer of '69.

Jesus, that was two months ago? The playoffs are no joke, let's hope the Celts can close it out tonight and not have to worry about a Game 7. I am and have always been a ref conspiracy theorist, however, and I think this game will be called heavily in favor of the Lakers. Let's hope Bynum's knee is still the equalizer.

[Mooch]

I have a strange feeling that Ray Allen is going to have a HUGE game tonight.

[Jed Zeppelin]

I feel like partying tonight.

[Manzivino]

Game 6 Refs:

Monty McCutchen, Joe DeRosa, Ken Mauer

[Judge]

Ray Ray can now pickup his jumper at lost baggage claim in LAX.

[RoDaddy]

59 days ago we were getting our doors blown off by Miami in Game 1. We've come a long way, baby. What a magical two months it's been.

Let's dance on their floor for the first time since, as Bryan Adams would say, the Summer of '69.

"Magical" is the word. If we pull this off, it will go down as one of the greatest championships in franchise history.

[amarshal2]

59 days ago we were getting our doors blown off by Miami in Game 1. We've come a long way, baby. What a magical two months it's been.

Let's dance on their floor for the first time since, as Bryan Adams would say, the Summer of '69.

...though they did go on to win that game as well as the next 2.

Since the playoffs started, they've been a team on a mission. They finish it off tonight.

Edited by amarshal2, 15 June 2010 - 08:11 AM.

[Sille Skrub]

Smell that?

It smells like a championship in the air.

Win today!

[bankshot1]

I've experienced 16 of the 17 Championships

Its now time for 18

STAPLE the MF'ing Lakers ears to the floor, make Kobe cry, Pau puke, Sascha wet himself, Phil whine and Jack turn Celtic green

I trust in sille skrub
bring us home

[Hendu for Kutch]

I want to buy a hat and a t-shirt tomorrow.

[ifmanis5]

Game 6 Refs:

Monty McCutchen, Joe DeRosa, Ken Mauer

Wow, I was expecting Bennett and the 3 Stooges. No excuses now, send Jack and the Faker Elite home angry.

[jsinger121]

[CantKeepmedown]

Bring it home boys.

[TheoShmeo]

Here's to the all the Boston area SoSHers who will get to party tonight like it's June 17, 2008.

[PeaceSignMoose]

I have a strange feeling that Ray Allen is going to have a HUGE game tonight.

I've got that feeling too. I think Ray jumps right back into the MVP discussion tonight.

Ray usually has huge games when he gets a little good news about his son. Sounds like Walker is going to be just fine.

Make it rain!

[greatpiino]

I remember finding out about you
Every day my mind is all around you
Looking out of my lonely room
Day after day
Bring it home, baby make it soon
I give my love to you

[Judge Mental13]

[BucketOBalls]

Game 6 Refs:

Monty McCutchen, Joe DeRosa, Ken Mauer

MCutchen is 6th in fouls per game, but he has called them relatively evenly for home/road teams. Seems to just call tight.

DeRosa is 67th and Maur is 75th(of 77!). Both slighly favor the home team, but not terribly. All 3 are middle of the pack for home win%. They will have to work for it(duh), but I think the C's can win this game.


I go on vacation thursday, so I would really like them to win this game, as I won't be able to watch game 7.(Never expected the C's to be in the finals when we booked it; - I'll take it though. )

[The_Powa_of_Seiji_Ozawa]

Do what must be done. Do not hesitate. Show no mercy.

[Oogies Loogies]

I went to the smoke shop and bought a Hoyo de Monterrey just for tonight. Best four bucks I'll ever spend.

As Matt Damon once said, "I would very proudly like to announce that the Boston Celtics are coming here. Yes they are. They are. And I'd like just to let everybody know that categorically, positively, unequivocally, undeniably We're gonna kick your ass!

Edited by Oogies Loogies, 15 June 2010 - 11:02 AM.

[jsinger121]

[mikeford]

Sullys Tap tonight. Hopefully wild in the streets after.

Win.

[The Allented Mr Ripley]

Interesting stat I just saw on ESPN.com (it was from a sidebar, no direct link):

Kobe Bryant's 34.4 field goal percentage in NBA Finals elimination games is the 3rd-lowest by a player with at least 50 attempts in such games in the shot clock era (since 1954-55), among the 38 players that qualify.

[Sille Skrub]

Lamar Odom has been fighting the flu.

[RedOctober3829]

Anything is possible.......again.

[Mr Weebles]

Lamar Odom has been fighting the flu.

I hope it's bird flu.

[Andrew]

"You might see me thrown out of tonight's game around 9:05." - Terry Francona

[BucketOBalls]

I hope it's bird flu.

If I were mean I would post a picture of his wife and say "swine flue". Odom has one of the greatest ratios of talent/spine every, but I don't really hate the guy.

[djbayko]

We haven't had a parade in a few years. I like parades.

My business trip was cancelled this week, so I'm in town all week. Celtics, feel free to close it out tonight.

[zenter]

I've had a large-size version of this image as my work computer background for nigh on two years. Time for a new one, eh?

[NYCSox]

Was that Gavin Maloof in one of the clips? As owner of the Rockets in 1981? Wasn't he something like 16 years old then?

Edited by NYCSox, 15 June 2010 - 12:08 PM.

[CoolPapaBellhorn]

I was on my honeymoon during Game Six in 2008, watching the game with a bunch of college kids and my mortified bride at five in the afternoon in some dive bar in Maui. This will be better.

Beat LA again. Mercy is for the weak.

[DukeSox]

make the lakers feel like Katelyn Faber.

[MoGator71]

Some dude named "maxcoshi" contributed this piece of cinematic genius to youtube in '08



Make max cry tonight...fuck LA

[Judge Mental13]

I actually thought that was pretty funny, Pierce being wheeled down the hallway in slo-mo with that music playing was pretty hilarious.

[Double Down Trent]

make the lakers feel like Katelyn Faber.

[RedOctober3829]

"It's an honor and a responsibility when you put this jersey on."

[dynomite]

I simply cannot believe that as recently as 1986 they would allow fans to rush the court as cops stood idly by. When people say that times were more innocent, I feel like that's the kind of stuff they're talking about.

Or, look at Ike during his campaign:



In any event, the only place people will be rushing tonight is the exits at the Staples Center, hoping to be out of earshot when KG lets another primal scream out and Nate possibly spontaneously combusts out of excitement.

[The Social Chair]

Wow, I was expecting Bennett and the 3 Stooges. No excuses now, send Jack and the Faker Elite home angry.

2/3 were the refs in game 2's 56 foul fest, and the other oversaw game one. That amount of fouls clearly favors the lakers. That's why it's important to come out and set the tone.