Ray Ray, where art thou?
By: Jason Devaney
We gotta get this guy shooting again.
After scoring just seven points in Game 7 Sunday, Allen was held scoreless for the first time since I paid $0.99 for a gallon of gas. In last Friday’s Game 6, although he scored 20 points, Allen went 1 for 8 from beyond the arc.
Just so we’re clear, we are talking about one of the best 3-point shooters in NBA history. 
Fortunately for the Celtics, one member of the Big Three stepped up and had a big night – Kevin Garnett and his 28 points. And don’t forget Rajon Rondo’s huge performance, which consisted of 15 points – including a 5-for-6 mark from the charity stripe.
Then there was Paul Pierce, who had a dismal day shooting. He dropped in just four points on 2 for 14 shooting.
Will somebody please give these guys another bowl of Wheaties in the morning? Something. Anything. Or maybe they could all take a page out of Garnett’s book and not sleep a wink before the next day’s game – El Chosen One was too amped up to get any rest Saturday evening, so he passed the time by watching game film.
I saw a lot of good things in Tuesday’s series opener, and I saw a lot of bad things. Fortunately Lebron James was not his usual dominating self, adding just 12 points to the Cavs’ total. Will his field goal shooting (2 for 18) stay cold in the next few games?
All signs point to no.
In order for the Celtics to win this series, a few things need to happen. Pierce and Allen must get hot, the Celtics must win at least one road game (to break the winless streak, if anything) and James has to be contained and held somewhat in check. If Bron Bron scores less than 20 points per contest, I like the Celtics’ chances.
I was also impressed with Sam “Ugliest Man in the NBA” Cassell. His 13 points were clutch, and I liked his intensity after getting “accidentally” kicked in the head by Zydrunas Ilgauskas. That flagrant foul he received in the second quarter? Awful call. I think James deserves an Oscar for his performance on that play.
Am I bleeding? Is my lip bleeding? Seriously, is it bleeding now?
Come on Ray Ray. And Paul. Flash some gang signs for us and start making some shots.
We’re not in trouble yet, but another dismal Game 2 would certainly not help our cause.