Shaq is out.

**CHAZ** · 12-15-10, 11:27 AM

Officially out for sure? I haven't seen anything yet.

**lyon804** · 12-15-10, 01:07 PM

Why does this even matter snowball? Celtics don't need Shaq to teach NY some lessons? That Turkey fella yall have will be just fine, besides big baby playing better all the time. Boston still has the big 4 and that is more than enough.

**Snowball** · 12-15-10, 01:20 PM

yeah, and even so, Shaq may play some time at the final decision.
Rivers may be playing head games with the Knicks.
He said if it was an important game, Shaq would play.

I am not pulling my Celtics ML bets. I parlayed Celts/Spurs MLs and Celts/Suns MLs
also like that OKC/Hou over 209
and Celts +1/Chargers -2.5 teaser

Expecting a big game from Garnett.
Main reason I stuck with the bet is that Rivers is planning on having KG and Baby on the
floor together at critical defensive moments.
Knowing the Celtics had Sunday and Monday totally off with no practice
and yesterday they did practice it's 3 full days and today - of course they will
be VERY well rested.. plus this "rivalry" talk by the media i think has gotten under their skin
and they feel insulted by it.
did you see the Pierce after practice clip on ESPN ? Rivalry ???

**lyon804** · 12-15-10, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by Snowball

yeah, and even so, Shaq may play some time at the final decision.
Rivers may be playing head games with the Knicks.
He said if it was an important game, Shaq would play. that is mind games...

I am not pulling my Celtics ML bets. I parlayed Celts/Spurs MLs and Celts/Suns MLs
also like that OKC/Hou over 209
and Celts +1/Chargers -2.5 teaser

Expecting a big game from Garnett.
Main reason I stuck with the bet is that Rivers is planning on having KG and Baby on the
floor together at critical defensive moments.
Knowing the Celtics had Sunday and Monday totally off with no practice
and yesterday they did practice it's 3 full days and today - of course they will
be VERY well rested.. plus this "rivalry" talk by the media i think has gotten under their skin
and they feel insulted by it.
did you see the Pierce after practice clip on ESPN ? Rivalry ???

No, I did not see it.. I am not a Boston Fan like you, nor am I a fan period, but trust me I fully know what the Celtics are about. They are a sleeping giant. I expect them to send a message to NY and the rest of the NBA that they are by far the class of the East by far. They should shit all over NY just for shits n giggles tonite because these are the type games you get to see the Celtics actually play. Most of the time they are just going thru the motions because they are such a veteran group and so talented, plus they know the big picture. I expect you will see the Celtics tonite...

Also, Nate Robinson.. Maybe X-factor.. I know he loves being in Boston but he was mistreated in NY big time, don't think he has forgotten and would like to have an impact tonite.

These are the games Boston lives for. I will be shocked if they loose actually.

I remember last yeat when everybody started swinging on Charlotte Bobcats and talk about them being a good home team and how tough they was at home.... Boston heard all that..

Celtics 108-90 Bobcats (Dec 1, 2009) Game Recap - ESPN

http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?id=291201030

Expert recap and game analysis of the Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Bobcats NBA game from December 1, 2009 on ESPN.

**Snowball** · 12-15-10, 02:05 PM

good point on Nate.

Semih Erden has been doing well, but he is truly the Celtics 4th center (Perk,Shaq,Jermaine,Semih)
it is not likely to matter.. as long as Semih and Baby don't get into deep foul trouble.

are you going to watch the game ?

**CHAZ** · 12-15-10, 02:11 PM

Shaq misses Knicks game with injured right calf

http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nba/news/story?id=5922784

Celtics center Shaquille O'Neal sat out Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

Reports: Shaquille O'Neal sitting out

BOSTON -- Celtics center Shaquille O'Neal will sit out Wednesday's game against the Knicks in New York due to a sore right calf, according to multiple media reports. It's not clear if he will be available for Thursday's game in Atlanta either.

**lyon804** · 12-15-10, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by Snowball

good point on Nate. Semih Erden has been doing well, but he is truly the Celtics 4th center (Perk,Shaq,Jermaine,Semih) it is not likely to matter.. as long as Semih and Baby don't get into deep foul trouble. are you going to watch the game ?

I hope to watch it some..kinda hard for me to watch everything I want nowadays with a wife and a child. I understand the Celtics pretty good though and I know what they are about.. Don't know about the spread but I just don't see them loosing tonite. Yeah, the Celtics are not at full strength but when has it ever mattered with them? They win consistently with whatever unit they put on the floor. And for the most part the main guys are good to go. If any of the 4 was not plaing I might be some concerned but since Boston has them it is more than enough to beat NY tonite. Go Celtics!

**Snowball** · 12-15-10, 02:19 PM

**monkeyking** · 12-15-10, 02:21 PM

did the line even budge at this news?

**thebestthereis** · 12-15-10, 04:00 PM

once the news broke the celtics went to -10 then back to -4 where it settled as of recently

**lolbear** · 12-15-10, 05:06 PM

i heard JON is gonna be back?