Boston Celtics Hosed as Referees Dictate Orlando Magic’s Game Five Win
May 26th, 2010 by Frances White Leave a reply »It was evident from the start of the game that the officials were calling this game to extend the series.
The Celtics weren't able to get into any kind of rhythm because of foul trouble.
Two minutes left in the first half, and Eddie Rush called Kendrick Perkins for a technical foul.
The problem was that Perkins had walked away and was not trying to upstage the referee.
It wouldn't have been so bad, but it was Perk's second and an automatic ejection. The Celtics were left without their anchor in the middle and so started a slow dissent and a Game Six in Boston.
Ray Allen either can't handle or respect J.J. Reddick enough as he continues to dominate bench play.
Doc Rivers's stubbornness toward change cost the Celtics an opportunity to close out the series.
The Celtics penchant for stockpiling veteran players on the bench may be their Achilles heel.
Tony Allen's play is deteriorating the further the Celtics get into the playoffs and Marquis Daniels still hasn't shown that he can contribute.
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