Boston's Big 3 still has life in those old bones

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bostons-big-3-still-life-193901803--nba.html

Nothing new; just a light pre-game read in an AP article.

Makes you appreciate what we have had, here's hoping all goes well tonight and we leave Atlanta victorious. Thanks for the reminder! (I really didn't need to be reminded, I have been driving my family nuts the last 2 days)!!!!!!!!

Note the Joe Johnson quote:

"Johnson was clearly frustrated by the lack of scoring opportunities.

''I don't think they're doing anything different defensively on me,'' he said. ''It's just basically getting an opportunity to touch the ball. That's it.''

While praising Horford's performance, Johnson said the center's return seemed to hurt the chemistry the Hawks had developed over the three months without him.

'Whether the rotations are different or the guys don't know when they're going to play, I don't know what it is,'' Johnson said. ''You've got a whole team back together that hasn't played together since January. It is kind of tough to change that coming into Game 4 of the playoffs. That's a big adjustment.'"

That quote epitomizes my belief that regaining a player can be as big a discontinuity factor as losing a player. Either way, there's a disruption in the chemistry.

Sam

Gotta love this Tweet from Greg Dickerson. It says:

Just talked w Joe Johnson. Said no effort in Game 4. Wasn't sure if it would be there for Game 5.

Great attitude, along with bitching about not getting enough touches. Way to pump up the troops, Joe. Glad he's gone.


bob


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This quote after an article before game 4 about Johnson still wanting revenge on the Celtics for trading him!

joe johnson is a waste, hes the highest paid player in the league!! what a WASTE, and people think Melo is one dimensional? JJ's game hasn't changed ever, now he has even less hot streaks and plays with less energy.

But at least he doesn't waste any energy trying to play defense.

He's too busy crying about not getting enough "TOUCHES"