If Paul Pierce Is Questionable for Game 2, Then So Is Red Auerbach

You know how occasionally, someone in the mainstream media gets all angry about something irresponsible that may have been written by a blogger? Well, if those types would read their own blogs -- especially the one about the Celtics which runs on the Boston Globe's website -- they might just find that the level of reporting is far below their self-proclaimed high and mighty standards.

The headline of a post that went up shortly after the game screams, "Pierce's status for Game 2 uncertain." So what's wrong with that? I mean, the guy was carted off the floor on a wheelchair, so it's safe to assume he might not be ready for Game 2, right? Wrong. Because there was almost nothing of substance to back up a headline that would surely send Celtics' fans into cardiac arrest first thing in the morning.

The only thing that's used as supporting evidence for this ridiculous assertion is the following quote from Pierce, which, by the way, is the very last line of the post. Pierce's response to the question of whether or not he'll be ready for Game 2:

"We'll see," he said. "I mean, it's in pain. I was able to get through tonight. I don't know if it was off adrenaline or what, but got through it."

That's it. "We'll see" all of a sudden means, "OMG! Pierce might not play in Game 2?!" Please.

Pierce literally came skipping from the tunnel five minutes after he left with the injury, and scored 10 more points the rest of the game, including back-to-back three-pointers late in the third. But besides the visual evidence of Pierce coming back and playing better-than-fine after the injury, there's the common sense that, with three days until Game 2, he'll have plenty of time for rest and treatment to make sure he's ready to go.

Add in Pierce's toughness and overall will to win, and I think he'd have to have a limb amputated or something to keep him from stepping onto the court in Game 2. Hmm, that sounds intriguing. I think I just gave the Globe's Celtics Blog an idea for their next headline.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

6-06-2008 @ 12:29PM

roger said...

"I think I just game the Globe's Celtics Blog an idea for their next headline."

Huh? What was that?

Isn't it awkward when someone is critiquing someone else's writing and then makes mistakes while doing so? I hate when that happens.

6-06-2008 @ 12:31PM

Brett said...

Commenting on the substance of a piece isn't really the same as commenting on spelling or grammar, but thanks for pointing out the typo anyway. Fixed.

6-06-2008 @ 12:33PM

awkward...

6-06-2008 @ 1:15PM

Jon said...

You think Pierce was faking. We get it Brett.

Now how about you change your focus and write a couple of posts dedicated to how poorly Kobe played last night?

6-06-2008 @ 1:18PM

Actually, the only ones I would accuse of dramatizing Pierce's injury would be the ABC/ESPN guys calling the action last night. I think he was legitimately hurt.

But to use a quote of "we'll see" as a reason to lead a post with "Pierce uncertain for Game 2" is ridiculous. This is a crack on the media, not at Pierce or the severity of his injury.

6-06-2008 @ 1:22PM

philip mills said...

Big lakers fan and the celtics out played them def. and controled the boards. kobe did not play like mvp, they better get their act toghter or boston going to kick their as------ lakers should have got physical after the double foul on kobe that just let boston they can push them around. mihm should be off roster and koby carl should on for def gaurd help

6-06-2008 @ 1:44PM

Phenom said...

I really think it was Pierce and Posey's defense that bother Kobe and made him have a poor game.

Im sure Paul will be able to play in Game 2. Its his first NBA Finals. I really dont think anything can keep him out of it.

6-06-2008 @ 2:23PM

Coco nut said...

Chris Sheridan said it was Ray Allen's defense, You say is is Posey/ Pierce, how about we say it is the Celtics Defense?

6-06-2008 @ 3:13PM

"But to use a quote of "we'll see" as a reason to lead a post with "Pierce uncertain for Game 2" is ridiculous."

SO SAYETH THE BLOGGER! I love that you have pronounced yourself the quality compass of how to title articles and what their content must be based on. This coming from someone whose "content" traditionally consists of 50% links and the rest a grab bag of run on sentences and fragments.

I will say it again....awkward.

6-06-2008 @ 4:04PM

kevin hardy said...

maybe they should wheel paul onto the court for game two.to say he is a true warrior, is hard to believe?i lost alot of respect for that show he put on. maybe it will put life into the lakers, kevin

6-06-2008 @ 7:25PM

frank said...

Pierce is a fake!
She was born in LA, so she is the real faker instead Kobe was born in Philly;
Pierce wants to be an LA show girl, so she is the queen right now;
Tom t. is providing her with her drugs and steroid;
She was hurting soooo bad then she came out like the queen in heat ???
Did you saw Tom t. running after her ?
She got her supply and then she was good to go ? Go, figure.

6-06-2008 @ 9:10PM

Dr Huxtable said...

Frank, you suck.

6-07-2008 @ 3:18AM

FNA said...

What a hoot! Frank, you need counseling- seriously. Your sexuality crisis is really getting old.
The Lakers and their fans seem to believe they are owed the NBA title simply by the fact that they are the Lakers and everyone else is just there to give them something to do until the finals roll around.
Good luck, you narcissistic, arrongant bunch of babies.

6-07-2008 @ 3:37AM

"Good luck, you narcissistic, arrongant bunch of babies." This describes Boston sports fans perfectly as well.

6-07-2008 @ 3:46AM

Interesting comment "Dr. H" since Kobe fans seem to believe its their God-given right to have Kobe.. er, the Lakers, win the title every year. I'm sure that would please NBA marketing geeks as well. Basketball fans would prefer to see the winner earn it.

6-07-2008 @ 12:50PM

"Basketball fans would prefer to see the winner earn it." That's why this year's final is such a joke.

6-08-2008 @ 6:09AM

Dr Hux is right- for a change. The NBA cheated the more worthy teams in the Western conference for the cheap-shit Fakers. Too bad for basketball fans.