If I'm exhausted from watching that game, I cannot imagine how the players feel.
Jameer Nelson (23 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists) absolutely killed the Celtics tonight. His penetration (off the pick and roll) and passing was the key to the Magic victory. Dwight Howard (32 points, 16 rebounds) benefited the most from Nelson's penetration.
KG played a horrible 4th quarter and OT (unofficial 0-4, 3 fouls and 3 TOs). He may have gotten himself too worked up following the skirmish with Howard. Rondo (9 points, 3-10 FG, 8 assists) did not look right all night.
Paul Pierce (32 points, 11 rebounds and one terrible possession with the clock winding down in regulation), Ray Allen (22 points, 5-7 3 FG) and Glen Davis (6 points, 7 rebounds) were the only Celtics who brought their A-game tonight.
Give credit to the Magic, rather than quitting they played with a lot of guts tonight.
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