ECF Game 6: Celtics close out the Magic
Paul Pierce led the way with 31-13-5 and four other Celtics scored in double figures — including a timely 13-point second quarter from Nate Robinson while Rajon Rondo was sidelined with a bad back — as Boston closed out Orlando, 96-84.
I wrote earlier about how the Magic needed to get to the line (30+ times) and shoot reasonably well from long range (8+ threes) and they failed in both areas tonight. They shot just 27 free throws and hit just 6-of-22 threes.
Vince Carter 17-7-3 was more aggressive than in the last two games, but he shot just 6-of-15 from the field and shot just 37% in the series. I think it’s safe to say that the trade backfired on the Magic.
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Tags: 2010 NBA Playoffs, Boston Celtics, Nate Robinson, Orlando Magic, Paul Pierce, Vince Carter
Yes, the Carter trade backfired on the Magic (as did trading away Carter to the Suns to get Jason Richardson and a washed-up Turkoglu). That being said, maybe the trade would’ve worked out better if the Magic had kept Turkoglu in the 2009 offseason; having Turkoglu and Carter on the same team might’ve inspired both players and the entire team to play better, with more fire and mojo. It would’ve sent a message to the team and fans that ownership is willing to spend to not just keep a Finals team intact but make it even better to win the title.