Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, Paul Pierce ... move aside. Thursday was Glen Davis' and Nate Robinson's night to shine. The Celtics' super subs were the true X factors of Game 5, combining for 30 points off the bench.
What did you think of Game 4? Will the bench be able to remain as strong on Sunday? And with the series evened up (again), which team will win Game 5 in Boston? Discuss and vote below!
“The Celtics will win this series, which will be the first of a 12-peat.
” -- LegionOfDo
“Celtics won a game they HAD to win... they have had some fluky things happen in their 2 wins (Ray Allen eight 3s, Rondo triple-double, bench going crazy tonight) so let's see if they can do that again & I really doubt it. Lakers win Game 5 and take the series in six.
” -- LakersNBAChampions
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- Mark "Guru" GarrowYes, I believe he will.
- Dave (SSC)The new ford engines seem like they have nice speed..but concerned about fuel mileage. Any word on how they stack up there.
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