Turn Up The Bass: Brandon Helps Boston Beat Sixers, 101-85

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The Celtics used a strong second half to pull away from the 76ers and win Game 5, 101-85. The win gives Boston a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven series.

The series shifts back to Philadelphia for Game 6 on Wednesday.

Brandon Bass isn’t used to doing national TV interviews after games, so you can forgive him for being a bit confused when these Celtics fans want to give him a high-five.

Nice form, guys.

That all changed after Rondo sliced through the 76ers’ defense for three easy layups in the fourth quarter of Game 5.

That might have been a bit of an overreaction on Webber’s part, but in fairness, shouting “RONDOOOOOO” is a lot of fun.

It’s imperative for any team to keep sticking together and running their sets when the going gets tough. It’s especially important for a team like the 76ers that lacks a go-to scorer.

Brandon Bass scored 18 points in the third quarter, further proving that this Celtics-76ers series makes no sense. Or … does it?

To me, it’s actually a little more simple that you’d think. The 76ers, throughout this series, just aren’t paying attention to the Celtics’ big men. We’ve talked about this several times in this StoryStream, and it’s still true.

Nice effort, Elton Brand, but this isn’t the way to finish off a crossover.

Of course, Kevin Garnett did kick him in the shin. In any event, it’s an unnatural move for a 6’9” guy.

FE-FI-FO-FUM.

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Kevin Garnett is a fearless competitor who gives 150 percent on every possession. All the cliches apply.

But none of that prevents us from ridiculing this especially violent flop in Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Upon taking over the 76ers’ coaching job, one of Collins’ first objectives was to restore Brand’s confidence. Throughout his first year, he talked up Brand’s intangibles and noted how important he was to the team. It was a psychological ploy because he didn’t want to be seen as another Eddie Jordan in Brand’s eyes.

We’re now another year removed from Jordan’s tenure, but I suspect that Collins kept the shaky Brand/Jordan relationship in the back of his mind when deciding not to bench Brand in Game 5.

Leaving Garnett open from his sweet spot is a risky strategy, but if Garnett continues to fire blanks, it’ll work out for Philadelphia.

Bradley played 28 minutes in Game 4, scoring eight points and snagging three rebounds for the Celtics. He scored 14 points in his first game of the 2012 NBA playoffs, but has not reached double figures in points since.

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With Avery Bradley out and a hobbling Ray Allen now in the starting lineup, the Boston Celtics need aggressive Rajon Rondo in their pivotal Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers. So far, they’ve gotten it. Rondo has already beaten Evan Turner on a blow-by and Jrue Holiday on a pick and roll to get layups. Both times, the 76ers’ guard crowded Rondo too closely and Rondo sped by them.

The more cynical among us will start scrutinizing every call the officials make, just as they did when the whistles looked imbalanced during Game 3 of Thunder-Lakers. Me? I’m not encouraging dishonesty, per se. But if David Stern has to do some things to give us the playoff matchups I want to see, let’s just say I won’t write any angry columns about it.

That’s right, I said it. No one’s encouraging the fix. No one’s even saying the league would do such a thing. I’m just saying...well, check out the latest “Bomani & Jones,” and it’ll all make sense.