Doc Rivers, Celtics Head Coach

Our conversation that. That would be secure our congress is Doc Rivers is brought to you by Lexus of Watertown the only more impressed of the Alexis is the customer's satisfaction you'll receive from general manager Billy UC and everyone at Lexus of -- on good morning Doc Rivers how are yet. We're doing well pay at the quality of the last two opponents aside and Ahmad denigrating your wins is that about. What the coach would have hoped for. Ball moment a little rebounding and your Big Three played I believe 24 out of the 48 minutes is not about what you look abortion Europe toward the playoffs.

You have more into defense mode and there. And all that I mean it's -- Whenever we score a lot of people get lost in the points and obviously the problems important. But effective were writing because we're getting stops and where did multiple stuff that's far more important than anything else.

Now after the Cleveland game but before these two victory over Detroit in the next you'll quoted in the locker room and is that a -- a couple of different people. This team is very very close outlook you can hear all the -- is rolling in New England but they work what exactly did you mean by this team is getting very very closely on -- stock at that -- being sarcastic. When you said that that you could be.

may now. You know you look at the Clinton game guys who didn't play great and it was succeed all of -- left in the third quarter you know on the road. So there's a lot of positive side we have -- back to back in those positions so into the over the misfortune to have tomorrow. What we did do was once committed next -- was was flight -- that. And it you can get some things you can -- improvement seven improvement. Everybody's starting to get the rhythm back. You know and that's so literally out of -- people realize when and what about the injuries -- about the amount of injuries have been trying to bring guys back at the same time. -- usual rhythm and in your time as a teen -- individuals and we haven't gotten back but we're still disputed back and if we didn't get it back in time you know -- that in the interview on the budget.

If we narrow it down to the specific individuals I assume getting a backer getting close for Ray -- means the shot for Paul Pierce does that mean his explosive distort the bucket.

Yeah I've been to school drove -- right you know you know we have do. China to open a little bit when he first came back -- instrument these guys who will -- a lot of pit road. A lot of pinned down to talk. Those things we use we don't have to do we can use -- in and was targeted that the that. So in a statement to make that could potentially add spokesman did a little bit more comfortable in the polls. You know and more importantly -- Rondo and perk and a bit out of -- started back to their home world. That put the team better you know rivals push the ball -- Didn't involved you know when everything was -- Ronald the bonuses and into good in this and score. Now when -- about that. And then to push the ball and then move the ball get everybody involved and so now that's what do.

So I'd take a techno -- should not the you know the most optimistic -- your coach coach is by nature tickle in the professional level can be. A pessimist to realists and and say. We -- cynical he would see Chuck Daly what does that print the prince of darkness. Thing would Larry Brown -- bill -- those guys. And you're not that bad but you can be -- times and when you set that I -- close an -- in the close to one. Specifically what do you mean close to what are close to being a championship contender again.

Yeah I've ever listen that I know -- this week this would defend from the world would have gotten -- They're an absolute blood that I don't let anybody else in Florida and oversight about but I haven't and I know we can reach back to that level. And we have to get back to that level I think -- Everyone forgets conveniently. Distressed didn't destroy -- moon right men at the same thing and no help and we've added pieces men is gonna help Mike -- gonna help. So you know you know like I told guys when they're gonna defend ourselves we've just been -- And we have to prove that booked every group like and then I can beluga.

You have interesting comment before. Last night's game as you often do -- I set up and listen to this again less like you said. This team presented challenges that you didn't expect and you had to get I don't exact words but you remember. You said you had to get recruited guys that she never thought you'd have to get through to. Or something along those lines what do you mean by that --

Yeah -- definitely don't start struggle I'm you know they looked out and god. We're concerned. No. Hope -- number one. And then just trying to get it back in our belief system back that -- Did this back and no problem ineptitude person does have been put some developments. You know we're going to be okay you know our guys when they announced that -- throughout the year I would agree it would guys in the in the fact that they're all here. And -- rooted here and men are winning games you know they want to know what's going on what's wrong and you know you have to keep. And then to Newman tell them god you're alive and discredited that will we have billion. And who now doesn't start with the.

Our recently. Duck racially one online columnist opined about the Celtics and said. Part of the problem is when the Big Three are struggling both are always the three. But the rest of the team looks toward for leadership is tough to lead when you're struggling and his conclusion was at this point. Rondo and perk need to step up -- I hate that term mean to assume. More of a leadership role on this team -- do you agree with that and be is that easier said than done.

Well number one I heard about that I couldn't disagree that that that ludicrous. You know. And I don't know who wrote it and said abetted this is adequate and inability to. I don't think this team you know -- go to bed and and Paula really are. The -- does -- want to impose I think the -- and possibly third team and they always this. So I don't know how all of the -- a different leadership will admit that felt so great print or. First thing that. But but not realistic. I think this -- leadership. It has been intact all year. I think all five of those guys lead when they need to. But the bottom line -- those -- five. Met one to a three. Or not to -- write -- hurt the Pope probably. Have to set the table for the competitive we're gonna go. But there may the best comment about -- conditions then it wouldn't sit started five of the group have been together and met the group. -- But the -- one guy given how rough beat resort. Have been engulfed by this so the rest of the guys who mostly new to this team. Probably were there and and and you know the last couple games they've done that. We mentioned that were really good.

setting the starting five aside and looking at the bench. What percentage increase or decrease is there. When your bench plays well as a whole during a game versus morally I believe it was the Cleveland game. That your top first three guys off the bench went a combined one for fourteen but what percentage -- that reduce your chances of winning depending on the opponent of course.

Well look and listen to reboot that more because I wanted an individual right no don't say up in the playoffs. Probably a little bit less because you could always go -- starters and yeah and that's one of the things are trying to build right now is not only are our bench you know you think about a big misstep the year. No might -- lead -- to make is new. -- Anderson just the solution with the team. You know I bet a lot of -- right or on the -- so -- try and get them right. Rhythm timing conditioning everything and at the same time we tried to build our starters you know. I'm trying to get him short minister Magellan won't know purposes so conditioning wise in the post are. It below them burned 35 up 38 minutes a night it took need to.

I heard that my -- and mentioned that. Talk to Ray Allen about the standings and Allen admitted that he hadn't even looked at them didn't even know what they were until the Milwaukee game that recent Milwaukee game so he's just it's march and he's looking at the standings. For the first time I know you look at more than that -- but how much does it matter to you a disk third places third place important will that beat. A goal and on the stretch.

No -- go to be very the business side. I know who Atlanta is ahead of us. Yeah I'm here in the army.

And I want to. Guide -- yeah -- they lost last night. A technical.

I don't remember and I'm so focused. I can and I believe it doesn't matter you know obviously I would love to beaten number one feet yeah I -- gonna happen. Number two doesn't look good in. Listen guys we have to be healthy right and then if we are. The point in time as if that's what we would tell each other will play anybody -- any --

That -- when you get into the playoffs let's say you go away series or two at the least which of the following three bench players. Marquis Daniels Finley ornate. Stand to have a chance to be your next PJ brown opposing.

Well -- less than. But I would think marquis -- because he's been here. And then maybe well card in some ways might -- significant about it have a great night last -- but overall -- several public in the playoffs. Maybe the guys that had the chance would be that one game inflation. You don't win a playoff game for somewhere down the line. Are so I was going to be struggling. That would have and point. And gonna get and the material. That's what we're trying to. Give him in that role and I think he will be good but what --

Denny said the broadcast he'd like to see marquis is be a lot more aggressive. I think we all understand what that means is that because of what you've seen in practice on what you know his capabilities are he just doesn't exert himself not exert himself. Uncertain as to step up -- because. He's not as aggressive and games as he is in practice as he demonstrated view that he can be quite a contributor.

Welcome. No limit you when you first started with that in the -- are mean and -- proceed yet. The Internet who was slowed him and since coming back. You have the food and mentality instead of the -- mentality on the floor. And we're trying to give them back to that you know and -- government -- you -- last couple games and far more aggressive. These competitive rebound and break it gives -- players in the league that you want doormat. All of the peculiar idea. But you can't. And moved him to do that more or less and -- that that. So which was executed secondly the nightmare to guard down on the boat. And obviously with the second unit with a bit of double -- them -- out there.

It -- projected the playoffs let's say you run into a young athletic team like the hawks how do you deal with that physical comedy.

Well number one adopted fidelity. It's -- would help voted out of billions and they didn't want discounts this but during the playoffs you know the most rested. You -- days off are you ready you know playing four and five dating back to back games. They can play during the regular season. And you have a smoking focus I think. It has Bluetooth Mets we just spoke athletic teams gonna -- well -- don't read receipt. And it --

Doc I know yeah I have Marquette in the finals who -- it -- they've been playing the Final Four. -- they don't go look at the road now they got a tough road to get -- but I assume use you you you feel like they're gonna get there and play either. Syracuse duke I don't know.

Good stuff. -- you gotta go with the met at in the days ago. Also. Strengthen conducted because there -- most talented team. But also the youngest and on one night on one day in the playoffs. And determine the bad night in. And you don't and would welcome in the game well in that Kentucky is gonna happen. To them but it is Lenovo. There's no I don't didn't want to beat them they're playing their best including Kansas. Include equivalent of the admiral Allen camp is the combination of the most talent and experience. The -- continues you -- they've proven. Bill that. I think this is the best news that the team to get behind that.

Denny have a bet over BYU or market going further.

Yeah. No maybe about you know like people who are you a lot of people don't like him I think they're -- Better and seeing they can put points on the board. You know wouldn't be addressing how they're built.

What what's the bet between you and -- Washington this week. And Nate Robertson from one.

Milosevic does its offices. No no it was no no reputable and -- who can't afford been a lot of talk to write this I -- itself. Why -- win this game with eight minutes. Many -- not a lot of Tressel wouldn't malignant market completely mr.

He fits right in on this team doesn't. I know a college game -- dummy -- is it really necessarily a thing it's more Danny's thing. It was a school you know not named Kansas not names here accused not named Kentucky. Or even duke that that's gonna make some noise in this think somebody we might not expect.

We -- open -- window of simple quick and well as they do almost seems. I've into the head of the first round Madden. They've won those between Jamaica --

It doc we've under shall we understood it to -- info on Brandon spikes it was -- yesterday in Florida. We know that your daughter is dating Brandon spikes is that correct.

that is correct. Not. I didn't want to -- and -- men in the -- will be without knowing him it -- important to the toward. Noted there well targeted and a couple of times and so these women do well. You know yesterday he had rented I don't know but the great time in the will be addressed and that affects them.

He ever go to anyone's eyes out like when you're around but it it it it.

Yeah. Pitcher it's taught that in the echo what they -- got a clue asylum could you.

Okay. No but I would say I've -- from would be no good fit because -- that type of our. -- smart a guy that depend on the field so it's spartans who have let me put it that way.

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I didn't expect -- number one. I didn't ability to make big shots he's gonna throughout his career you very comfortable Pickens then the guys in the beginning. It will have on the road. You know they doubled all the way it worked seven -- when you can love Michael. You feel very confident that not only -- printed but it'll make the --

You probably know you pay attention all things going on Boston's -- big night there at the garden because everybody's wait and see how the Bruins respond. Now they stick up for their fallen teammate against a guy and a team that that knocked him out of the the season you get frustrated ever compare and contrast. What the NBA is able -- in most cases -- able to do when somebody takes a cheap shot in your game.

You know blocked -- and now my day was pretty easy. Just log big guy is and then they just put your book which player yes now you can't let up anymore and that's a problem for the Bruins not who don't have fans wanted to see him go -- recognition. You know out of the mine has been the best way is by beat them. And domestic political you can have but when -- Lugo well most the public like out of no maybe not this year but the -- never forget I didn't board then than they could get. This murder conviction is new modem never -- you -- but I think the more the focus had to build winning today.

Did you get a chance to see I assume you did the tape of the game and and do you think. The response to David -- cheap shot on Ray Allen was just to win the game and win big was that was at an appropriate response.

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A lot of it just turns to shoulder to just. Pop some bread and --

But I would implode before we couldn't even from above bits. Could have been -- the -- reported okay well wouldn't you. Little comfort that so I don't know what Olympia and you know.

He fell down over result guy and Rachel ray was bumped into him for position and he felt -- sort of shoved them -- guy but he literally tripped over his own teammate.

Nobody didn't do that knowing that men and yeah that -- when you would never happened so. But immediately the -- Equipment to do that they've removal.

AA final question and it just found this in the bottom my -- from last night's game. Who is that guy impersonating Tracy McGrady what the hell happened to him --

Andrew is you know -- be anything there. It might actually pulpit. Don't have a long way to go -- Bonuses and other. Now and -- stronger but you know he's not optimistic you know we live a -- talk about that today.

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