OST: 2008/09 NBA Playoffs - Rd 1 (2) Celtics vs. (7) Bulls (Celtics win 4-3)

[Glenn]

According to the Chicago Tribune, after Allen's shot Tyrus Thomas attempted a desperation 60-footer because coach Vinny Del Negro had burned the Bulls' final timeout with 20.1 seconds left and the Bulls trailing 115-113.

"People are going to second-guess and first-guess," Del Negro said. "So what? I don't care. I'm the coach. I will make the decisions. That's the way it is."

I like this guy.

[WTFchris]

Yeah, imagine having a decisive coach...


I don't know that you can knock him (didn't see the game but I'm looking at the play by play).

He called the timeout trailing with 20 seconds left. it worked and they tied the game. then Boston called a time out to set up a game winning play. Chicago put in their defensive players and had to play for overtime. Boston hit the game winner. What else could Del Negro do? Not use the time out at 20 seconds? What happens if the don't tie the game? Then you have an unused time out and you lose. I'd rather use all means at my disposal to win. it's not his fault his team couldn't stop the game winner. You have to have faith they will.