IcyPatriot

Well ... the Celtics season has a arrived ... they begin tomorrow vs the Cavaliers. Anyone wish to make any predictions?

My guess is they go 58 - 24 a few less than last year. I think they are a better team than last year but I think injuries will be a problem this year. Not major injuries but nagging type injuries.

I hope Doc really spreads the minutes around. One negative I have is how tired Paul Pierce looked come seasons end. He was so exhausted he wasn't even driving the lane looking for contact like he always has. I think Daniels will see major minutes as the season rolls along.

Other than commenting on the obvious I'd like to comment on 2 players ... Kendrick Perkins and Lester Hudson. I think Perkins is going to have a great season because I think he will be the healthiest he has been in a few years. I love his maturity his passion for owning the paint. It will be fun to see if Doc goes with Perk, Garnett, and Wallace at times ... just for kicks.

Also ... by seasons end fans are going to love Lester Hudson ... this kid is going to be a decent NBA player. He'll be buried on the bench for a while but what he has going for him is that he is 25 so he is very physically and mentally mature. If Daniels plays a lot of 3 Hudson could earn a good 5-7 minutes after mid season.

WhiskeyBreath

60+ wins and a title if everyone stays healthy.

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KontradictioN

Ehh, it depends on what Shaq shows up in Cleveland. If it's the Shaq that's hungry for another title, Cleveland is taking the East this year. If it's the Shaq that just wants to lumber up and down the court and collect a paycheck, the Celtics have the East (and possibly the NBA title) waiting for them. It's definitely coming down to those two.

As for the West, don't see anybody else contending for that besides the Lakers. I don't think the Nuggets are going to do it either (although I actually like Chauncy Billups now that he's with them).

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captain insano

big baby is already hurt. he got in some fight and broke a finger i believe. not off to a good start.

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WhiskeyBreath

Eh, not that big of a loss right now. Wallace was going to cut into his minute this season anyway. He will be a nice player off the bench when he heals up though.

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Pats Fanatic

I agree with this plus I don't think it really matters if everyone is healthy but Garnett and Pierce are the two that are the key. If either of those two goes down it will be like last year if they stay healthy I think it's banner 18.

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captain insano

i hope your right . baby did a excellent job last year. sometimes injuries snowball and this will really stunt babies growth as a player. plus the green needs as many young guys making contributions as possible. i just don't like a injury right off the bat before they even play a freakin game. and who knows how kg will be. he looks great so far but you never know with a guy his age coming back from a significant injury. fingers crossed.

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IcyPatriot

62 - 47 Celtics a few minutes into the 3rd quarter. Celtics defense already looks tight and we're not getting stuck when forced into our 1/2 court offense. Paul Pierce is operating with a bit of room out there which is nice to see. Shaq is getting the ball in the paint and kicking it out - Doc will fix that.

Mossed81

Celts win and look good doing it. This is going to be a fun season.

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Great Celts win!!!!!