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Overly optimistic .... probably ... but why not ... Celtics may be peaking soon.
We match up more favorably against the Cavs then we do Orlando - I think your prediction may be right.
The key to the Celts - as it always is - is Rondo's confidence and aggression. When he is creating, we are the best team in the league. When he jogs down the court, hands it off to Paul Pierce or KG and then goes and waits in the corner, we are a .500 team. It really is that simple for the Celtics.
I hate the Cavaliers but LeBron is on another planet above everyone right now.
I hope I am wrong,but Cavaliers in 6 - It's Cleveland's year - if the Browns aren't going anywhere at least the fans of that city can celebrate with the NBA.
Rondo is a BEAST! Celtics up 11 at the half. In large part to Rondo's aggressiveness in the paint. Glad the Celtics locked him up to an extension!
Rondo is a BEAST! Celtics up 11 at the half. In large part to Rondo's aggressiveness in the paint. Glad the Celtics locked him up to an extension!
Did we really expect the Celtics not to blow a nice sized lead as they have done too often all year?...Not surprised at all
This series comes down to a MUST WIN in Cleveland game 2, they lose the next one and its over in 5 or 6 games
When Rondo is the only one playing at a high level you are in trouble+1
Not to mention yet another poor performance from Rasheed Wallace.
I wonder what the stats are for the numbers of 3's he's missed since around a 1/3 of the way into the regular season...
-Jamman
Celts finally put 4 quarters together
Win the next game and we are back in business...I would say we are far from out of the woods yet, although we now have the edge on home court.
On a side not, I agree with Reggie Miller's analysis on LeBron's elbow. It definitely is not 100%. That's extremely good news for the Celtics, going back to Boston having taken HCA.
I'm not buying it - Lebron is 100%. When we play good D against him, he struggles - when we don't, he plays well, it's not complicated. He only shows signs of the elbow hurting when it's convenient to him (and has no impact on the game) therefore - much like with everything Lebron does - I know its just for show.
One thing I'm surprised that hasn't been commented on yet - the Superstar factor. The Cavs are getting the Superstar calls. They've taken 30 more free throws and been called for 25 less fouls through 2 games - that's insane, particularly given we have completely dominated 5/8 quarters of the series.
The Cavs have just 4 more points in the paint this entire series - normally, points in the paint is pretty indicative of how aggressive a team is, and how often they are taking it to the whole - which usually lends itself free throws. I cannot understand how two teams can have the same amount of points in the paint, but one team can get called for exponentially more fouls. It is impossible.
I'm sure that will get no play in the press, they have bigger things to worry about:
2010 NBA Playoffs: Danny Ainge of Boston Celtics seen tossing towel to distract Cleveland Cavaliers free-throw shooters - ESPN
Honestly, I'm not a conspiracy theorist, but the truth is, the NBA, the media, and the networks really want to see Lebron James get to the Finals. The referees are human, and they treat Lebron as "the King". If we win this series, it's going to be 5 on 8 every game - even at home.