Yesterdays the Celtics loss against the Nets leaves every fan shacking their heads. The Nets who now have six wins on the season, could go down as one of the worst teams in NBA history, if they stay on this path. There is not one Celtics fan who is not shocked, surprised, or mad, since they lost to the Nets on their home court.
So every Celtics fan is wondering, how could this happen? There are a couple of differnt reasons for that. First of all they are not playing with any heart or passion. Yesterday they acted like they didn't even want to be there. Even though Kevin Garnett played one of the best games of his season, the team didn't feed off him, and they normally do. The way the Celtics played yesterday was, our championship hopes are going down the drain, so why bother? Is that what this team is thinking right now? Are they just giving up? I don't think they are, lets hope not. I think they just had an awful game, and they need to recover fast. The Celtics need to take a long look into the mirror, and just rediscover that intensity and passion they use to have, because they are not going anywhere if they cant pull that back out of themselves. Lets all hope the Celtics can recover quickly, because the window of opportunity is closing very fast on this team.
Also there is another thing that us Celtics fans have to do. The fans who went to the game yesterday, and booed, shame on you, because that is the wrong thing to do. Anytime you go to a game, and see them play you should never boo them, even if they are playing bad. The reason why is the Celtics need our help, they need us to support them, so we can help them get out of this hole they are in. Booing them is only going to make it harder on them, yes I know the game yesterday was unacceptable, and you have every right to be mad at them, and you really want to boo them, but they need our help as fans. Are the Celtics going to get out of this hole? We will have to find out soon, and hope they come out of these next games with a lot of anger and passion in there play.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Not Finishing Strong
If I told you that last nights game the Celtics had a thirteen point lead twice against the Cavilers, and had a lead at halftime, and at the start of the fourth quarter, but they still lost, would you believe me? Well there is a good chance you would say yes, because this was certainly not the first time they couldn't finish a game this year. So now we have to start to wonder why this team keeps blowing leads late in the game.
Last night the Celtics looked like two different teams. In the first half they looked like one of the best teams in the NBA, but in the second half they looked like a team that was lost. So people are asking all sorts of questions about why they cant hold on to leads in the second half of games. Is it because they don't have a good team chemistry? Or are they not mature enough? The answer to those question is no, the answer is plain and simply, they are old. That was the only concern at the start of the season, if the team was to old, and that is the problem this team has right now. At the start of the games they look great, there playing with a lot of energy, and looking like one of the best teams in the league. Then there age starts to show, because they get burnt out in the second half, and play bad basketball down the stretch, with zero intensity. They cant knock down shots, and keep up with the other team, when they are playing defense. The other teams in the league know that all they have to do in the first half, is just keep the score some what close, because in the second half they will be able to out score them by a good amount.
I really hope the Celtics can find a way to keep the intensity up start to finish in games, and hold on to the leads they have. If they find a way to close out games, they can be a great team, because that is there only missing piece of the puzzle right now.
Last night the Celtics looked like two different teams. In the first half they looked like one of the best teams in the NBA, but in the second half they looked like a team that was lost. So people are asking all sorts of questions about why they cant hold on to leads in the second half of games. Is it because they don't have a good team chemistry? Or are they not mature enough? The answer to those question is no, the answer is plain and simply, they are old. That was the only concern at the start of the season, if the team was to old, and that is the problem this team has right now. At the start of the games they look great, there playing with a lot of energy, and looking like one of the best teams in the league. Then there age starts to show, because they get burnt out in the second half, and play bad basketball down the stretch, with zero intensity. They cant knock down shots, and keep up with the other team, when they are playing defense. The other teams in the league know that all they have to do in the first half, is just keep the score some what close, because in the second half they will be able to out score them by a good amount.
I really hope the Celtics can find a way to keep the intensity up start to finish in games, and hold on to the leads they have. If they find a way to close out games, they can be a great team, because that is there only missing piece of the puzzle right now.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
A Little To Close
Last night the Celtics beat the Knicks 110-106. Paul Pierce did not play for the Celtics last night because of a thumb injury, but even though Pierce wasn't playing the Celtics still should of had a better game last night. It seemed like the Celtics had no problem scoring against the Knicks, the problem was they couldn't play defense last night. But a win is a win, and that is all that counts.
Last night Nate Robinson made his Celtics debut, and Eddie House played his first game in Boston since being traded. Robinson didn't have a great game, he looked nervous out there, and you can't blame him. He is playing in his first game with his new team, and the teams goal is too win a championship, unlike the Knicks, who have no expectations. Also you can't forget that he didn't have a real practice with the Celtics yet, he and the coaches just went over some plays. In Eddies Houses first game back the fans definitely showed there love for him. The Celtics put together a video of House's career in Boston, and put it on the jumbo tron. All of the Celtics fans who were at the game last night gave him a well deserved standing ovation, and chanted "Eddie Eddie". House then waved to the crowed, and to his old teammates. Next on the Celtics schedule is the Cleavland Cavilers. I heard that Paul Pierce is unlikely to play with his thumb injury, and Marquis Daniels is questionable with the flu. So, if those guys don't play, the Celtics will have there work cut out for them against king James and the Cavilers.
Last night Nate Robinson made his Celtics debut, and Eddie House played his first game in Boston since being traded. Robinson didn't have a great game, he looked nervous out there, and you can't blame him. He is playing in his first game with his new team, and the teams goal is too win a championship, unlike the Knicks, who have no expectations. Also you can't forget that he didn't have a real practice with the Celtics yet, he and the coaches just went over some plays. In Eddies Houses first game back the fans definitely showed there love for him. The Celtics put together a video of House's career in Boston, and put it on the jumbo tron. All of the Celtics fans who were at the game last night gave him a well deserved standing ovation, and chanted "Eddie Eddie". House then waved to the crowed, and to his old teammates. Next on the Celtics schedule is the Cleavland Cavilers. I heard that Paul Pierce is unlikely to play with his thumb injury, and Marquis Daniels is questionable with the flu. So, if those guys don't play, the Celtics will have there work cut out for them against king James and the Cavilers.
Monday, February 22, 2010
The West Coast Trip
The Celtics opened up the second half of the year by going on a tough four game road trip. They had to play the Kings, Lakers, Trail Blazers, and the Nuggets. The Celtics ended up going three and one on the trip, which was better then most people thought they were going to do. Also they didn't play with newly acquired point guard Nate Robinson the last three games of the trip.
There was a lot of question marks coming out of the all-star break for the Celtics, so it was important that they came from the break playing well, which they did. Ray Allen is playing much better, and that has really helped this team, and Kevin Garnett is starting to play better also, he is looking like he is getting healthy again. Garnett is staring to go on the low post more, which is good because he is more effective when he does that, and its a good sign the knee is feeling better. The only bad thing about this trip is that Paul Pierce hurt his thumb against the Lakers, and is playing really bad with the injury. He should sit out this week, because the Celtics need him to play like he was at the beginning of the season, before he had the knee surgery.It is important the Celtics stay healthy for the rest of the season, because they are starting to get healthier and are looking like a much better team. Doc Rivers is doing a great job this year keeping the big threes minutes down, he needs to continue doing that, so they are not burnt out and tired by the time the postseason comes. Hopefully the Celtics can continue to win, so they can climb up a couple of places in the Eastern Conference, and make a good run in the playoffs.
There was a lot of question marks coming out of the all-star break for the Celtics, so it was important that they came from the break playing well, which they did. Ray Allen is playing much better, and that has really helped this team, and Kevin Garnett is starting to play better also, he is looking like he is getting healthy again. Garnett is staring to go on the low post more, which is good because he is more effective when he does that, and its a good sign the knee is feeling better. The only bad thing about this trip is that Paul Pierce hurt his thumb against the Lakers, and is playing really bad with the injury. He should sit out this week, because the Celtics need him to play like he was at the beginning of the season, before he had the knee surgery.It is important the Celtics stay healthy for the rest of the season, because they are starting to get healthier and are looking like a much better team. Doc Rivers is doing a great job this year keeping the big threes minutes down, he needs to continue doing that, so they are not burnt out and tired by the time the postseason comes. Hopefully the Celtics can continue to win, so they can climb up a couple of places in the Eastern Conference, and make a good run in the playoffs.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
A Different Player
In the last two games against the Lakers and the Trail Blazers, Ray Allen has looked like a new player. Ray scored twenty four points against the Lakers and twenty one points last night against the Trail Blazers. He is looking like he finally has his shot back. All of his fans have been waiting for him to get into a groove this season, and it looks like it finally might be happening.
Before the last two games Allen wasn't playing well at all; he wasn't knocking down shots he normally would make, and he had more turnovers than he usual. There were a lot of trade rumors about Allen this year, it seemed like every week there was a new one. I think that really affected his play this year, because he might have been afraid he would get traded. Allen loves playing in Boston, he loves his team, the fans, and his family living in Boston. He didn't want to leave all of that, so that affected his game. I mean, he is human after all. Now that the trading deadline has passed, Allen is back to his old self, he is shooting much better, and he is coming off the pick and rolls a lot better. Hopefully he continues to play the way he is playing right now, because the Celtics will really need him to make a championship run.
Before the last two games Allen wasn't playing well at all; he wasn't knocking down shots he normally would make, and he had more turnovers than he usual. There were a lot of trade rumors about Allen this year, it seemed like every week there was a new one. I think that really affected his play this year, because he might have been afraid he would get traded. Allen loves playing in Boston, he loves his team, the fans, and his family living in Boston. He didn't want to leave all of that, so that affected his game. I mean, he is human after all. Now that the trading deadline has passed, Allen is back to his old self, he is shooting much better, and he is coming off the pick and rolls a lot better. Hopefully he continues to play the way he is playing right now, because the Celtics will really need him to make a championship run.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Shipping Up To Boston
It appears that Nate Robinson is coming to the Boston Celtics. But, we do not know who the Celtics are giving up to the Knicks to get Nate Robinson. I keep hearing that the Celtics are giving up Eddie House, J.R. Giddens, and they might be giving up a first or second round draft pick. Also, I have heard the Celtics might be getting a player from the Sacramento Kings, but don't expect that to be a role player.
If what I am hearing is correct, I like this deal. Nate is a very good player, he can score and he will bring energy to the team, which is good. Nate will be the backup point guard to Rajon Rondo, and the Celtics have needed a good backup point guard this year, he will be an upgrade over Eddie House. The question I have, if this trade ends up happening is, will Nate Robinson's role fit hear in Boston, and can he change his attitude? He didn't have a good attitude with the Knicks. I do think the Celtics will make him fit in the rotation effectively, since he will be around a bunch of veterans, and a great coach, there should be no problem with his attitude. So if this trade gets completed (which it looks like it will), lets see how Nate Robinson does here with the Celtics.
If what I am hearing is correct, I like this deal. Nate is a very good player, he can score and he will bring energy to the team, which is good. Nate will be the backup point guard to Rajon Rondo, and the Celtics have needed a good backup point guard this year, he will be an upgrade over Eddie House. The question I have, if this trade ends up happening is, will Nate Robinson's role fit hear in Boston, and can he change his attitude? He didn't have a good attitude with the Knicks. I do think the Celtics will make him fit in the rotation effectively, since he will be around a bunch of veterans, and a great coach, there should be no problem with his attitude. So if this trade gets completed (which it looks like it will), lets see how Nate Robinson does here with the Celtics.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Will The Celtics Make A Trade?
Every Celtics fan right now is wondering if Danny Ainge is going to make a trade. Danny loves to make trades, we all know that, and he has made some great ones in the past, but will he make a big trade this year? The Celtics right now are trying very hard right now to make a move, because they don't feel like they can win a championship with the team they have right now.
The real question is, if the Celtics do make a trade will it be big or small? They have been rumored to be interested in Andre Iguodala, he would help the Celtics because he is young and athletic, and he can drive to the hoop very well, but that would mean Ray Allen would be going to the 76ers, and everybody would miss Ray. If they don't make a big trade and deal Ray Allen, they might make a smaller trade for a backup point guard. There was a rumor last week that they were talking to Charlotte about D.J. Augustin. I would love to see him come to the Celtics because they need a point guard who can come of the bench, move the ball, and score a little. D.J. can do both of those and he is also very young. Yesterday a rumor came out that the Celtics were still very interested in Nate Robinson. I am not the biggest fan of Nate, but he would be a big upgrade over Eddie House, and the Celtics need some one like him. Thursday is the NBA trading dead line, and we will all have to wait and see if Danny Ainge makes any moves at all, and if he does what those moves will be.
The real question is, if the Celtics do make a trade will it be big or small? They have been rumored to be interested in Andre Iguodala, he would help the Celtics because he is young and athletic, and he can drive to the hoop very well, but that would mean Ray Allen would be going to the 76ers, and everybody would miss Ray. If they don't make a big trade and deal Ray Allen, they might make a smaller trade for a backup point guard. There was a rumor last week that they were talking to Charlotte about D.J. Augustin. I would love to see him come to the Celtics because they need a point guard who can come of the bench, move the ball, and score a little. D.J. can do both of those and he is also very young. Yesterday a rumor came out that the Celtics were still very interested in Nate Robinson. I am not the biggest fan of Nate, but he would be a big upgrade over Eddie House, and the Celtics need some one like him. Thursday is the NBA trading dead line, and we will all have to wait and see if Danny Ainge makes any moves at all, and if he does what those moves will be.
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