The Problem with the Celtics, as Boston Gets Stung by Hornets
The Celtics have lost 10 games since Christmas Day when holding a double digit lead. This team is unable to close out games. Tonight, against the Hornets, Boston held a 12 point lead early in the second half. Unfortunately, this third quarter is when they have been losing games. Tonight, they got outscored by 17 [...]
Intensity, Passion and Defense: Fixing the Boston Celtics
A common question I hear being tossed around local radio stations and television networks is “Are the Celtics out?” In other words, can the C’s retain the dominance which they had previously held over the NBA, just a few weeks ago?
In a word: yes.
People forget that the Celtics are missing their defensive leader, Kevin Garnett. [...]
Celtics Keep Chugging Against Bulls
This Celtic team looks a lot like the one that won 19-in-a-row last season. They’re playing strong team defense, holding the Bulls to just 80 points, and are getting offensive contributions from everyone. The Celtics won in a powerful way, with a final score of 106-80.
Paul Pierce has stepped up, and Kevin Garnett’s mid-range jump [...]
The Emergence of Kendrick Perkins and its Importance to Boston
Previously, offenses could attack the inside if Kevin Garnett was covering an outside shooting threat like Rashard Lewis. However, teams face a new threat when attacking the paint, as Kendrick Perkins has become a very strong force down low.
Not only has Perk improved defensively, but his offensive skills look much more refined, he is playing [...]
