The Loss of Tony Allen: Crippling the Boston Celtics Defense?
Throughout the playoffs this past season the Celtics had a luxury most teams could not afford. A player who could slow the opposing team’s superstar, no matter the situation. Tony Allen possesses ridiculous athleticism, defensive intensity, and an upside as high as one of the elite 1-on-1 defenders in the NBA. This past season as [...]
Sleep Well Celtics Fans: ‘Twas a Great Run
Does the loss sting? Hell yes. Losing a 13-point lead from the third quarter, suffering some frustrating calls from Joey Crawford’s crew, and running an offense that seemed stuck on isolations can be pretty painful. Still, there is a lot to be proud of. Obviously, in Game Seven of the NBA Finals, winning is the [...]
2010 NBA Finals Best: Lakers or Celtics?
The series is now tied at 2-2 after the Celtics defense and strong bench performances from Glen Davis and Nate Robinson earned them the victory in game four. After each game, it seems like the winner has a mass of momentum in their favor. After Game 1, the Lakers looked unstoppable, but were dropped by [...]
Are the Boston Celtics Better than the Orlando Magic?
Yesterday, the Boston Celtics walked into Orlando and absolutely dominated the Orlando Magic, until the end of the third quarter when Orlando was able to make a tight game out of a 20 point deficit. Nevertheless, the Celts were able to hold on for a victory. Are the Celtics better than the Magic? That is, [...]
