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 [...]
Inability to Close Games: Celtics Blow Another Late Lead, Lose to Lakers
Quickly becoming a theme for this Boston Celtics’ team is their inability to close out games. Two years ago, in their championship season, give the Celtics a lead at halftime, and the team would build upon it in the third and close out the game in the fourth quarter. Even last season and in the [...]
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 Season Underway
With the Boston Celtics now 3-0 and a strong victory opening night against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team has answered many questions. However, just three games into the season, many remain yet to be answered.
Answered:
Will Rasheed Wallace be a cancerous player? Will he affect the chemistry which has become 2004 Red Sox’ like between the [...]
