the alien is who? Sam "I am" Cassell?
i was thoroughly impressed by the Celtics performance last night. Garnett only missed that mid-range jumper once all game, Pierce does not mind driving it down on the big guys, as well as Rajon Rondo.
Rondo has to be the biggest surprise. that guy made our guards look like pansies up and down the court. i really like his game.
the alien hit some big shots and backed down Vaughn like a little .
they have what it takes, especially in the weak East were they'll play 1, maybe 2, good teams. their defense is top 3 easily.
i hate to say that, but they have everything it takes. they proved it last night. all that even without Allen (who i despise).
the only thing i hope for, as a Spurs fan, is that we get it together, pull together, and play Spurs Playoff basketball when it counts.![]()
the alien is who? Sam "I am" Cassell?
No doubt. They're for real.
They were missing Ray Allen in that game as well. Yes they are the favorites to win it all imo.
every team has looked like they are "for real" when they play us
They are a bunch ol old man, they need to stay healthy to win a championship, also intensity in playoffs is different.
At this point, they are the best team in the league, also have the support of MR $TERN, that would love to see another Laker-Boston series, right?
i bet all my Vbookie that LeBron will take them down on the 2nd round... they are for real... not this year though
That's going to be a real waste of vBookie cash.
Cleveland just lost to Orlando. They'll probably lose to Detroit today. Come to think of it, there are still 2 Detroit games left for LeBron, how'd that happen?
I can't see Lebron beating Magic, Detroit or the Celtics.
Only a complete moron would pick the freaking cavs to beat the celtics. wouldn't be surprised if it's a sweep.
No doubt, the Celtics will be the Eastern Conference Champions, and probably be favored to win it all.
I'll have to see who makes it out of the West before I predict the Final's winner.
I could see Cavs beating Celtics. Beleive me.
But I do agree Boston is for real and the best team in basketball right now. They are probably going to win it all. But I would never bet against Spurs.
The teams that might win it all in order:
Boston
Spurs
Lakers
Cavs
Detroit
Celts didnt have KG the first game and they didnt have Ray Allen on Monday.![]()
You're not "for real" until you win a few playoff series. You don't suddenly become some team that can win it all because you have a good month in the regular season. As of right now the Celtics are as for real as the Dallas Mavericks last year. Any team in the NBA can hit that wall at the wrong time and the Celtics are no exception.
And Rondo? That guy has never even seen a playoff series. Yeah, he can look in a regular season game but what's going to happen in May/June when the pressure hits? Is he going to be the same guy that torched Parker in March or some flash-in-the-pan that can't hack the heat in the playoffs? Monta Ellis looked just like Rondo last year showing flashes of brilliance (and way more consistent) but in the playoffs his game went down the drain. It's a different beast when the pressure rises.
Those choking es up I-35 better get ready for Thursday.
lol at not even mentioning the Mavs. The Cavs winning it all?![]()
They are the team to beat for sure... but luckily for everyone else they don't have a ton of winning playoff series experience. Cassell for sure and Allen and Garnett a little, but not much else. We'll see what happens.
The Celtics are for real
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The ultimate factor for the Celtics other than staying healthy is KG being able to produce in the 4th quarter of playoff games especially when the series/season is on the line. If he reverts to wanting to be a role player who doesnt want the ball, we are ed. If he isnt afraid to take big shots and plays like superstar KG, our championship hopes become that much more realistic. KG is a great sidekick as I have said for years. If it is soley on him to carry the team, he cant do it because he isnt that type of player. With the help he has now, he has no more excuses on why he doesnt want to be involved late in the game. The pressure wont solely be placed on his shoulders. Paul Pierce I know has had some good playoff moments as has Ray Allen but its going to be KG's ability to take his game up another level if this team wants to have the best shot of getting it done.
If they can sweep the Texas triangle this late in the season...it's no joke folks.
They can sweep the TX triangle and no one will remember it once the playoffs begins. The Celtics are a damn good team but until they show me something in the playoffs (KG!), I am not sold on them yet.
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