Considering Fans

I was biting my nails, metaphorically, during the final minutes of last night’s Celtics-Magic game 4 as it came down to the wire.  CavWife tried to tell me something, but I reminded her- last minute of an important playoff game.  Considering that we didn’t watch most of the game, I thought I wasn’t asking too [...]

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Considering the New Celtics

The Celtics didn’t do much near the trade deadline.  They basically created roster spots by shipping out Sam “I Am” Cassell, aka The Alien, and the seemingly useless Patrick O’Bryant.  I don’t think Sam suited up for any games, but probably spent time talking with Rondo about leading a team.  Patrick O’Bryant played some, but [...]

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Considering a Championship (or 2)

I really love this picture.  Like many a Celtic fan, I’ve been frustrated from nearly 20 years.  When I grew up, the Celtics were expected to prevail, and the Sox to fail.  Then the world turned upside down- slowly. 
This seemed so unlikely after the draft lottery fiasco.  But Trader Danny (why the glum face, Danny?) [...]

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House Staying Home

The Celtics did what I didn’t think they would do: re-sign both Eddie House and Tony Allen.  And they gave them 2-year deals.  They buy some security, but don’t create long-term salary cap issues.
I’m glad Eddie House is back.  He was a nice change of pace for Rajon Rondo, and was able to spread the [...]

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Celtics Sign Who?

The Boston Celtics made a free agent signing today.  No, it wasn’t James Posey.  Or any other big name.  It was the one and only, utterly amazing Patrick O’Bryant (now that’s a good Irish name, me boy).
Bryant was the Warriors’ first round pick (#9 overall) in 2006.  He’s a 7 footer out of Bradley weighing [...]

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How Sweet It Is

It only took 22 years, which is nothing compared to 86 years.  But that is still a long time when you are a life-long Celtics’ fan.  In the 80’s we had a sense of entitlement.  The Celtics were champions or contenders nearly every year that decade thanks to Larry Joe Bird, the Chief, McHale and [...]

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From Small Consolation to Big Shocker

In the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals I was discouraged and disappointed.  I figured we still had a shot at Game 5, but the Lakers were going to win Game 4.  Afterall, Lamar Odom showed up and the Celtics were playing no defense.
They sort of gave me a glimmer of hope as [...]

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Celtics Top Lakers in 7

No, this is not my prediction.  Boston.com ran a NBA 2K8 simulated series.  The Celtics took Game 1, but lost Game 2.  In LA, they lost 2 of 3.  But back in Boston they prevailed both times to win their 17th banner, and keep Phil Jackson from surpassing Red for the most titles by a [...]

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KG, Perkins and Allen Barely Enough

I was ready to lose my mind during much of the first half of Game 5 between the Celtics and Pistons.  Horrible, horrible calls.  The inconsistency was maddening.  I still can’t believe they called a flagrant foul on P.J. Brown, but one was not called on Billups for taking a shot at Perkins’ head on his break [...]

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Take That Celtic Bashers

I heard the analysts and commentators.  They seemed to forget that despite their lousy road record in the playoffs, they had a great road record during the regular season.  They seemed to forget that they Pistons have not defended their home court in the playoffs this year.  They pronounced the Celtics D-E-A-D.
Hmmmm, the Celtics took [...]

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Next, the Pistons

Paul looks much happier after this game.  LeBron, not so much.  He quickly left the court, seemingly not congratulating anyone.  Not quite good sportsmanship.
Both Pierce and LeBron had great offensive games.  Pierce gave most of Celtics’ nation a minor heart attack when he took a tumble just before half time with an injured ankle.  It [...]

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Considering 0- Awful on the Road

This about expresses it for me.  “What???? Are you stinkin’ kidding?!”  I saw a few things:
1. Inability to keep Cleveland off the offensive boards.  This gave Cleveland too many 2nd chance points.
2. Inability to take care of the ball, particularly under pressure- leading to easy buckets.
3. Horrible officiating.  They made bad calls against both teams, [...]

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Considering Game 7

I had to do some pre-marital counseling after church today, so I didn’t get home until after 2 pm.  Well, the game was basically OVER.  I came home to see Rondo lying on the court after having been thrown down by his good friend, Marvin Williams.  With friends like that….
I feel almost as good as [...]

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It’s the Free Throws, Silly

I’m very frustrated.  I’m frustrated with the fact that the Celtics-Hawks series has gone to 7 games.  It should have been done in 5.  I’m frustrated that some guys on talk radio talk like the Hawks have dominated the Celtics at home.  2 of the 3 games have been down to the wire. 
I feel like [...]

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Considering Defense and Pitching

The vaunted Celtics’ defense showed up last night.  And they once again put a major league hurtin’ on the Hawks.  Whenever the Hawks made a good run the Celtics amped up the intensity and extended the lead.
The series is getting pretty chippy.  Most of that chippiness seems to involve Horford.  He could be the next [...]

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Considering the Unthinkable

For me it was unthinkable for the Celtics to lose to the Hawks, again.  Well, it was nearly unthinkable for the Sox to be swept by the Rays, and that happened.  But the Celtics had dominated the Hawks this season, and in the first 2 playoff games.  The Hawks looked utterly horrible!
Game 3 was different.  [...]

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A Weekend and a Day

It was a jam packed weekend filled with fun and frustration.  It is fun hearing that you don’t have any cavities!  It is also fun trying to teach my daughter how to cut paper with her new scissors.  She still uses both hands to open it, and wants to hold them at an odd angle.  Yes, it [...]

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A Whole Bunch of Stuff

I’m not sure how much I’ll be able to post in the next week or so.  Yesterday I went to Presbytery.  Between where I am cicumstance-wise and some decisions made, I’m pretty discouraged.  I’m not excited abou the direction our Presbytery seems to be moving.  I’ll leave it at that.
On the way home I dropped [...]

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Celtics Ground Rockets

It was an ugly first half of basketball.  Neither the Celtics or the red-hot Rockets could really find a grove.  The Rockets led much of the half, but the Celtics shut them down in the final minutes to tie the game at 40 going into halftime.  I’m not a fan of ugly basketball ala the Bad [...]

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San Antonio Shocker

The Spurs have been slumping, but the Celtics have not had much success in San Antonio.  Not having satellite, I checked in with Yahoo when I got home from a dinner at a friend’s home.  It looked ugly as the Celtics were outscored 28-11.  It looked like one of those nights when they just wouldn’t [...]

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