good lord, that was a whupping. obviously, denver did not show up tonight, and the c’s took full advantage. fun to watch.

anyone else notice that every game, they try to make Perk lob the ball from the high post under the basket to Pierce and every game it is a turn over? they did this last year too and drives me insane that they keep trying it. clearly, they have better plays to go to now.

with these blowouts, these old guys should be able to stay fresh deep into the season :-p

Can I get an Amen? Brothers and sisters can I get an amen? Put your hand on the computer mouse and yell “Alleluia”… Can you feel the green?…Lord, can you smell the cigar smoke coming down from heaven?

Hilarious comment about Big Baby scoring and not even playing ;D

With the Big 3, I think the team is in good shape with a combo of KG’s intense defense and our new assistant defensive coach. The “D” will keep us in and win us many games because of those 2 factors.

As far as the offense and the rest of the team, I’ll support the KISS theroy (KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID). Not calling Doc names just saying that whoever the coach is don’t rock the boat.

I’ve said it before, and will say it again, many games we will look like the Globetrotters. Build up the big lead, coast the last Q of the game, and rest the Big 3.

I’ve also said 58W and a crown prior to the season. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

Definitely having fun! Waited a long time for this feeling again. When this group is clicking it’s unstoppable, extra passes, tons of assists, more steals than turnovers. Offense, Defense, Chemistry, it’s all there so far. :)

Bulls lost again last night to Clippers now 0-4. They play Raptors and Pistons next, at best I think they win one of those.

What Bulls GM Paxon has to or will ask himself, would an MJ, Bird, Magic, Duncan team ever get out to an 0-6 or 1-5 start? Answer of course is no. Bulls have flaws and need Kobe. Kobe wants out of L.A. Lakers need to get something for him or Kobe will opt out and they get zilch.

I think it will be Pistons and Bulls (after the Kobe deal) that will be our main fights in the East. Miami will try to put it together when Wade gets back but with an old Shaq I think they look more like Humpty Dumpty.

My older brother lives in Chicago. Word is Bulls fans are getting very restless. Don’t be surprised in Dec. when Kobe suits up for Chicago and is endorsing Red Bull.

Another entertaining recap. I made the dsame mistake as Green17 and missed the game. Thanks for making the recap far more enjoyable than I could get from the Globe or Herald.

I think that first half was arguably the best basketball I’ve seen the Celts play since 1987. Even better than the big 4th quarter comeback against New Jersey. And this is from a team that’s been together for 3 regular season games. I knew what KG would bring to a team but did in fact underestimate how great Ray Allen plays within this team framework. I know it’s so early in the season but I haven’t felt this good since 1986.

Who writes these? Petula or Hankfinkel? i’m going to guess Petula for her mastery of style, while I do believe Hankfinkel is the better wordsmith.

that was a fun game to see. one big point is what we would have been if we had gotten ai. he gets his steals but he clearly plays crappy d. big al for ai and no kg and we still are in the cellar.posey with the back spasms- big worry. we need what [posey brings.back spasms are crippling but the main thing about them is their cause. it could be simple and fixable, but more often there is a big problem underlying the spasm. let’s hope it’s simple.

Actually, Mr. Freeze, Hank and I are the Lennon and McCartney of basketball blogging. We’re both reflected in everything we write. For the postgames we typically alternate quarters for the first draft, but by the time the editing is done you’d be hard-pressed to say who took the first draft.

You hear the cliche about “making your teammates better” but you don’t always see what that means and most people who say it don’t know what it means. You are seeing it on the Celtics this year. It is just easier to play basketball when you are playing with people like Garnett, Allen and Pierce. They always draw the toughest defender and always get the double team. A guy like Perkins, who has a limited back to the basket game, doesn’t do squat playing with average players because he can’t beat a decent defender one on one. Put him with Garnett down low and all of the sudden he is a real player because he rarely faces a decent defender and when he does that guy ofen leaves him to double team Garnett. Now, all Perkins has to do is move and he gets easy baskets, use his size and create some space and he gets rebounds. Instantly, Perkins becomes a legitimate starting center, something he never would be playing with a lesser player. The same is true with Rondo. The presence of one or two all-star caliber players on the floor at all time and also the presence of a shooter like Allen opens up the floor and makes it easier to pass. It also means people rarely challenge his jump shot. All Rondo has to do is make smart passes, play defense and hit the occasional open jump shot and he is a legitimate NBA point guard. The game is just easier. It drove me crazy when people last summer talked about how bad the Celtics were 4 through 12. People just don’t understand that Rondo and Perkins and the gang are just different players when they can play with all-stars than they were last year on a bad team.

This game illustrated a couple of things.

1. With Pierce and Rondo, it seems to be Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde. Both play a truly awful game in Toronto followed by an outstanding game (both ofensively and defensively) last night.

2. The Denver Nuggets will be lucky to make the playoffs, and even if they do, they won’t get past the first round. The play zero defense and expect Camby to cover up their mistakes. On two or three occasions Iverson just stood there and watched Rondo go by. They’re a bunch of lazy matadors who will be lucky to get above .500.

3. Above all, this game illustrated why the Celtics trading for Iverson was such a horrible idea. For starters, he can’t play the point. Denver’s offense was totally disorganized, with everyone trying to go one on one. More importantly, Iverson does absolutely nothing to make his teammates better or to help win the game other than hoist up alot of shots.

4. Marcus Camby is a player the Celtics could really use.

Please tell me that I am not dreaming!!!!! If I am, just leave me in this coma. And yes, I can smell the cigar smoke decending from heaven.

Wow! This is already a lot of fun. 21 years of disappointment and complaining. Well, I can tell you I am not uttering any complaints yet. Can they do some things to improve? sure, but as long as we put up solid W’s, it is all positive from me. My only complaint from last night is I didn’t get to hear Mike & Tommy as I live in Denver and got the Nuggs broadcast. Actually, the Nuggets guys are good, and rather unbiased in calling a game. Just prefer the overly-green view Tommy gives us. Go Celts!

The best color com i’ve read… kudos to the both of you!