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What Can I Say? (5 In A Row)

What can I say except, ...I told you so! (yeah, I'm not above a little rubbing it in)

Back on November 21st we had just lost 3 of 5 games and things were looking kinda dour around here.  I had a "darkest before the dawn" kind of feeling.

I'm making a few bold and contrarian predictions right now.  The Celtics will win at least 5 games in a row starting Sunday night against the Knicks

Done.  This team is just too good to be held down for long.  The wins have come against some not-too-great teams, so we aren't out of the woods yet.  But it is a nice start.  Now can they follow through on the 2nd prediction I made?

They will also lose at most 3 of the 14 games before meeting the Magic again on Christmas (so that's at least an 11-3 run).

So to make good on this prediction, they only need to go 6 - 3 before Christmas day.  I think that is very doable.

As for thoughts on this game?  Not much to say.  

  • The Kitty Cats still have a long way to go.
  • Been waiting for Ray to take over a game and bump those averages up a bit.
  • Another day, another great game by Perkins.  He's been the definition of solid.
  • Rondo has a steal in every game this season.

Nice win.  Nice run.  Lets keep it going.

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Was that before or after your

“Is it time to trade Ray Allen” article

Is it Soup Yet?

by Master Po on Dec 1, 2009 9:34 PM EST reply actions  

hey tyPO

it was a “It is NOT time to trade Ray Allen …yet” article

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" Henry V

by Jeff Clark on Dec 1, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Yet

Suggesting later in the season might be a good time…..uh, no.

by KJ33 on Dec 1, 2009 9:51 PM EST up reply actions  

there's only so much you can fit in a post title

the idea behind the article was that we shouldn’t trade Ray unless things kept going poorly

but hey, I’ve been wrong plenty of times in the past and I’ll be wrong again real soon about something, but I like to think that I was not inconsistent in what I wrote

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" Henry V

by Jeff Clark on Dec 2, 2009 10:56 AM EST up reply actions  

When you wrote "Kitty Cats"

I couldn’t help but think of that scene from Wedding Crashers with Jane Seymour haha.

by Greg Payne on Dec 1, 2009 9:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Good Start a Key

Like how the C’s got it going early and dint look back. Much preferable to having to shift up a gear in the 4th. KG looking much better. Perk is a rock.

by Tenacious D on Dec 1, 2009 9:34 PM EST reply actions  

no… Perk is a MAN!

hahaha

by drod400 on Dec 1, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions  

That too. And showing some fancy footwork!

by Tenacious D on Dec 1, 2009 9:55 PM EST up reply actions  

No….Perk is THE MAN!

by thirstyboots18 on Dec 1, 2009 9:57 PM EST up reply actions  

No, Perk is a

BEAST www.perkisabeast.com (sorry I couldn’t make the link tool work).

by Silverlock on Dec 1, 2009 10:48 PM EST up reply actions  

another big win

from the big boys, now look at what Perk is shooting 9-10

by basketblll on Dec 1, 2009 9:36 PM EST reply actions  

Probably the Most Important Thing . . .

Is that I picked up Perk for my fantasy team this weekend. Definitely sent my numbers up.

Seriously though, the first 30 minutes of the game looked about as good of ‘team play’ I’ve seen us play since probably the first couple games of the season. If Eddie could have hit a shot in the first half it may have been close to a perfect half. . . . well, that, and Sheed keeping his mouth shut.

Nice game. Interesting back-to-back on Thursday and Friday.

by amenhotep04 on Dec 1, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions  

Good First Half

They defended well, and Perkins was a beast. Next Thursday will be more difficult.

by Brickowski on Dec 1, 2009 9:43 PM EST reply actions  

Spurs? or next thursday?
I generally think the Spurs are a good matchup for us, and teams like charlotte usually give us a harder time…could work out different this time around…but the spurs are 9-6, and we’re 3-1 against them the last 2 years… theyre also playing and looking twice as old as us

by takeit on Dec 2, 2009 8:35 AM EST up reply actions  

woot woot The Beast

by eddietours on Dec 1, 2009 9:47 PM EST reply actions  

Next Thursday will be more difficult for the spurs right?

by eddietours on Dec 1, 2009 9:48 PM EST reply actions  

captain pierce

Guess paul just decided to spend his night ruining gerald wallace’s paul does what we need when we need it he truely is our MVP the fact that he did what he did tonight probably won’t get any respect from the general media he barely gets that when he consistently outpreforms lbj,kobe,wade but its all good captain you are a celtic for life

by reggie_35 on Dec 1, 2009 9:53 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

Heh I respect Pierce for sure

Gerald Wallace scored a double double in each of the last six games, and he only scored 5 points tonight with 8 rebounds. Definite credit to him.

by Tai on Dec 1, 2009 9:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Pierce definitely leads the way

even in a game like this, he could tell that it was gonna be all about Ray and Perk on offense so Pierce just set the tone with defense and passing passing passing.

What was the team assist number? 27 or something like that?

I dont care if he gets a single MVP vote. In fact I hope he gets totally dissed by the national media in MVP discussions. You know that will just fuel his desire for banner 18, which is way more important to him.

by mmmmm on Dec 1, 2009 10:11 PM EST up reply actions  

We had 24 assists on 36 shots

That’s exactly 2 out of every 3 shots being assisted. Can’t complain about that. : )

by Tai on Dec 1, 2009 10:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Paul Pierce wasnt really any kind of tone setter tonight, sorry to break it to you…Hes been great all year but last night everyone else carried the load, as far as setting the tone with “passing passing passing” pierce had 2 assists, i thought rondos passing set the tone

by takeit on Dec 2, 2009 8:37 AM EST up reply actions  

First "truly impressive" win in a month...

Nov. 3 blow-out win in Philadelphia was the previous.

This could be one to build on.

by Title 18 on Dec 1, 2009 10:16 PM EST reply actions  

Yes, this is one they deserveds to win, not a game they won with a few minutes of defensive effort.
Let me add that the officiating was quite good— not perfect, but good. That doesn’t happen very often.

by Brickowski on Dec 1, 2009 10:19 PM EST up reply actions  

it’s a good run. lots of ball moving on offense and feet moving on defense. love the kitty cats reference. would like to see more of hudson and giddens in games like this.

by nazzbo on Dec 1, 2009 10:35 PM EST reply actions  

I will take it

Even though the win is against the lowly Bobcats, I will take it. The Celtics had their 2nd morning shootaround of the season, and Ray got out of the slump to hit 5 3’s. Coincidence? I don’t think so.

by getthat18now on Dec 1, 2009 10:56 PM EST reply actions  

Lowly Bobcats?

they were on a 4 game winning streak, including a blowout over cleveland..
that, and they always, always give the celtics a game down in charlotte

I agree with the morning shootaround…I think not having them was just stupid

by takeit on Dec 2, 2009 8:40 AM EST up reply actions  

Rondo vs Parker

… coming up next. And, KG vs Duncan …

by getthat18now on Dec 1, 2009 11:10 PM EST reply actions  

Rondo vs Parker will be a VERY interesting matchup

Parker’s comments awhile back about Rondo should add a bit of personal rivalry to the game.

Should be interesting indeed…

Don't Trade Rondo or Perk!

by RJ87 on Dec 1, 2009 11:59 PM EST reply actions  

If anyone was wondering what the exact comment was,

Discussing the most overrated PG’s
“It used to be Jason Williams. People used to love him because he was making fancy assists and they were forgetting the passes in the stands. Nowadays it’s more difficult. Maybe Rajon Rondo. He is a bit overrated. Playing with Pierce and Garnett helps a lot and people tend to forget that.”

Don't Trade Rondo or Perk!

by RJ87 on Dec 2, 2009 12:04 AM EST up reply actions  

Perhaps Tony Parker should remember that he plays with Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobli, and now Richard Jefferson, and he gets to be a much larger part of the offense than what Rondo is in Boston.

by misterx2day on Dec 2, 2009 12:45 AM EST up reply actions  

why everytime Rondo plays another good PG people act like its the first time rondo ever matched up against someone, and its a measuring stick for him?

who cares, hes already played against and outplayed every top PG in the league, including Tony Parker.

by takeit on Dec 2, 2009 8:42 AM EST up reply actions  

WE'RE BACK

ray’z 3point shot is back and deadly when itz on-
the d is picked up
PERK!!
SHELDON!
oh – and how many tech’z before sheed has to sit out??
whatz the count??

by CELTICZ4LIFE on Dec 2, 2009 12:07 AM EST reply actions  

I believe its 16 techs before a one game suspension and then for every other tech after that is a one game suspension.

wow… thats a scary thought.. Sheed on pace to play about 50 games this year…

Follow me @jimmy_toscano

by Jimmy Toscano on Dec 2, 2009 12:16 AM EST up reply actions  

RIGHT!!??

he already has 8-

thanxz jimmy-

by CELTICZ4LIFE on Dec 2, 2009 12:23 AM EST up reply actions  

Sheldon = Dickey Simpkins

Not sure why everyone is so big on Sheldon. He’s got the worst hands Ive seen on a big man this side of Dickey. Decent bench player but he lost at least 4 rebounds as he couldnt secure the ball and the result was a score. If this was a tight game we would be screwed. I hope Big Baby gets back sooner than later. We are going to need him.

by chanter on Dec 2, 2009 12:36 AM EST up reply actions  

Congratulations Celtics!

I’m a Bobcat fan and posted in a couple of the earlier threads about the potential in tonight’s game. (just in case you needed a reminder)

Well, Jackson started cold on the outside shooting and as I had said would happen if he started out cold, the Bobcats fell apart in the paint. When I saw that our point guard Raymond Felton was the only one charging the basket I knew the Cats were finished.
This is the first time Wallace has been in foul trouble the entire season and I have to attribute that to Celtic skill. Nobody else has baited Wallace like that and my hat is off to your frontcourt defenders.

I do need to make one brief comment however – you didn’t see the Cats at their best tonight. Boris Diaw was back to normal and was extending well on his shots – his back spasms weren’t an issue. But I was seated between the Cats bench and the basket and within minutes of the start of the game Larry Brown was chewing on the chins of his starters big-time. They were standing around on offense and acting as if they’d never seen a floating zone coverage before. There was no energy at all from anyone in a Charlotte uniform until Nazr Mohammad entered the game and frankly he lacks the skills to carry the team alone.

As I left Time Warner Arena tonight I overheard the maintenance crew cursing about having to work late replacing fixtures in the rafters because Ray Allen shot the lights out of the joint.

Nice job Celts and I look forward to a rematch later in the season!

by Ourdaywillcome on Dec 2, 2009 12:13 AM EST reply actions  

Thoughtful, generous post. Rematch is coming. Thanks for stopping by.

by grnpeak on Dec 2, 2009 1:10 AM EST up reply actions  

Nice Post, good points, great ending !!!

Liked the insights from gameside too… definitely appreciate your courteous contribution to this blog…

by jyrecelts on Dec 2, 2009 8:46 AM EST up reply actions  

Come visit us in Celticsblog anytime, Ourdaywillcome.

Thanks for posting…My husband is from Lynn, I am from Hampton, NH, and we now live in Clearwater (I noticed that you are a Buccaneers fan, too.) I have never been able to switch my loyalty away from the Celtics, but I am gradually becoming a Buc’s fan. I don’t know what happened last night, I really expected a tough fight from Charlotte…are the Celts really that good? or did Charlotte just make them look that good? I think and hope the first, but time will tell.

by thirstyboots18 on Dec 2, 2009 11:51 AM EST up reply actions  

ot sure why, but we own the Bobcats

Steven Jackson or not, we have demolished these guys twice this year. Tonight was one of those end-to-end domination games from the Celts with little or no letup. Perk is really starting to play at a higher level and Rondo’s effort has been where it needs to be for this team to win. And Ray tonight was HUGE. But, the biggest difference in this last week is the play of Garnett — not only physically, but mentally he is once again leading the team. Great start to the trip and tons of praise for the effort.

by vinnie on Dec 2, 2009 12:36 AM EST reply actions  

Off topic -- What up with Scheduling?

The Lakers are playing their 17th game tonight and have only played 4 road games. What the hell kind of scheduling is that? Hopefully they pay for it big time when they finally hit the road. I don’t think I have ever seen a schedule so out-of-balance as this year’s Lakers. Guess hte league wanted to make sure the defending champs got off to a good start.

by vinnie on Dec 2, 2009 12:43 AM EST reply actions  

The suns have the opposite schedule

They play like 5 of their first 18 at home

by KY Celts fan on Dec 2, 2009 12:46 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

That is kind of scary

Given the fact that Phonenix is now like 14-4 and have only played 5 home games!

by vinnie on Dec 2, 2009 1:26 AM EST up reply actions  

Correction

It’s 6 of the their first 19 at home. 9 of the first 26.

they really don’t get a good home streak going til Dec. 19.

by KY Celts fan on Dec 2, 2009 2:01 AM EST up reply actions  

Scheduling is whack this year

The Lakers have a cream start and the Suns got junk. But it doesn’t end there.
Take a look at the Bobcats schedule. They play 2 dozen back-to-back games and most of them are home/away. In the last 3 weeks of the season we play 6 back to backs before our final two games of the year where we actually get a day of rest between them.

Oh, and I was there tonight and Wallace is full of crap. Rivers only scored 10 points. It was his 9 ASSISTS that killed us!

It’s been nice visiting your blog and I wish your team continued success. I know the Cats don’t have a prayer at getting deep into the playoffs for a couple of years. Until the day when they are ready, it sure is nice to see the Green Machine scrambling back to the top of the pile.

by Ourdaywillcome on Dec 2, 2009 1:23 AM EST reply actions  

Great win over a team that has been playing well

Now on to San Antonio. As long as the C’s continue playing like this, they are tough to beat. Great game all around, and nice to see breakouts from Ray Allen and Perk down low.

C’s are becoming an unpredictable (in a good way) team:

1. Can’t leave Perk open..becoming too dangerous offensively.
2. KG still shooting at a good % last few games.
3. Ray Allen is Always capable of putting up a lot of points.
4. Bench is a solid threat by keeping starters well-rested for most part.
5. Celtics not even healthy yet. KG still has a ways to go, but he is definitely getting there
    soon. And Glen Davis and TA will make us better.

Keep it up, C’s!! This is kind of reminiscent of what was going on with the Celtics last year about this time………

Not In My House! Denied!

by Celtics18and19 on Dec 2, 2009 3:02 AM EST reply actions  

I watched the first three quarters and I liked what I saw. A good defense one on one and we moved the ball nicely. We are in the right way for being the first seed in eastern playoffs with home court advantage.

by Juanjo on Dec 2, 2009 5:30 AM EST reply actions  

Perk is our most consistent player

He brings it every night. Tommy is right- he is becoming the new Robert Parrish. When he starts shooting 3’s it will be all over ! I’d love to see Marquis play more aggressively on the offensive end. He had at least one play last ngiht where he should have dunked it instead of going for the grade school lay up. I think he could be giving us a lot more off the bench than he’s shown so far.

by Red2 on Dec 2, 2009 8:54 AM EST reply actions  

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