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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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
well ....that's a different story........nevermind

Is it Soup Yet?
by Master Po on Dec 1, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yet
Suggesting later in the season might be a good time…..uh, no.
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
When you wrote "Kitty Cats"
I couldn’t help but think of that scene from Wedding Crashers with Jane Seymour haha.
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.
No, Perk is a
BEAST www.perkisabeast.com (sorry I couldn’t make the link tool work).
another big win
from the big boys, now look at what Perk is shooting 9-10
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.
Good First Half
They defended well, and Perkins was a beast. Next Thursday will be more difficult.
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.
We had 24 assists on 36 shots
That’s exactly 2 out of every 3 shots being assisted. Can’t complain about that. : )
First "truly impressive" win in a month...
Nov. 3 blow-out win in Philadelphia was the previous.
This could be one to build on.
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.
Also the first game after his son is out of the hospital. Could that be it?
by KY Celts fan on Dec 2, 2009 12:39 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Rondo vs Parker
… coming up next. And, KG vs Duncan …
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!
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!
when was this said?
Follow me @jimmy_toscano
by Jimmy Toscano on Dec 2, 2009 12:16 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.
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??
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.
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!
Nice Post, good points, great ending !!!
Liked the insights from gameside too… definitely appreciate your courteous contribution to this blog…
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.
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.
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!
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.
Gerald Wallace quoted by ESPN, FTW
“I think even Doc Rivers had 12 points.”
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.
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!
I am glad we got Jeff Clark projecting our future... looks pretty green...
I await the success of the rest of the prediction!!!
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.

























