Great Expectations

by Jeff Clark on May 6, 2009 8:52 AM EDT in Boston Celtics Articles

Sheryl Crow said "No one said it would be easy, but no one said it'd be this hard." Allow me to alter that for the Celtics: Everyone said it would be hard, but no one said it'd be this odd.

Expectations are a funny thing. I expected the Magic to roll right over the Sixers, but they had some struggles there. I expected the Celtics to overpower the Bulls in the first round, but it was a whole lot tougher than we thought. I expected to win game one and hold home court advantage, but that didn't happen either.

I also didn't expect Ray and Rondo to combine for 4-24 shooting. I didn't expect to see Boston down 28 points and while I hoped for it, I didn't expect to see them come all the way back to have a chance to win the game. In fact, despite Ray's off night, I still expected to see that three pointer fall at the end. So much for all that.

So what can we expect from game 2? Don't ask me. I have no idea.

I think we'll see Ray Allen figure out how to get the better of JJ Redick, but I don't know that. I think we'll see Rondo give a more consistent effort, but I can't bank on it. I think it is safe to say that we won't be as bad as we were in the first half and they won't be as bad as they were in the 2nd half. What I can't say is if that will mean a Celtics victory or a Magic win.

I wish I could speak with more confidence, but I just don't know how the rest of the series will play out. I think we're the better team, but I don't know that. I'll stick with my prediction of Celtics in 6, but that and $3.50 will buy you a cup of coffee and that's about it.

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well said

at this point.. we can only hope …
so much uncertainty….
will rondo be less erratic…will marbury produce….will ray ray start shooting…
will pp be ready with fresh legs….will scal make his mark

you coined it well …..game 6 and spare change can only get you coffee at this point

no worries am enjoying the ride to the ECF…. albeit a bit bumpy at that

by celtpinoy on May 6, 2009 9:51 AM EDT reply actions

pg

a lot depends on which Rondo shows up tonight…thats why i never went overboard on anointing part.

by house_call on May 6, 2009 10:46 AM EDT reply actions

Good Luck Celtics

I am a huge Magic fan, and I have to tell you that I’ve enjoyed reading all of your comments and posts.
After reading all of Philly’s blogs and posts, the difference is night and day, so I just wanted to say that you guys do a great job over here, and I wanted to wish you guys well tonight.
I mean, I hope you lose, but……

by Ebeth on May 6, 2009 11:13 AM EDT reply actions

I'm not quite

sure why you thought the C’s would roll over chicago. Nor am I clear why you thought the C’s would defeat Orlando in six. I always just figured you felt obligated to be a homer. But if you really believe that the Celtics would thump the Bulls and the Magic, I’m not sure we’re watching the same team or evaluating the current roster in the same way.

When you’ve got brian scalabrine on the floor at the end of a close game, as a team you are in trouble.

by Black Jack Pershing on May 6, 2009 12:38 PM EDT reply actions