How Concerned Are You?

The team is in a serious slump right now and have no excuses for that. They don’t have the fatigue excuse and nevermind the “KG is missing” because when you get a 10 point lead at halftime it means you are able to sustain it and even extend it in the second half.

I’m concerned by the total collapse of the Celtics in the second half of games lately because it seems that they are aware of it but yet can’t dot anything to stop it.

Very disturbing.

However, I’m not concerned at all for the playoffs. This is January, and as bad as things are, I don’t think this is a sign of things to come but simply a big slump before the All-Star Break. No need to break the core or do something drastic ; trading our expiring dumps for a good bench player with a terrible contract would be a legit move though.

By the way, don’t you think it would be nice to post a new article in which you announce the team will get back on track and starting a long winning streak? You got bold in November and did it, and it came true. Hopefully you can do the same now and the Celtics winning streak will start… although with the way they’ve been playing lately I would understand you don’t have the confidence to post such a prediction. :P

The return of KG isnt going to change the fact that the Club lacks an effective backup for Rajon. That (right now) Baby has been ineffective and Doc seems to have thrown in the towel on Sheldon, so is overplaying RW/KP. That PP/Ra give up a lot in terms of athleticism on the wingThat Tony needs to be playing 25 til Quis gets back (aint saying he’s worth 25, just need him for 25) -but he’s only seeing 16, so overplaying PP/RA. That’s about it. Fine, otherwise.

I believe the starters are over played. Rondo against the Pistons, over 40min. That is just crazy! They NEED a backup for him, a real backup! Ainge and Doc are crazy for not having one already!
I also believe that once KG is back, itll be a good Barometer as such, as too where the Celtics are at, and if having KG there is the solution. If after a few games they arent upto scratch, make the trade for something else.
I think that is probably the main reason KG is being brought back prior to the trade deadline, to weigh things up a little.

The Celtics have lost 9 of their last 16 games, what is wrong with them?

Could it be chemistry?
I see pain in their faces when they get down – it seems no one is willing to step up lately.
They seemed to play better last night when Ray Allen was sitting and Tony Allen was in.
But Ray was out there towards the end – go figure
Now there’s talk of Nate Robinson coming – how would THAT effect the seemingly already eroded chemistry.
Regardless if it’s Nate Robinson, I do believe a trade looms large.

Could it be the lack of the centerpiece?
Without KG in the line up, they are above average, yes – but elite, no.
Their record with him on the court and off is very different.
He’s a difference maker to be sure.
But we cannot put this obvious tailspin on his shoulders when he returns.
IF he returns – (remember last year the team wasn’t truthful with fans about his status)

Could it be age settling in?
Time has a way of creeping up on you –
When KG signed, most folks claimed they had a 3 year window to win a championship.
They won in year one, here we are in year three –
He spent considerable time inactive last year, look now –

the forgotten man in this is Marquis Daniels

Getting KG back will help a lot by pushing Sheed back to the bench. But the bench will get much better with Marquis healthy again. Not only is he an upgrade over Tony and Scal, but he makes House that much better and helps relieve the backup PG issues that we’ve got.

We will make the playoffs

And anything can happen in the playoffs

Untle Chicken Little appears on the KFC Menu – I think we’re fine.

In the meantime if you want to surrender – please go to France and get in line.

Thank you

so maybe there heads aren’t screw on right
either way I hate to see them look so bad in 1/2 half of games.
So much for the great bench…

a sense that teams will just roll over for them. choking leads away in the 3rd is no a staple of celtics basketball.

God, I’ve never heard so much belly-aching in my life! Even KG said this stretch of games was the “grind”. Which makes me think that his injury might of had a little R&R thrown in so he will be fresh come April.
They have yet to play a game, 1 GAME, with their full roster. Think about it.
I really don’t care if they go on a 10 game losing streak now because any game they play now is not indicative of how they will play in the Spring…

I’ve watched the C’s a few times this season, including last night of course.

To be perfectly honest with you, your current team reminds me of the Pistons from 06-08 — a very, very good team with established veterans who believe they can win every night.

That’s a very good thing to have, as a fan. However, those Pistons (at least in my view) crossed the line from confidence to overconfidence, and it bit them on the ass time and again. There came a point where we couldn’t just “flip the switch” anymore … it seems to me that Sheed has brought that with him.

The thing you currently have that those Pistons lacked (after Ben Wallace left) is KG. As much as I don’t like him, he’s the kind of guy that won’t let the team lose its edge.

As an outside observer, I’d say that if you can stay healthy and find ways to limit your vet’s minutes, you’re still a legit contender (although hardly a shoe-in). A healthy C’s team is capable of beating anyone in the league in a 7-game series …

Don’t you think it’s better work the bugs out now than say, oh I don’t know, April!?

We can debate all we want as to whether the C’s have enough to win it this year, if healthy. I’m leaning heavily towards no.

But, either way, if the C’s let Ray Allen’s contract expire without trading him, how are they gonna get any better over the next 3-4 years with no assets worth trading and only late 1st round picks. I fear, without a Ray Allen trade, Ainge will doom his team to the same fate that he urged Red against with the late 80s C’s.

when KG returns I hardly think Defensive intensity and keeping a lead will be a problem.

I voted for “a little” But I don’t think it’s just a matter of getting KG back (although his intensity will help a lot).

I think are older stars will turn it up come playoff time.
Assuming they’re all healthy, I expect a deep run.

are all 74 votes from C’s fans? i’m guessing NO