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by Jeff Clark on Mar 21, 2010 10:34 PM EDT in Boston Celtics Articles

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The week started off with a tough loss to the Cavs that had us feeling pretty low. It seemed like the final piece of evidence that this team can't compete for the title this year. But the defense refused to rest their case and the Celtics ran off 4 straight wins, which got progressively more impressive as the week went on.

I could give this award to The Truth for dropping 29, 26, and 29 points in the last three. I could give it to Ray for shooting over 50% from 3 point range. I could give it to KG for doing all the little things that make him KG. I could give it to Rondo for doing whatever it takes to win each game (assists one day, points the next day).

Instead I'm giving it to everyone for looking like a cohesive team once again. The most frustrating part of this season has been seeing these superstars play like average joes. But turned those same superstars into Champions was buying in and selling out for each other. Whatever it is that they were missing seems to be coming back.

My crystal ball is on the fritz, so I can't tell you if this will continue. I just know it was fun to watch.

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here's hoping it continues

time to crank it up for the playoffs!!

- JoeB

by joeb on Mar 21, 2010 10:39 PM EDT reply actions

there is no doubt this team has really started playing at a very level again. as one of the “negative nancy’s” that’s been yelling about the sky falling, i am pleasantly surprised by this. hopefully it’s not a case of them temporarily overachieving, and that it’s more about them fulfilling their not-quite-yet-exhausted potential.

the playoffs cannot get here soon enough. i want to see what these guys can really do!!

by MetroGlobe on Mar 21, 2010 10:44 PM EDT reply actions

That Memphis Game.

That Memphis game was an embarrassment. I was thinking, for the first time, that this team was done. There seemed to be no effort and no heart in that game. PP said that it really upset him to be booed in the garden. I now think getting back into full health and game shape played a part in that loss. The team did seem to just give up, but I think it was the wake up call they needed to snap out of a funk. You can see PP and KG are looking better game to game and Rondo seems to have reached a new level these last few games. The Mavs game was all heart and no quit. I think it was a game they really needed to show everyone in the league, and maybe even to themselves, that we are still a top team. I’m feeling really good about he team. Now we need to keep up this pace and win in Utah, another dangerous team.

by liamail on Mar 22, 2010 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions

I think the fans boos during and after the Memphis game got through to them. How many times in sports has the team that had momentum going into the playoffs gone on to win a title? I would rather be peaking about now than a couple of months ago.

by JPV on Mar 22, 2010 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions

Are the playoffs here yet?

Let’s start the playoffs!!! We are on a hot streak, so let’s make it happen!

by D-Funnk on Mar 22, 2010 10:01 AM EDT reply actions

I think that Celtics can’t play badly all season long. They are just professional who know when they have to speed up their game and play some crazy shots. I mean they just tried to finish the season, but in playoffs we will see another picture at all (At least I think so). I think that we can compete for the title this year, however it will be too hard to do that. if KG and Ray will play their game – everything is possible. At the least conference finals are really not too difficult for Celtics to my mind. Maybe I have some wrong thoughts because I am a girl, so don’t blame me too much. I am trying at least. So don’t be negative about their game – cheer for them as hard as you can and they will definitely finish this season successfully. By the way thanks for keeping this website up. It is probably the best resource relate to Celtics on the net. Go Celtics!
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by AmandaL on Apr 6, 2010 5:49 PM EDT reply actions