Celtics Take On The League Worst Wizards, Be Afraid

by Jeff Clark on Jan 22, 2012 12:12 PM EST in Boston Celtics Games

Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards, Jan 22, 2012 1:00 PM EST

Never thought I'd fear a team that has a .250 winning percentage, but I'm wary of this Washington Bullets err, Wizards team. They've got youth, fresh athletic legs, and they've already seen us twice this year - so they know what they are facing in terms of our experience edge. Also, one of their wins was against the mighty Oklahoma City Thunder. So crazy things can happen.

But none of those are the main reasons I fear this game. I fear it the most because this could be rock bottom if we don't "pull out" a victory. On paper this should be a cakewalk. It was a cakewalk the prior two times. But that doesn't mean it will be this time.

I don't have the time or skill to do a full preview like the wizards (pun intended) of this blog do. But here's my key matchup.

Kevin Garnett vs. Captain Crunch Knucklehead Andre Blatche

Can KG get in Blatche's head again or will youth be served today? If KG is going to get back on track, this would be the time.

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I'm not afraid...

Is it Soup Yet?

by Master Po on Jan 22, 2012 12:26 PM EST reply actions

like

Faith and Sports - an essay by Jeff Clark

by Jeff Clark on Jan 22, 2012 12:40 PM EST up reply actions

I have no idea what to expect

I live in california so I dont get to see many televised celtics games. This one I can watch on nbatv…just because I could, doesnt mean I should…i guess we will see. Its a good thing we dont have a swear jar in my house, cuz I would go broke thanks to celtic games

by Kgwillkillyou on Jan 22, 2012 12:38 PM EST via mobile reply actions

I see them rallying to a win--

but Danny’s smart enough not to be fooled by it.

by clover on Jan 22, 2012 12:42 PM EST reply actions

yeah....he's a genius....

Is it Soup Yet?

by Master Po on Jan 22, 2012 12:44 PM EST up reply actions

I remember Wyc referring to Danny once soon after he hired him as a "near genius".

by clover on Jan 22, 2012 12:45 PM EST up reply actions

oh my....Peace to you Clover

Is it Soup Yet?

by Master Po on Jan 22, 2012 12:51 PM EST up reply actions

And on this Sunday may Peace be with you too, Po!

by clover on Jan 22, 2012 12:56 PM EST up reply actions

thanks amigo

Is it Soup Yet?

by Master Po on Jan 22, 2012 12:58 PM EST up reply actions

no rondo today per NBAtv and David Aldridge ......go Avery Bradley..shut down Wall

Is it Soup Yet?

by Master Po on Jan 22, 2012 12:43 PM EST reply actions

Wall scores 25 and dishes out 10 assists, Javeal Duncks from the free throw line

Garnnet Chokes some one like he is used too, Celtics loose by a Roger Mason 3 heart breaker, 24 hours later Danny trades Rondo, and Paul, and waves Garnet.

by BestBlazerFan on Jan 22, 2012 12:50 PM EST reply actions

LOL

Celtics win Wizards Suck

by BestBlazerFan on Jan 22, 2012 12:51 PM EST reply actions

But if they loose its time to hit the black beery MR Danny

Or am i just exaggerating

by BestBlazerFan on Jan 22, 2012 12:53 PM EST up reply actions

A must win for Boston.

Not for anything but simply just to save face. Lowest of the low was the loss against Phoenix. If the Wizards pull this off, then this takes the cake.

Law of averages might catch up on Boston as the Wizards might surprise. Third time’s the charm?

by LarryBird33 on Jan 22, 2012 1:01 PM EST reply actions

can't go there in my mind.....not this morning....Javall McGee scares me a bit....but hope is the best of things ...the only thing

Is it Soup Yet?

by Master Po on Jan 22, 2012 1:07 PM EST up reply actions

we will lose

simply because their moral is at an alltime high beating the Thunder.

And with no Rondo..i doubt we score over 80
UUURRRGHH!!
It pains me to see our Competition at the moment are the bottom feeders Raptors, Wizards, Suns Wolves etc.

by bopna on Jan 22, 2012 1:41 PM EST via mobile reply actions

As I predicted

when the Celts announced Rondo would be back before you knew it, that when you knew it will stretch to at least a month.

by Celtsfansince55 on Jan 22, 2012 1:50 PM EST reply actions

Allen

RT @gwashburn14: Ray Allen has a jammed left ankle and it is uncertain whether he will return #celtics

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by JoshZavadil on Jan 22, 2012 2:05 PM EST reply actions

Most likely the

Celtics will announce his imminent return. Therefore, expect him to be gone for 4-6 weeks.

by Celtsfansince55 on Jan 22, 2012 2:17 PM EST up reply actions

Allen again.

RT @gwashburn14: Ray Allen will not return today with a jammed left ankle #celtics

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by JoshZavadil on Jan 22, 2012 2:28 PM EST up reply actions

C'mon Cs

C’mon Cs…you can do it!!!

by Celtico on Jan 22, 2012 2:07 PM EST reply actions

I officially hate Doc Rivers handling of Steimsma...

…he comes in, tries to block a shot but fouls and gets sat down for the rest of the half for KG. Exactly what has KG done to earn his minutes in this game? He’s slow,plodding up to the court and is shooting horribly. The Celtics actually made their or best run with KG off the floor in the second quarter.

by yakyakyak on Jan 22, 2012 2:29 PM EST reply actions

I hate pierce

Im sick of him driving to the hoop and yelling and flailing his arms trying to fake like he got fouled. PLAY LIKE A MAN. Stop looking for the bail out EVERY TIME

by Kgwillkillyou on Jan 22, 2012 2:42 PM EST via mobile reply actions