Reasons to panic:
- If we barely took care of the Hawks, the Cavs will be a tougher out.
- Each road loss puts a lot more pressure to get home wins.
- The Celtics really, really wanted to win last night, ...and didn't.
- They aren't doing so hot in close fourth quarters so far this postseason.
- They're settling for too many outside shots.
- Some of the rotations were head scratchers last night.
- Nobody's really sure that Doc can handle this.
- We're daring the other team's non-stars to beat us, and they are.
- There are 3 all-world players on this team and none stepped up in the 4th.
- I'm sure there's more...
Reasons NOT to panic:
- Home sweet home court.
- Yes, I still believe we are the better team until I'm proven wrong.
- Aside from the first quarter of game 3, the defense has been either good or great.
- Rondo, even on off nights, still does a lot of things right. He's learning a lot.
- Ray Allen's shot is starting to come around.
- Paul Pierce seems about due for a big game. (...any time now Paul)
- Kevin Garnett is still Kevin Garnett.
- The Bench is about due to step up, and they are more comfortable at home.
- None of the other teams in the playoffs are having an easy time of it.