Boston Needs the C's

The Milwaukee Bucks invited the Boston Celtics to town Saturday night for a showdown of epic proportions (ok that was a bit dramatic but it sounds wonderful). The Celtics are the title holders from last season and the Bucks have started off this season strong and were coming off a 2 game winning streak.


Da Bucks. I just really like that shot. Photo from flickr.com

They were probably feeling a bit smug.

And they probably felt even better when they tied the game at 93 all going forcing an OT.

Then when Garnett got fouled out of the game during OT, they probably thought they had the game in the bag.

Oh tisk tisk young Bucks, don't ever mess with the Green.

After Ray Allen sunk both shots at the foul line the Celtics pulled again 100-97 and never looked back winning the game 102-97.

Was I surprised? Not a chance. It's the Boston Celtics we're talking about! Now of course two years ago I never thought I'd ever have this much confidence in the C's (or blog about them in a positive light) but how can you knock the Celtics? They have the trinity of Pierce, Garnett, and Allen, which is like an Ortiz and Manny 3-4 punch, but better, because there are THREE people involved. Stellar defense. Exceptional coaching by Doc Rivers, what more could you ask for?


The Trinity. Photo from flickr.com

Love the Celtics or hate the Celtics, you have to admit that they are good for Boston. And Boston could certainly use some good news in the sporting world right now. Matt Cassel is about as consistent in the QB position for the Pats as Manny DelCarmen was as a middle relief pitcher for the Red Sox, Brady has had more surgeries in 4 months than I have had boyfriends (in case you're wondering, the answer is zero, not that I care), and the Bruins love putting themselves in dramatic shoot out situations....and losing. Factor in the Red Sox losing the playoffs to the TAMPA BAY RAYS, you have yourself a recipe that would send most Bostonians straight to the bar to drown themselves in Guinness and Drop Kick Murphys' songs (which is basically any night in Boston).


Home of the Champions. Photo from flickr.com


But the Celtics, they are the Bruins of the pre 1993 era, the Red Sox of, well last year, the Patriots of the early turn of the 21st century, they are the Boston team we can depend on to pull through and have unwavering confidence in. And Boston needs that right about now because other than that, there is not much to gloat over.

Right now the Celtics are sitting pretty in the top spot of their division by 2 games with a record of 8-2. And, I know it's early, but I'm going to make a prediction, back to back titles for the C's.

It may be a long shot, but this year, I'm dreaming big for the guys in Green.


Just because everyone love a good duck boat shot. Photo from flickr.com