Monthly Archives: January 2014

Another game decided at the buzzer between two of the worst teams in the NBA. Michael Carter-Williams committed a severe palming violation right in front of an official which, if called, would have given the Cs the win. Instead, Evan … Continue reading →

In a game that was never close, the Cs turned in one of their most incompetent performances of the season as they were drubbed by the Knicks. They were confused on offense and often hapless on defense in a game … Continue reading →

This was the well-hyped and long-awaited reunion game where the Celtic fans finally had a chance to pay tribute to Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, now members of the Nets. And the fans were effusive with their praise of both … Continue reading →

The Thunder are one of the premier teams in the league and tonight they played without their two best players, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, who were injured. The Celtics, on the strength of 70% shooting and competent defense, were … Continue reading →

Finally a win, and what an entertaining game to watch. To set the stage properly, the Cs were playing in Washington, in the second game of a back-to-back, without Rajon Rondo, Avery Bradley and Jerryd Bayless. Rondo was not allowed … Continue reading →

Because this game was only carried on NBA-TV, which I don’t have access to, I was relegated to following the game on the play-by-by on Comcast Sports New England. Once again the Celtics dug a deep hole for themselves in … Continue reading →

In a game that should have been a win, the Cs lost it on a never-called rebounding foul which put forward Tobias Harris on the line where he made both free throws to provide the final margin of victory. Then, … Continue reading →

Well, the news of the night was that Rajon Rondo returned for the first time in a full year after rehabbing from knee reconstruction surgery. He played a total of 20 minutes in four five-minute segments in each quarter, as … Continue reading →

Finally, the losing streak is broken but it certainly was not easy. This game was close from the beginning with the Raptors leading 25-23 at the quarter and the Celtics leading 45-41 at the half. This first half was the … Continue reading →

For a change, the Celtics got off to a great start with Avery Bradley leading the way with 14 points and 3 steals in the first quarter to hold a 27-19 lead at the end of the quarter. However, no … Continue reading →