Monthly Archives: December 2014

This game was over very early as the Celtics created an 18-point deficit, 30-12, at the end of the first period as they shot poorly, defended not at all, and turned the ball over 10 times. They simply make too … Continue reading →

This was perhaps the clearest illustration yet of how far this young Celtics team has to go to be able to successfully compete against even mediocre NBA teams of which the Nets are just one example. The difference in the … Continue reading →

This game was not as close as the final score would suggest, especially for the first three quarters. The Celtics looked like a team that had lost its leader, which of course it did with the departure of Rajon Rondo, … Continue reading →

And this was not even against the real Miami Heat since neither Chris Bosh nor Dwyane Wade, their two best players, even dressed for the game. This was dreadful exhibition of team defense as the Cs were soundly beaten from … Continue reading →

This was the first game of the post-Rondo era and his teammates acquitted themselves well in his absence while earning an impressive win. None of the three new Celtics players dressed for the game so Evan Turner replaced Rondo in … Continue reading →

First and foremost, I am very happy for Rajon because I totally respect his game, his competitiveness, his intelligence, and his prickly personality. He is as mentally tough a player as I have ever seen. He gave the Celtics and … Continue reading →

After a poor start in the first period during which they turned the ball over carelessly 7 times, 4 by Rajon Rondo, and played little defense to compound matters, the Cs settled down, worked harder on D, and had their … Continue reading →

Thank goodness the Sixers are horrible. The Celtics played a very sloppy, error-plagued game, sleep-walking through the first few minutes when the Sixers charged to an 11-2 lead while the Cs missed their first nine shots, but they soon out-fumbled … Continue reading →

This was a game that was frankly never close as the Cs came out passive defensively, allowed the Knicks several open shots in the first period, of which they made 8 of 10, and they forged a double-digit lead. They … Continue reading →

After a slow start in the first quarter, the Cs played well in the second quarter and led at halftime 45-40. However, they apparently decided they had played enough defense for the night as they proceeded to allow the Hornets … Continue reading →