Even though the Celtics blew a 17 point lead, and even the KG situation seems like 09 all over again I need to stop and appreciate Jeff Green for a second. Jeff Green is worth every penny of the contract he got when we signed him to a 4 year, 26 million dollar deal. I guess I'm done questioning Danny Ainge. Jeff Green still may have inconsistencies about him, however, he has become a reliable scorer, defender and most importantly clutch. Jeff has come through in a lot of spots where Paul Pierce's number would be called and has come through and last night was yet another example. With the Celtics doing their best attempt to blow a 17 point lead, Jeff hit a dagger 3 with 45 seconds left to put the game out of reach for the Pistons.
Jeff had 34 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks. I trust Green maybe 2nd on the team offensively and probably defensively behind Pierce and KG respectively.
Brandon Bass and Paul Pierce chipped in with 17 points each and Avery Bradley had 11. You know what is a really great topic of discussion? Who will be the more valuable Bradley to a Boston organization, Avery or Jackie? you can never take anything away from Avery's defense, but I am a little wary of his offensive ability. I don't know enough about Jackie yet, but with the hype surrounding him and the small sample we have seen of him up with the Sox, he can be a really good player.
One thing is for sure for the Celtics though, we need a healthy KG and Pierce if we want a shot against the Knicks or Heat.
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