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Celtics Choke Against Miami

In case you missed it, the Celtics choked away a 13 point lead with 8 minutes to play in the 4th quarter. Regardless of how this game turned out, I was going to manipulate the facts in my mind to fit with my crackpot Celtics theory. If they came out and gave a great effort/won I could say that they had flipped the switch to see how they stacked up to the best in the East. If they had KG sit it out and phoned it in the whole game I'd say they were trying to limit his minutes and coasting into the playoffs and hoping to catch Miami by surprise. I don't know if I'm happy that the Celtics came out and put Miami's back against the wall despite missing Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo, etc. or disappointed that they fell to pieces down the stretch and couldn't finish the job. The last few minutes were painful to watch and full of lazy defensive errors and bad shots, which let Miami back into the game. On the plus side, Jeff Green had, literally, the best game of his career. His stat line was amazing: 43 points, 40 minutes, 14 for 21 Shooting FGs, 5 for 7 from 3-point land, 10 for 13 on FTs, 7 rebounds, 4 blocks and 2 assists. I'm hoping this will be a great win for his confidence and he can be a more consistent producer on the floor.

Heat @ Celtics Preview

The Heat have won 22 straight games, in case you haven't heard. What you may not know is that 5 years ago today the Celtics stopped the 2nd longest winning streak of all time (Rockets 22). It could be real tough to end this winning streak though as KG is only 50/50 if he is going to play with a strained groin.

It's really too bad that KG isn't healthy, because this could be a real interesting game. Boston kind of plays up (or down) to their competition. Plus, they haven't lost a home game since Rondo went out for the season (11-0).

As always, you're not going to shut down Lebron. You hope Green can keep up with him a little bit, but the focus is going to be shutting down Wade. Bradley has done it in the past, and if he can do it again (and KG plays) the Celtics could have a shot.

I'll go with KG playing.

Celtics 99-97 (OT)
Tommy Award: Bradley
Game starts at 8pm

Bring On The Heat

Pierce: We know we're going to be a tough out, regardless. I think we're going to be that team that nobody wants to play in the playoffs. Right now we're so unpredictable. You don't know what we're capable (of). You look up and we play teams, sometimes we lose to bad teams, and then we beat the better teams. We don't know which Boston team is going to show up, and at any given moment we can get hot and beat the best of the best in the NBA. We've shown that we can beat Miami; we've shown that we can beat Oklahoma City; we've shown we can beat New York. You're talking about some of the best teams in the NBA. We're just going to continue to fly under the radar and see what happens.

Me (Aldridge): You want Miami again, don't you?

PP: I always thrive on wanting to play against the best. Right now, Miami's the best. It would be nice to see them in the playoffs. Winning's not easy. In order to win, you've got to see the best. And I think it would be fun for the NBA.

So Pierce said this recently with an interview from David Aldridge and we share the same thoughts. Let's bring on the Heat. Last week I wrote how I would love to see them 1st round, however, with the Celtics probably not going to finish with an 8 seed, it looks as if we would have to see them down the line. I'm fine with that. The Heat are cruising and making it look so easy, but the Celtics aren't afraid of them and why should they be? Two years ago when the Heat beat them, cheapshot artist Dwayne Wade broke Rondo's elbow, Last year we were within 1 game of the finals and the refs gave the Heat the series because David Stern wanted to see LeBron get his 1st. This year we are without Rondo, we are without Sullinger and without Barbosa and I still think they can beat them. They are a really gritty team and just pull it out, it seems as if they have played a million overtime games since Rondo got hurt and have already beat the Heat once.

Pierce and KG find a way.

I Hope Miami and Those Homos Don't Lose Another Regular Season Game

Last night the Heat won their 15th game and are rolling. I hope they don't lose another regular season game because the Boston Celtics are going to wipe the fucking floor with them.

Last year LeBron finally won his first and hopefully only ring, but this is a different year. I know we may be without the best point guard in the league, a rookie sensation, Barbosa, and KG is our only good big man, but fuck that, no excuses. The Heat will lose to the Celtics if we pay in the playoffs.

Wade disappears when we play them and as we all remember from years past Judas no longer hits shots once the playoffs begin and now we have Jeff Green who has been great defensively and Avery Bradley, boom. It's over. I have full faith that this team can overcome adversity and take it to them. I almost hope that we are an 8th seed so we can knock them off first round. I also believe Rondo will somehow be back by playoffs, the guy isn't human, so that's what nonhumans do.

I have never been so confident in anything in my entire life. The Celtics play the Heat tough every time and Pierce, KG and Doc will be ready and we are going to take them in 6 games.

So enjoy the Sports Center hand jobs Miami, because once the playoffs start it's over for you.

Lebron Heading Back To Cavs?

Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports writes: "James' agent and childhood friend, Rich Paul, born and raised and still living in Cleveland, has been privately telling people for two years of his intrigue with bringing the prodigal son back as the conquering hero in Cleveland. James will ultimately make the call to return – just like he made it to leave – rest assured that the most important voices in his ear will be partial to Cleveland again."

Here we go again, but trust me this story is going to get huge over the next year or so. I think James cares to deeply about his public image that he will return to the Cavs just to set things right. If that city forgives him, then he could do his best to be that lovable player everyone wants. Plus, the Cavs should have some nice pieces to make him interested by then.

Would it change anything to me? No, fuck him. He is the best player in the NBA, but his a huge pussy. He gets guys to take away videos of him being dunked on, he killed a city that loved him on national TV, has a tattoo that says "chosen one" written across his back, and I still can't look at him without wanting to throw up.

So get ready everyone! Two more years of WHERE WILL LEBRON GO!!!!!

100 Celtics, 98 Heat (2 OT)

I'm going to stick to the game and touch on the Rondo injury next, but last game shows me one thing. We aren't dead yet.

Last night was a grit and balls moment, and they rallied without the All Star PG.

Paul Pierce and KG stepped their game up immensely, Pierce finished with a triple double with 17 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists and KG finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds. They kept the heat at bay the whole game and was able to withstand the Lebron led Heat.

I love playing the Heat because for some reason the Celtics always make Dwayne Wade just another player. In my eyes Wade is enemy number 1 when we play the Heat. Lebron earned his respect, but Wade is such a bitch. He is cheap, dirty, and all he does is bitch to the officials over and over again.

Wade finished with 17 points on 6-20 shooting. Avery Bradley, Courtney Lee and others did a great job shutting him out and keeping him out of rhythm all game. Despite Lebrons 34 points and 17 boards I have to give Jeff Green his due for defending him (I know that sounds ridiculous) but Green made every shot really difficult for LeBron, LeBron just is LeBron, I will take that.

Now to Judas, I was a little disappointed the Celtics did a video tribute for him and a little disappointing that the crowd cheered for him during that. Ray is a dick and they shouldn't have showed him a minute of gratitude for his services here. Maybe after he retires, but not now. Ray did finish with 21 points.... dick. He was boo'd all game though, so I will give him the nod.

The Celtics showed amazing resilience last night in this double overtime game. Like Doc said last night, you all can write the obituary, but we aren't dead yet. And I believe that.