Back on track

After a tough 1-point loss to the #1 team in the west, the Celtics traveled over to NY and took on the Knicks. The C's were obviously emotionally drained from the night before and did not come out with the intensity that we are used to seeing.

Celtics let the Knicks hang around for 3 quarters before pulling away in the 4th. The big 3 combined for 63 points/18 rebounds/11 assists and took the game 110-100. All in all, a tough week for the Knicks who brought their A game to each matchup against the team from LA, Cleveland and our C's. They only lost to LA by 9, Cle by 5 and double digits to Boston. Kobe had individual records on his mind when he was in NY, as well as Lebron who had a triple-double taken away.

Am I concerned that the C's have gone 1-3 against Cleveland and LA this year? No. Do I think the C's need to wrap up a #1 seed in order to beat Cleveland? Yes. Do I think LA will return to the finals? To be determined, the Bynum injury could really kill them, stress the word could.

Celtics will probably go on another long streak this season, they will finish with 60 wins, they will at the very least be playing in the Eastern Conference Finals (likely win as well). Bottom line, the NBA Championship goes through Boston, we won last year giving us the right to be "The Team to Beat".

Big test Sunday in San Antonio, I think they are more than ready for this one.