Celtics Keep Rolling

Author: Michael Licata

Date: 12/22/2010

There seem to be a lot of great streaks going on in the NBA this season. The New York Knicks won eight games in a row. The Miami Heat seemed to steady their ship for a strong winning streak. The Dallas Mavericks learned how to play defense and are winning games. The team that trumped all the winning streaks is one of the most consistent franchises in the NBA. THe Boston Celtics won their 14th consecutive game by defeating the Philadelphia 76ers, 84-80. It wasn’t an easy win, the Celtics weren’t at their best, but they found a way to win the basketball game.

Ray Allen led Boston with 22 points. The team only shot 38 percent from the field. Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Glen Davis all combined for 29 points. It was that kind of night for the Celtics. They still found a way to win the basketball game. Shaquille O’Neal played in his second game since missing four consecutive games with a calf injury. The veteran played 28 minutes and finished with 13 points and nine rebounds. It proves the necessary depth to be a consistent successful NBA team.

The Celtics are three years removed from their last NBA championship. They have the core three players, Pierce, Allen and Garnett for two or three more solid chances for another title. They’ve added depth in positions where it counts. Rajon Rondo, when healthy, is one of the best point guards in the game, but he’s going to miss significant time with an ankle injury. He’s only going to make the team better when he returns. The Lakers are the defending champs, but expect the third Celtics-Lakers finals in four years, with the Celtics winning this time around.

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