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The Boston Celtics Pwn the Detroit Pistons.

January 6th 2008 12:53

Paul Pierce shows off his Celtic pride. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

It must feel like New Years Eve every game for the Boston Celtics. They have fun, celebrate, and, er, hopefully don’t kiss each other, but if they did, there is nothing wrong with that either. Today, Boston faced their Eastern Conference archrivals, the Detroit Pistons and beat them, 92-85.

This win was an important one for the C’s and if their after game celebration was any indication, they’ll take the memory of this victory into the postseason if the two combatants ever meet again. Detroit had an 11 game win streak going into this game but it was snapped by Boston, who have now won nine in a row themselves. Incredibly the Celtics have a 29-3 record.

In one of the most anticipated regular season match-ups in a long time, it was Glen ‘Big Baby Shaq’ Davis who proved to be the big contributor for the night for Boston, leading the team with 20 points, including the key layup with 8.5 seconds left in the game to extend his teams lead by five.

“It feels real good to contribute in a big game like this," Davis said. "But we can't get too excited. This isn't the last time we're going to see this team.” (Lage, AP, 2008)

Well, according to Chauncey Billups, the way that Boston carried on after the win seemed like they had just won the Super Bowl. It was a rather extravagant celebration, but it may have meant that Boston now have the psychological edge of Detroit. Than again, we may be reading too much into a game that was played in early January.

Whichever side of the fence you sit on, it was a massive one because both teams had a combined .844 winning percentage going into the contest. This was a heavyweight battle royale on par with Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.

Today’s game was notable as well because for the first time this season none of the Big 3 was the leading scorer. Davis had that honour.

Davis’ performance bodes well for the Celtics because it illustrates how infectious the work ethic that Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen bring to every game is rubbing off on their teammates. The scalp of Detroit is proof positive of this fact.

“This was a huge win because we won on the road in a playoff atmosphere against a team that had won 11 straight,” said Paul Pierce. (Lage, AP, 2008)

Boston looked good. The rest of the league should consider wearing adult diapers.

The video subject for today is Baron Davis and his top 10 plays from 2007.

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Kevin Garnett Destroys the Wizards. LeBron James gets his Groove Back, Just Like Stella.

November 3rd 2007 09:20

Will the real LeBron James please stand up? Oh, there you are. After

King James is all heart. (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

a less than stellar opening game, when Bron-Bron only scored 10 points in their loss to Dallas, King James re-aligned the planets with an out of this world performance against the New York Knicks. James scored 45 points as the Cavs held off the Knicks, 110-106.

New York actually played a really good game, with Jamal Crawford and Zach Randolph having big time performances for the Knickerbockers. Unfortunately, the guy on the other team wearing number 23 conjured up images of another player from the past that wore the same digits on his back.

"He was as good as that other No. 23 I played against," Isiah Thomas said. "He was exceptional. He wasn't going to let his team lose." (Withers, AP, 2007)

LeBron may have been king, but his fellow Cav, Daniel Gibson was no pauper, as the young one continued his NBA development by hitting four 3-point baskets to also nail the Knicks – not in the good way either for New York.

You know what though? New York was LeBron’s town today.

King James recovered from a horrendous opening game performance, sadly, the same could not be said about Shaquille O’Neal. The daddy again was showing his age in the Miami Heat’s loss to the Indiana Pacers, 87-85.

The vastly underrated and underappreciated, Danny Granger for the Pacers was superb for Indiana scoring 25 points, and grabbing nine boards. Dan the man was also an efficient, 10-for-13 from the field.

Granger, got help from his fellow teammates though, with Ike Diogu hitting 16 and Mike Dunleavy adding another 15.

However, it was another worrisome performance from Shaq that is the big news story from this contest. In only 28 minutes of play after fouling out, Diesel only had eight points, seven rebounds and six turnovers. Yikes!

People that have doubted Shaq in the past got their just desserts, but his early season performances have been anything but stellar. Yes, he does have a history of not being a fast starter, but there is something disconcerting about his play so far.

Now, let’s move onto some real shocking results, with both the Los Angles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers, recording impressive victories over their more celebrated opponents.

Beginning with the Lake Show, who came into Phoenix and absolutely destroyed the Suns, 119-98. This game wasn’t even close. L.A. pretty much dominated from the outset, even without Kobe Bryant being the man!

The Lakers played beautiful team basketball. Yes, you aren’t hearing things. Los Angeles actually played well as a unit, with all parts humming together in perfect harmony. They moved the ball with efficiency and purpose, defended well, whilst hitting the necessary baskets to break the spirits of the Suns.

Phoenix on the other hand looked terrible. Amare Stoudemire was a non-factor, whilst the ever reliable Steve Nash and Shawn Marion were the only two Suns players that offered any resistance. The Lakers dominated with the Bean only hitting 16! One last thing: I’m a poet and I don’t even know it!

Kevin Garnett blocking Gilbert Arenas' shot.

Gilbert Arenas gets pwned by Kevin Garnett! (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Sorry, no more bad jokes here. Oh, but have you heard about the chicken that crossed the road? It ended up on my table for dinner tonight. Sorry, sorry, I can hear the groans from all you readers out there.

Let’s get back to the sole purpose of this space and it isn’t to do with comedy. The other big upset was the Sixers beating the Chicago Bulls, 96-85.

Andre Iguodala and Andre Miller were fantastic for Philly as they overran the Bulls at the end, outscoring their opponents 14-5 to finish the game victorious. It was another disappointing performance by the Baby Bulls who once again find themselves starting the season off slowly.

Performance of the Day.

Now, onto the big game that had everybody in the NBA sitting up straight and taking notice – the Boston Celtics versus the Washington Wizards. ‘Who won?’ Do you even need to ask? Well, obviously you have, and in answer to your question, it was the Celtics who stomped the Wizards, 103-83.

Of course the performance of the day belonged to Kevin Garnett who had a monster game. Absolutely, monster of a performance. KG’s game was so big that it would make the tallest building in the world look like Wee Man from Jackass.

The Big Ticket had a, er, big performance scoring 22 points, snatching 20 rebounds, dishing off five dimes, blocking three shots, and adding three steals, in a dazzling debut in front of his new home crowd. You can bet your sweet ass that the Boston faithful loved every second of this game.

Boston’s other two members of the ‘Big 3 2K7’ also had nice games, Paul Pierce hitting 28 points and ‘Jesus Shuttlesworth’ adding another 17.

However, it was KG who was the messiah and all the Celtic fans as his disciples.

Today’s video is a commercial for NBA Live 08 featuring, Gilbert Arenas and Kevin Durant. Check it!

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Kevin Garnett has the Celtics Rocking with a Triple-Double Performance.

October 28th 2007 11:25

The funky, new Celtics battled it out against the James gang in the final pre-season game and it was a peach. Well, it was pretty sweet if you are a Boston fan because the signs are looking extraordinarily good for the men in green. Kevin Garnett and the Celtics ran away with the game 114-89, with the Big Ticket making a massive statement to the all in the east that there is a new sheriff in town.

Garnett had his first triple-double in a Boston uniform with a sublime, 21 point, 13 rebound and 10 assist performance. Even scarier for opposing teams in the NBA was the play of the other two superstars, with Ray Allen dropping 20 and Paul Pierce adding 12. Well, 12 might not sound like much but The Truth has led the Celts in scoring during this pre-season stretch so

KG dunks the ball with feeling. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

he can take a night off.

There was a bit of feeling in this game as both teams played with more intensity than one would expect from a preseason game. Kevin Garnett, who is always primed for a game by the way, stated that there was a bit more pep to the performance because they wanted to send a sign to the defending Eastern Conference champs: “Obviously you're a little jacked up because it’s the Eastern Conference champions…” (AP, 2007) Thanks, KG for validating my statement!

LeBron James wasn’t a total silent partner in all the happenings in this game with a solid 17 point performance and a couple of highlight reel plays that brought the crowd to its feet. Still, you can’t help but feel a tad sorry for James who isn’t with his full compliment of cronies with Sasha Pavlovic and Anderson Varejao missing due to a contractual dispute with the Cavs. Two players that Cleveland can’t afford to miss in an already thin line-up.

Cleveland has not only been missing two key players, but has had an indifferent preseason campaign, going 1-5. “The season starts Wednesday. We have to get it together or get blown out,” said LeBron James (AP, 2007)

On the other hand, Boston has been playing great basketball with the new Big 3 gelling very nicely. Celtics fans who have had nothing but frustration for over 20 years must be rubbing their hands with glee, especially when KG has a triple-double, and a few super plays of his own to keep the crowd going.

Bring on the season we say!

Here is a video that would really set the pulses racing of all Celtic fans: The top 10 KG plays from last season.

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When in Rome, the 'Big 3' for Boston Kick Ass.

October 7th 2007 12:06

The new version of the Celtics ‘Big 3’ has begun, and it was a winning start for the men in green.

Boston faced the Toronto Raptors in Rome, and Kevin Garnett displayed his awesome game for the Romans to see, with a superb 19 point and 16 rebound effort. Paul Pierce the old Celtic stalwart added another 21 points, while Ray Allen had an off night with 10.

Toronto’s star Italian, Andrea Bargnani, who was last year’s number one pick, had a hot shooting night, scoring 13 points in less than 15 minutes, but it was to little avail. The Raptors lost 89-85.

However, the big Italian Stallion was what everyone wanted to see, marking his first appearance in an NBA uniform in front of his home crowd. The Roman crowd thought they were back at the Coliseum when Caesar was running the show in the manner they were cheering, Bargnani. When, Andrea hit six of Toronto’s first eight points they became delusional! It was like a gladiator slaying some lions and Christians.

Paul Pierce summed up the excitement that not only he was feeling, but the rest of the basketball loving public, at how these Celtics will pan out with so many marquee names on

Kevin Garnett cleans up the glass. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant /NBAE via Getty Images)

one team: "It was good to finally get out there and get our feet wet," Pierce said. "It was probably the best first game since I've been with the Celtics." (Dampf, AP, 2007)

It was a nice start to the preseason shenanigans for both teams, tuning up for things to come. Boston’s performance today just sates our appetites even more when the games actually have some meaning at what this team can really accomplish.

In other NBA debuts, Yi Jianlian, the much hyped rookie from China participated in his first open scrimmage today with the Milwaukee Bucks and had 10 points and five rebounds. Clearly, the biggest highlight for the young, or not so young, Yi, was his half-court heave that managed to tickle the bottom of the net.

Yi was obviously the main focus for the Milwaukee faithful who was cheering everything the man was doing. He could have done a number two in mid-court and they probably would have given him a standing ovation.

Milwaukee’s gun recruit appeared to be a tad, bit, sluggish after all the heavy practice and travelling he has had to do recently, but he got his groove on in the fourth quarter when scored seven points.

Like the Celtics, all NBA fans are eagerly anticipating the for real start for Yi to see how he really measures up.

Let’s bring on the NBA season!

Today’s video subject is an NBA All-Access clip of the Celtics in Rome.

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