Celtics Playing Well Again...and KG being KG Interview

   

     
     I am going to start off by apologizing for not blogging after the Monday game against the Wizards. It slipped my mind for other reasons. I think that the game doesn't need much attention anyway except for THE STEAMER Greg Stiemsma. Stiemsma got the start over J O'Neal because of a hamstring injury. Stiemsma finished the game with 13 points 7 rebounds and 2 blocks, with the first block coming in the first minute of the game...which in turn got coach Flip Saunders canned. Stiemsma looked like a seasoned veteran out there playing with the starters, and continues to impress Doc and the coaching staff. I believe that by the end of the season, Stiemsma will be the the starting center.
    Any way, let's look at the game against New Jersey. The first half was again sloppy and sluggish. They played down to the talent of the Nets and just flat out sucked. The starters played like nervous rookies, and the bench played like 1st graders learning the game. Losing 35-34 at the half to a Deron Williamsless NJN team, it was horrifying to watch. However, the second half however, was a complete turn around. They played like a flawless basketball machine out to dismantle the competition. Again the Celtics did their damage in the third quarter. They outscored the Nets 29-12 and didn't look back from there. Paul Pierce was himself finishing with 24 points. KG was behind him with 14. Ray Ray didn't play due to flu symptoms. (He did not practice today and was told by Doc to stay away to keep the team healthy. Should be a go for Friday against Indiana though.) Overall it was a solid win for the C's. They need to now focus on the next few games (Indiana, Dallas Chicago, Indiana again then OKC for the return of Perk).
     Also I'd like to say that that Avery Bradley is a defending machine. He harasses the ball carrier like its do or die for him. It amazes me how well he does it. Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Eb13zsme4gU#!

Also KG is being KG in an interview about the team :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rcCgcbMzI64#!