Gahhden Pahhty: Cleveland Rocks, Celtics Roll?
Written by Joe Tetreault   
Sunday, 14 March 2010 13:51

Waxing the Pacers does not a turnaround make.  Boston's big win Friday night set the stage for their showdown with the cruising Eastern Conference leading Cleveland Cavaliers, which is about to tip.  This quote from Lebron James should will provide a magnificent microscope to examine the Boston Celtics:

"To me, the Celtics look bored with the regular season," James said. "I'm not saying they've tanked the regular season, I'm just saying an experienced team like Boston has so much talent, they know how to win in the playoffs. Just looking at them, they look like they're ready for a new challenge."

It's not real trash talking, just an observation that the Celts are mailing in the regular season. Administered with an air of unbelief, they can't possibly play this poorly in the regular season.  James can say that because his Cavs, despite a number of injuries have already clinched another trip to the Playoffs.  But such compliments come on the backhand, and should be posted in the locker room as a reminder.  You're the Boston Celtics.

That other prominent New England dynasty, the Patriots, are noted for their exceptional use of bulletin board material to stoke them to greater heights on Sunday.  Tom "Don't call me Mr. Bundchen" Brady would remind the press that the Patriots are always looked at as underdogs and that when teams look past them it just inspires them to play better.  Should the Celtics play with fire and enthusiasm, taking it to the Cavs, then they prove they aren't bored with the regular season.

Winning in the regular season obviously ensures a post-season appearance.  More than that it establishes that you won't be pushed around.  The Celtics' struggles against Eastern Conference foes like the Hawks (0-4) and the Magic (1-3) and most recently against the Cavs (a 108-88 drubbing at home less than a month ago) have made them a desired first round opponent.  An over-the-hill ex-contender who made it to the playoffs to be whipped by a rising squad.  The Bucks felt no fear dropping Boston with a fourth quarter rally.

For the Cavs, this afternoon's game afford the opportunity to tune up their rotation in anticipation of the return of Shaquille O'Neal for the playoffs.  James and Jamison are finally healthy again.  They have little to prove.  The case is quite the opposite down the sideline on the visitors' bench.



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