Yes, the Celtics beat the Warriors 109-95. But for 2 1/2 quarters, we had to watch another crap effort from this team. Not only is Golden State bad, but they're also severely undermanned. Enough about the negative... (for now)
The Celts broke this one open midway through the 3rd. Tied at 55, the green went on a 15-2 run. It was Rajon Rondo's show. He had 5 points and 3 assists during that four minute spurt. Rondo finished with 18 points (8-12 FG) 12 assists and 7 rebounds. When the Celtics are struggling, hell, even when they aren't, Rondo has to be more aggressive on offensive. I don't care about the Big 3. He's the straw that stirs the drink.
Golden State hung around in the first half because they were shooting 50% from the field and out-rebounding the Celtics. Yes, out rebounding the C's... with a small lineup. How pathetic is that? The Warriors clearly tired in the 3rd and that's why the Celtics ran away with it.
I refuse to feel good about this win.
Other observations:
Mikki Moore picked up his first foul 18 seconds into the came. He picked up his second 3 minutes later and despite trying to wave off Don Nelson, he ended up on the bench. Same things... never change.
Kevin Garnett buried a 70-footer right before the half. Unfortunately, he didn't get it off before the buzzer. If you were at the game, that tall bald guy you saw on the jumbotron was John. My prediction in the game preview was Bos 110 GS 92. Final score 109 - 95. Not bad, huh?
More pictures from the game, after the jump...
