This is my review of the game -
1st Quarter - Golden State had a nice start to the game executing well and punishing Celtics turnovers and quick shots with transition baskets. That is expected.
However, Jeff Green stepped up big with nice baskets, offensive rebounds and good defense. For facing an explosive high scoring opponent GS only got 24, while we had 21.
2nd Qtr - GS gets a bit sloppy and Celtics took advantage :)to grab a short lead. PJ Carlismo noted the shortage of Golden State bench scoring (may be why they aren't with SA, PDX, OKC for top NBA records).
I am liking what I see out of Olynyk, Sully, and Bayless with activity on both ends of the court. However at 34 to 28 good guys in green, Bayless had a hideous TO that killed Celtic momentum. They are hanging on with aggressive defense especially from Wallace and Sullenger. The game swung back and forth both ways with good play from both sides and Bradley knocked in two key baskets in the last minute to enable Boston to grab a 49-47 half time lead. I say a job well done.
3rd Qtr observations: Celtics score inside effectively to survive the GS onslaught to begin the qtr. Turnovers are working against us a bit. I like that the Celtics get some transition opportunities unfortunately they don't take advantage consistently enough. Golden State was getting the better of it in the last three minutes of the 3rd qtr.
4th Qtr: Here comes the GS haymaker - Marresse Spieghts and then Curry with teh three and a foul. Where is AB in all this madness. Lets see how the Celtics respond. Come on Bradley git your head in the game, son. Spieghts is spanking Sully. Wow, just when we thought this game was over, Humphries went to work and helped Boston get back in there down only four with eight minutes left. As the game came down the stretch, both sides had chances to win and Golden State made one more play than the Celtics. Good learning experience for the Celtics and Coach Stevens.