Just really have to give Portland tons of credit here tonight ---
It's hard to believe they are right there in this game despite facing such difficult circumstances. This team is missing the top scorer and easily best player in Brandon Roy. Missing their top 2 centers and only inside presence with Oden and Pryzbilla. Missing key bench players in Batum and especially Outlaw. And then losing their starting guard of tonight in Bayless. It is shocking to see them hanging around tonight playing a rested Boston team playing at home and missing only one bench player from the roster.
Celtics simply can't lose to a team in this situation can they???