Our Celtics have been down before...with critical games in front of them. Seemingly, that is a part of this team's Rich History.
One similar example of this was just last year - almost a YEAR ago:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKgdjQ2d8QYYes - the series was tied, so some folks may say that we are worse off
right now than last year going into CLE.
But regardless of what the series count was last year vs CLE - it was a
critical game.
Same with game 4 of the 07-08 NBA Finals. Boy I loved this game! We were up 2 games to 1, yes - but if we would've lost, then that would've made the series more complicated. We started out looking like LA was going to blow us out, too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8Up_nUOOaoJust like in the CLE vid above - we fought back, and overcame the odds.
Just like These Celtics have done throughout their Rich History.
Yes - the players have changed over the last few years. We no longer have Perk's, Powe's, Posey's, PJ Brown, TA, etc - toughness.
But we have Our Core Four - and regardless of our situation right now NO ONE can question this team's Toughness.....just look at Rondo.
Look at how Paul has carried this team the last few games - Lebron cannot slow him down.
Look at how admirably Jermaine O'Neal has played.
There has even been several Jeff Green sightings.
Even with Glen Davis - I am holding out hope for a Big Game.
Delonte West has played admirably.
Yes - we could've used more KG last night - but I know he won't let us down, and judging by his postgame comments last night, he will be a man on a mission on Wednesday.
I am very much in touch with reality. Over my course of being a member of this Blog here, I've been called "Blind Optimist" "Kool-Aid Drinker", etc.
That's ok.
All I've done during these seemingly Dark Times with our Celtics is just rely on Our History. And it is a Rich One, indeed.
I expect our Celtics to come out swinging on Wednesday. As long as Wednesday's game is fairly officiated, we still have a chance here.
One game at a time - as KG said last night. I think he (and Ray and Paul AND Rondo) know a little something about Celtics History.
No matter what our position in the series is right now - the hardest thing to do is close out a team - just ask MIA about the fight that PHI put up - in MIA - just over a week ago.
The difference between us and PHI? This is The Celtics. They will bring a competitive game on Wednesday. They have Tradition on their side. Our Core Four have been in the trenches. Our Core Four have earned their accomplishments - not that team in MIA.
MIA will certainly win their share - eventually - but they will have a fight on their hands on Wednesday.
To tell the truth - I would not want to be on MIA's team right now. They will have a huge test in front of them on tomorrow. Yes - they have a ton of athleticism....yes, they are "ESPN's favorites"....yes, they are "The Popular Choice." Yes...they are "Hip".
But they are not Boston.
Topic: Opportunity to show what they are made of and make some history! (Read 3656 times)