I'm not starting off this post complaining about any of the players, the coaches, Danny or the owners. Rather, I am writing to state my feeling that this team might be the most entertaining sports venue in New England at the moment.
Yes, the Patriots are 6-0 and they've played a lot of great games with many dramatic moments. They are an excellent team. Perhaps, the best in the NFL. On the other hand, a few weeks ago I happened to watch a whole game including the commercials because I didn't watch via DVR like I normally do. Man, that game took forever and ever and ever to finish. Never do that again. I felt like I was watching one continuous commercial...that was not fun!!! Even though it was a great game I surely didn't come away feeling it was worth spending a whole afternoon of my time. As for the other New England teams? The Bruins are playing better of late (I think?). And, the Red Sox...enough said. The New England Revolution? Are they still around? Boston Canons, The New England Blackwolves (lacrosse), Connecticut Sun.
This year the C's won't be fighting for the best record in the NBA. But, from where I'm sitting (8-10 feet from the TV), they are the most entertaining group because there is almost always continuous drama going on. For example, in the first quarter of the Spurs game both teams couldn't hit the broad side of the barn. It goes on and on from both sides. Never thought the quarter would end. I kept thinking.."is this real?" Even wondered if the game might break a record for fewest scoring points in a quarter after watching the first 6 minutes.
The C's were obviously nervous going against a top contender. It took them a while to realize their opponents were human and that they could play with them. San Antonio also looked unnerved or intimidated by the Celtic defense.
As the game goes on the C's fall behind by 7-14 points. Yet, they kept climbing back determined not to let the game become a blow out. One had to cheer for them. And, I'm sure they won the respect of the Spurs players at games end.
Even if I had paid to watch game at the Garden, just watching Marcus would have been worth the price of admission. Marcus pushing Ginobili(?) or ripping the ball out of an opponent's hands, diving on the floor to make another incredible steal. The long three from the corner. They were down 14 and go and claw back to 4 points behind. Then, LaMarcus hits like 6 straight shots and in my head I'm screaming...."take Sully out! take Sully out!, why isn't Jordan dressed? He should be in there!"
We saw similar drama in the first game. The C's kept stripping the ball away any time Philly attacked the basket. Okafor couldn't miss. Yet, the Celtics kept pulling away. I only watched the first half of the Toronto game. That was tied up at the half. That was pretty exiting too.
Thus, even though their record isn't 3-0 the Celtics have already provided an incredible amount of entertainment value. Just read the comments on this blog. Everyone is charged up even if it's often in a negative way. The passion is most definitely there.
I would venture to say that the Celtics provide the most dramatic entertainment value of any team in New England. The Patriots and Brady are still the best team. But, to watch them for 3 hours ....no way!
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