Some people think he is too small to be a maximum player, but he won that game. He went 17-17 for free throws. 10-16 for field goals. 7-10 on threes. He had six assists to one turnover. He added on three rebounds, two steals and a block.

Last night we watched a historic Celtics game. I'm not saying it was as sick as McHale's 56 and Bird's 60, but it's good to know we have two or three great players for offense.

Isaiah, Horford and Bradley have clearly formed as a legitimate Big Three.

So it comes down to Crowder, Smart, Amir, Olynyk, Jerebko (Rozier, Brown et al) providing a standard of above average competence.

As a glass half full fan, I admit to breathing much easier lately. Last night was great. Not only did we get the moral victory, we got the actual win.

After this opening tough schedule, the cream puff part of it could feel like extra vacation and then guys like Green and Zeller can get some charity minute playing time.

Yes, Isaiah looks fresh and healthy. Avery twisted his ankle two games ago, but he bounced right back.

Amir is probably the only truly fragile piece on the team. He looks brittle, but we will need him.

I hate injuries. Knock on wood for those. The schedule is still over the top difficult.

I don't think we can afford to lose Isaiah, Horford, Crowder or Bradley.

If Amir gets his act together, we seem to be a top team. The what ifs are getting easier. Olynyk played well. Amir is settling down.

That was Jerebko's worst game in a long time. I guess I should stop dissing James Young, Gerald, and Zeller. We might need them and other than Young, the other two guys are NBA proven to an extent.

The season is taking shape. We need more wins. I think I heard they are talking like this in the clubhouse, a need to be win hungry.

It is good there is no game tonight. The team can rest up in the glow of a huge win.