I hate the Celtics. Hate them. I live in Boston and have to deal with dumba** Celtics fans everyday. I wanted this win more than any win of the season, but even though we lost I saw a few things that makes the pill a little easier to swallow.
1. Favors is a beast. He is a pimp. I have a new man crush.
2. Al showed more emotion late in the game then any player has all season. The man was possessed; however, if he doesn't hustle back to guard his man on the PNR then his possessed offensive game will go for nothing (much like Boozer's game)
3. I know Hayward doesn't score much, but I actually feel more comfortable with him on the floor compared to the rest of our two guards. He plays decent defense, better than CJ and now better than Raja, he drives the lane well, his jumper is looking better, he just seems more confident than before. That said, if Hayward is your best 2/3 (AK excluded) your in trouble. He is too young to take on the responsibility of being a teams number one 2 guard.
4. AK47 sighting? Yes please.
5. Harris is great at driving the lane and distributing once under the basket, but again, if he can't learn to keep his man in front of him, his offensive game will be for nothing. The early part of the 3rd quarter was a layup drill for Rondo.
6. The halfcourt offense seems to be played at a higher tempo. Players are cutting faster and hitting the lane harder. Not some go through the motions stuff, but real cutting, picking, and passing.
Overall, I see positive signs. This team is not a contender. I don't expect them to be a contended, yet. However, I like some of the things I'm seeing out there and actually am excited to just watch them to grow together for the rest of the season.
1. Favors is a beast. He is a pimp. I have a new man crush.
2. Al showed more emotion late in the game then any player has all season. The man was possessed; however, if he doesn't hustle back to guard his man on the PNR then his possessed offensive game will go for nothing (much like Boozer's game)
3. I know Hayward doesn't score much, but I actually feel more comfortable with him on the floor compared to the rest of our two guards. He plays decent defense, better than CJ and now better than Raja, he drives the lane well, his jumper is looking better, he just seems more confident than before. That said, if Hayward is your best 2/3 (AK excluded) your in trouble. He is too young to take on the responsibility of being a teams number one 2 guard.
4. AK47 sighting? Yes please.
5. Harris is great at driving the lane and distributing once under the basket, but again, if he can't learn to keep his man in front of him, his offensive game will be for nothing. The early part of the 3rd quarter was a layup drill for Rondo.
6. The halfcourt offense seems to be played at a higher tempo. Players are cutting faster and hitting the lane harder. Not some go through the motions stuff, but real cutting, picking, and passing.
Overall, I see positive signs. This team is not a contender. I don't expect them to be a contended, yet. However, I like some of the things I'm seeing out there and actually am excited to just watch them to grow together for the rest of the season.
