3. Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are one of those teams. They stay in games when it seems like they have no chance. They are playing games and all of a sudden they are up by 5 and then 10 and pretty soon it is a blowout. The team has been tested in the playoffs and in the finals. They took the Lakers to the last minutes without Kendrick Perkins. The Big 3 has been shoved aside by the play of Rajon Rondo, the young talented point guard on the rise. He is the franchise player who is going to lead this team. Paul Pierce has been playing the same way, slow but effective. with his fading away elbow short 17 jumper. The team looks good and could make a great far run.... even past the Heat. However, they need to polish up some areas and they will make it far.
1. Injuries
The Boston Celtics had some injury problems last session with Kevin Garnett at 50% some games. If the Celtics can have everyone at at least 95% they will be dangerous in the playoffs.
2. Ray Allen: Ray Allen is the the key to the Boston Celtic offense. Yes the other Paul Pierce, Garnett, Rondo, and Perkins can do it all by themselves but Ray Allen needs to be there every night to catch and shoot and drive.
3. Bench: The Celtics added the eroding away body of Jermaine O'neal and lost Tony Allen. This is a big loss to the bench. However, the celtics still have SCAL who is the biggest playmaker in the league!! The Celtics' bench have to really produce in order for them to be successful.
Bottom Line: The Boston Celtics will have moderate success in the regular season but will cause some damage in the playoffs. The Celtics should not be overlooked.
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