Two games, two 20 point wins.
For some that might be hard to process and for most hard to accept, but not us.
We watched this movie over 100 times last year.
We know that this is simply who the NBA Champions are.
They had at least a 20 point lead in 50 of their 101 games last season.
So far, they are now 2 for 2.
The supposed contender and challenger in the East New York Knicks?
Arguably the worst team in the NBA in the Wizards?
Last season, the Celtics owned the best road record in the NBA at 27-14.
They also owned the best record in the NBA against teams under .500 at 30-3.
So, does this result surprise anyone?
But this isn’t really just about beating the Wizards.
Everyone is going to do that this season.
Sure it’s literally only Game 2, but so what?
If they had struggled, I’m sure I would be told that matters.
So why shouldn’t the opposite be true?
It’s as simple as that.
With that said, let us begin.
So far he’s 0 for 2 and the Pistons are up next.
Maybe Monday against MIL?
I know he can break people down and drill threes in their eyeball.
Especially a rookie playing in his first game.
Scoring, shooting, rebounding, passing, defense, it’s all been tremendous.
Take a possession like this.
Quick decisions, playing with purpose, sharing the ball.
This team becomes unstoppable when that happens.
It really makes you think.
I also love how he only has 3 TOs through 2 games and is hitting the glass with force.
For as long as KP is out, the Jays being active on the defensive glass is extremely important.
They can’t just hope Al does everything, that’s not fair to him in his elder years.
This is partly what makes the best duo in the NBA so dynamic.
How many teams can say that about their two best players?
- I’d like to present the latest example of Mazzulla Ball and why math matters.
They won the fastbreak points battle 27-22.
Yet, they were down by a billion because shot profile matters.
Trading 2s for 3s isn’t going to cut it I’m afraid.
- There aren’t too many experiences more enjoyable than watching Derrick White play basketball.
It feels extreme calling him a perfect basketball player…..but he’s kind of a perfect basketball player.
The big things, the small things, the quiet things, the loud things.
The C&S being automatic is nice, but we’re used to that by now.
I’ll also take an uptick in FTA if we’re being greedy.
That’s the beauty of this roster.
Especially in a game against the Wizards with no Hauser.
Regular season, playoffs, Finals, it doesn’t matter.
If he’s on the floor, Pritchard needs to get the ball in every buzzer beating heave situation.
I’ll take 12/7 in 13 minutes and you should too.
- Tillman’s 3 is real.
It’s time to say it.
A respectable 35% doesn’t seem too crazy, and really that’s all he needs.
I will say, there’s a difference between being “real” and being “consistent”.
We aren’t at the consistent part yet, but the signs are there.
Hitting shots that get contested?
It feels mean to even care about this stuff with Al, but I have to tell the truth.
- I can’t lie, that Jordan Poole 1st quarter gave me 2022 Finals PTSD.
Remember that bullshit halfcourt buzzer beater he hit?
Fakest shit we’d ever seen until the Caleb Martin ECF experience.
The Ugly
- The deep bench should feel shame today.
Granted these are all rookies/Maine guys but still.
To no surprise, the Celts once again lead the NBA in wins.
Everything we hoped to see to start the year is happening, and they’re just getting started.
Just think about that for a second.
Boy are we blessed.
