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The official Boston Celtics 2007-2008 run for the NBA Championship thread

ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 12,868 ✭✭✭✭✭
An NBA title would probably be asking too much image , but certainly this team is looking VERY good so far.

I am not really a Celtics fan, but I do like Ray Allen (I AM a UConn fan) and Paul Pierce, and, of course KG is phemonenal, so I will ride the bandwagon this year! image

Edit: To hell with the Eastern Conference -- this team and bandwagon is gonna hang another banner in the GAAHHDDEN!!! image
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  • bluemarlinbluemarlin Posts: 627 ✭✭✭
    I think the Celtics have a great chance of taking it to the finals,I'm from Minnesota so I wish KG all the best.I think as long
    as they get their chemistry down they should be a definate contender.
  • I'm not a Celtics fan but I would like to see them do well this year, they are a proud old NBA franchise that has been in the dumps for
    a long time, a return to glory is long overdue.
  • BarndogBarndog Posts: 20,492 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like the title of the thread, it sort of recognizes that the winner in the West will win the NBA Championship
  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,458 ✭✭✭
    i didn't think i would see a thread like this in my life time. it's been a long time since the Celtics played like this, i'm in on the East Title as well as the NBA Title.

    it's been a long drought and they are playing great so far, i'm thinking of getting the NBA game pass to see all the games!!!

    GO C's
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • perkdogperkdog Posts: 30,660 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have not been following the Celts since Bird, Parish and McHale and I really dont care for Basketball or the NBA for that matter but I will wish the best of luck to my fellow New Englanders who root for them!
  • softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,276 ✭✭✭✭✭
    man ..... I CAN'T WAIT for the next New England sports downturn image

    You guys are having a blast image

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  • I did not attend many TIMBERWOLVES games when KG played, but, boy, I can tell you
    we WILL miss him this year. If the TIMBERPUPPIES even play .500, I would be suprised.

    KG is a powerful force on the court. I would have to say he is one of (IF NOT THEE) hardest
    workers in the NBA. He gives you fully 100% every night, night in, night out. Hard work
    ALWAYS pays off in the long season.

    I just wish you would take back Kevin McHale and return KG back to Minnesota! image

    I will definitely watch the playoffs and the championships if KG is playing!

    KalineFan
  • BarndogBarndog Posts: 20,492 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>man ..... I CAN'T WAIT for the next New England sports downturn image

    You guys are having a blast image >>



    we all know it is coming, so we will enjoy it as long as it lasts!
  • Even the frigging bruins are better.....
    But the excitement for the celtics is at a level not seen since the mid eightys
    give me liberty or give me death
    my hotelsimage
  • I grew up a Celts fan so I'd love to see them do well, but I'm very torn as I've lived in Toronto the last 6 years and they have a GREAT team as well. Should be a fun year, I guess no matter what I'll be happy as long as one of those teams advances in the east.
    Jay
  • ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 12,868 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Celts beat the Nets, now are 5-0 baby!!

    Get on the bandwagon before they run it to 15-0!!
  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,458 ✭✭✭
    they dismantled the nets in NJ, big win and got solid minutes from the bench again, which was supposed to be the weak link on the team. onward and upward.
    best start since 1987!!!
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • Its a long season but they have looked very well and so far their three stars have seemed to put their egos in check and are playing as a team. As long as they stay healthy and the rest of the team plays well in support it could be a interesting year in Beantown.
  • yankeeno7yankeeno7 Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭
    Arent the Celtics a team that used to play basketball? Is there still an NBA? I didnt even realize that pro basketball was still going on. Guess you really do learn something every day. Go figure.
  • BarndogBarndog Posts: 20,492 ✭✭✭✭✭
    so does this make Danny Ainge smart again? He made so many, many bad moves and finally he seems to have struck gold. I can't figure it out.
  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,458 ✭✭✭
    ainge was always a good drafter, he had the young players to get allen and garnett, it just happened to work out for him. he didn't make too many good trades before but he did have the players to get these 2 deals done and he drafted those players, so he was doing something right.
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started



  • << <i>ainge was always a good drafter, he had the young players to get allen and garnett, it just happened to work out for him. he didn't make too many good trades before but he did have the players to get these 2 deals done and he drafted those players, so he was doing something right. >>



    You are right on the money. I wish the Knicks would see fit to use this strategy. You may blow up two or three seasons as you compile young players but like the Celts its "money in the bank" for future moves.
  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,458 ✭✭✭
    a small bump in the road. orlando is a quality team and they were home. atleast the C's made a strong come back and had a shot to win in the end, although i thought allen should have had teh last shot.

    the train rolls on
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,458 ✭✭✭
    a minor bump in the road, losing to cleveland, they do need to find out how to stop lebron from scoring.

    we'll get right thuesday with NY!!!
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • BarndogBarndog Posts: 20,492 ✭✭✭✭✭
    nothing wrong with losing to good teams. Anyway, the winner in the East should not be able to prevail in a seven game series with the winner in the West.
  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,458 ✭✭✭
    total crushing of the Knicks!!!!!!! 104-59

    i wonder what mr. richardson has to say now!!!
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • I am a lifelong Knick fan (Saw first game in the old Garden in 1964) and have stood by them through thick and thin, but this team has given up on the season which is not even 25% done. This is a total embarrasment for this great franchise and there is no more ways left to spin this situation in the press. I can take a loss but lack of effort and laughing /yawning on the bench in blowouts is unacceptable. This franchise has finally hit rock bottom and needs to be totally revamped from head to toe.
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    Holy crap, what a smackdown.

    When I saw the box score, thought it was a misprint.

    image
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,458 ✭✭✭
    i fell a sleep (i'm married with children) and missed the end but i heard that the C's intentionally took a 24 second violation so it wouldn't be a 50 point win, and the knicks had to make a 3 at the very end so it would be their worst loss ever.

    not good in NY, i used to love watching the C's play the knicks and sixers, i was always happy when they beat them but knew it was going to be a war game in and game out between these 3 teams.
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • BarndogBarndog Posts: 20,492 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I am a lifelong Knick fan (Saw first game in the old Garden in 1964) and have stood by them through thick and thin, but this team has given up on the season which is not even 25% done. This is a total embarrasment for this great franchise and there is no more ways left to spin this situation in the press. I can take a loss but lack of effort and laughing /yawning on the bench in blowouts is unacceptable. This franchise has finally hit rock bottom and needs to be totally revamped from head to toe. >>



    that statement, with minor modifications, could have been made about the Celtics organization!
  • ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 12,868 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yee--Haww!! Runnin up the score on the Knicks (with subs) and convincing win in Miami!! Man, that bandwagon is sure loadin' up!! image
  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,458 ✭✭✭
    there's plenty of room come on board!!!

    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,458 ✭✭✭
    10 point win over a LBJless clev. team.
    got good minutes off the bench and only 2 guys in double figures
    win and move on

    i can't wait to see how they match up against the west
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,458 ✭✭✭
    Team W L Pct. GB Home Road Conf Div Strk L10
    Boston 17 2 0.895 - 10 - 0 7 - 2 14 - 2 6 - 0 W6 9-1


    train keeps rolling
    it occurs to me that this thread would get more replys if they lost more
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 12,868 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It just amazes me how that the trade even got done at all. And the result (so far) is even more amazing. The West Coast road trip will be a good test as to wether they are for real or not.
  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,458 ✭✭✭
    i agree the west coast rrip and the texas trio will tell us a lot.

    the deals got done, because ainge can draft with the best of them. trades now thats a different story but he could always draft well. he did well with these trades and filling out the best.
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 12,868 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Winning percentage now an incredible .900 !!
  • BarndogBarndog Posts: 20,492 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I quickly scanned the sports section in the Globe online version and read this:

    Celtics rout Bucks
    The C's have now joined their 1983-84 forebears as the only teams in franchise history to start 12-0 at home. (Globe)

    My first impression (because I was half paying attention) was that the Celtics really KILLED the Bucks...thought the numbers were the score. image
  • perkdogperkdog Posts: 30,660 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Not a NBA fan by any stretch but the Celts are starting to get my attention now! Looks like they have a serious shot at making a Championship run..
  • ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 12,868 ✭✭✭✭✭
    20-2!!! The Celtics express keeps on a rollin!!!
  • My hat is off to this Celtic team. They are not only playing outstanding but Doc Rivers has intergrated all the players into his hard nosed defensive philosophy and unselfish distribution of the ball when on the "O". Barring injuries this is turning into quite a interesting year in Beantown. Red Auerbach has to be smiling from above.
  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,458 ✭✭✭
    big game tomorrow night against detroit

    GO C's!!!
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,458 ✭✭✭
    loss to Detroit
    minor set back, i hope. very bad foul by allen, i hope we learned from this game.
    ray allen played well should have take the last shot or garnett, i like pierce but he was 5-15 before that shot.
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • bigfischebigfische Posts: 2,252 ✭✭
    man, the Celtics suck bad
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  • ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 12,868 ✭✭✭✭✭
    23-3 baby!! After losing to the Pistons by 2, 3 solid wins, including a 89-69 road victory over the Kings -- first win there in 11 years!!
  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,458 ✭✭✭
    big road trip this week, we'll see what we have, i think 5 games in 6 days or something like that?
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,458 ✭✭✭
    3-0 on the road trip so far!!!!
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 12,868 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well make that 4-0, after soundly defeating the Lakers and their short shorts!! image
  • ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 12,868 ✭✭✭✭✭
    27-3!!

    Tied with 5 other teams for best 30 game start in NBA history. 4 out of the 5 won the NBA championship! image
  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,458 ✭✭✭
    big game this weekend against detroit again, hopefully we get by memphis tonight, i think that's a scrappy team that may give us trouble.

    but the train keeps rollin!!!
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 12,868 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Beat Detroit at the Palace, now 29-3!!

    Only tests left now are San Antonio, Phoenix, and Dallas!!
  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,458 ✭✭✭
    the three game sweep through texas will be a tough trip.

    then the westcoast trip with phoenix, seattle, portland, utah will be a challenge

    but they look strong now!!! the air is cleaner the sun is brighter here now that the Celtics are good again.
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,458 ✭✭✭
    not a good week so far, damn bullets i mean wizards!!!

    hopefully this is just a bump in the road, adn we'll get straight soon. but i did want to move this to the first page while we're losing so they don't say we are just front running fans. we take the good with the bad, and so far this week is the bad.
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,458 ✭✭✭
    another knicks beating!!!!!
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,458 ✭✭✭
    another loss to orlando. but it was without garnett and they were tied in the last seconds so i think that bodes well for the rest of the team picking up their game.

    we'll see how long garnett is held out and go from there.
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

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