Playoff Basketball, Part Deux

Posted by Mike Giardi April 20, 2008 at 10:32 pm

Not a great first half from the Celtics. After a scintillating start, the C’s actually let the Hawks control the tempo and gain a measure of confidence. Of course, as I type this, the intensity has returned for KG and company, extending the lead back to double digits. I can sense the Garden faithful saying, “that’s more like it.”

Now while I expect the Hawks to go down quickly, I don’t expect it to happen quietly. I love Atlanta’s confidence, at their belief that they can “shock the world.” Celts fans get angry at the “gall” of the 8th seed, but what else do you expect? Are they suppose to kill the C’s with kindness? To genuflect at the Altar of Doc, Big Ticket, Ray Ray and “The Truth?’ You wouldn’t want your team to do that, so don’t expect the bad guys to, either.