[外電] 5 Reasons The Celtics Can Still Win The NBA Championship
新聞出處(必填):bleacherreport.com
作者:Aron Phillips
After the Celtics lost – at home no less – to the Nets at the end of February,
I was almost ready to give up hope. With the additions of Rasheed Wallace and
Marquis Daniels this past summer, along with a healthy KG, I really thought it
would be like 2008 all over again. But things are never that easy. So after the
C’s responded with a four-game winning streak, things are back on track and my
wavering faith has been restored. Sorry LeBron, Dwight and Kobe, but I think
Boston’s got it this year.
With 21 games left in the regular season, the next two months should prepare
the Celtics for the playoffs. Sure their last four wins have come at the hands
of some of the Eastern Conference’s bottom feeders (Detroit, Charlotte, Philly
and Washington), but they’ve finally got their rhythm back. And here are five
reasons that Celtics fans should be planning a trip to Boston this June.
1. The emergence of Nate Robinson
Sure Nate was 0-for-3 in the Celtics win yesterday over the Wizards, but his
14- and 16-point outings against the Pistons and Bobcats provided vital of the
C’s. Don’t get me wrong: I didn’t want to see Eddie House go. But Nate has
shown that he can fit well in this system. He’s definitely not a longterm
option, and can’t be trusted with the ball in his hands in pressure situations
, but in small does you’d be hard pressed to find a better volume scorer
coming off the bench.
2. The health of Marquis Daniels
His numbers haven’t been amazing since his return, but the important thing is
that he’s healthy. ‘Quis will be invaluable for the Celtics as they make a
deep playoff push. He can score when needed, D-up the other team’s best wing
and lead the troops in the second unit. If he’s able to do all three, Celtics
fans will be like, “Posey who?”
3. The arrival of Michael Finley
Although Finley was in Boston on Sunday night, he did not make his Celtic debut.
Nonetheless, his addition will prove to be huge for the C’s in time. “This
was already a great team without me,” said Finley in The Providence Journal.
“I’m just going to come in and lend my veteran expertise, whether that be on
the court or in the locker room. I’m just going to do whatever I can to make
this team a better one.”
4. Their schedule
There’s no better way to prepare for the playoffs than by playing playoff teams.
This month, Boston will face Milwaukee, Cleveland, Dallas, Utah, Denver, San
Antonio and Oklahoma City. I’m not saying their going to win all these games,
but they should have a playoff atmosphere. And at the very least, if they do
lose, they’ll see their weaknesses and try to address them. With a lot of
doubters already out there, you know Boston is going to try and prove them
wrong.
5. The luck of the Irish
Last year, after losing on Saint Patrick’s Day, the Celtics finished the
season 12-2. This year, they’ll hope to do the same.
For one final footnote, the real reason I think the Celtics can still win the
title this year is Rajon Rondo. Sure KG, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen get all the
shine, but it’s Rondo that is currently the best player on the team. Averaging
14.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 9.9 assists and 2.5 steals per game, Rondo leaves
his imprint all over the court.
What do you think? Can the Celtics still win the title?
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希望如此囉~~~go CELTICS !!!!
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