Celtic ball

The Celtics began their playoff run on Sunday night against the Hawks.  I was there at the TD Banknorth Garden.  Boy was it insane.  No wonder its nicknamed “The Jungle.”  The fans are out of control from the opening tip; I honestly have never been in an environment like that before, let alone a playoff environment.  It’s been a few years since the Celtics meant anything to Beantown, but right now they mean just about everything…

Speaking of meaning something, what’s the fascination with Gino? (He first pops up at 35 seconds, but watch the whole thing, it’s entertaining)… I was so confused that I googled it when  I got home…Evidently it’s just a clip of this dude that they like to play during games @ The Garden…Everyone goes wild.  Shake, Shake, Shake…

Kevin Garnett is a maniac; in a good way that is.  Just take a look at what he did to Leon Powe, his own teammate, after a thundering dunk against the Hawks in game 1.  If this guy isn’t the definition of passion, I don’t know what is.  If you look up adrenaline in the dictionary, you’ll see a picture of KG.  He just got awarded DPOY (Defensive Player of the Year).  A well deserved award I might add.  He probably will not get the MVP, merely because his numbers are not MVP numbers, even though he guided the C’s to a 42 game turnaround from last year.  Fair?  Probably not, but it’s ok, he has his eye on bigger things.  This guy is a true professional, and if you can watch him play one of these days.  You’re in for a treat.

P.S.

On a side note, I hope Mike Bibby brings his “A” game, because with all that smack he’s been talking, Sam Cassell may have to break out the testicle dance…

-Rich-

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