What better time to write up a post than during a prep session for our latest podcast? I’ve been keeping an eye on the NBA playoffs, and was intrigued with all the struggles the Boston Celtics have had throughout the post season. Let me give you a quick breakdown:
They were the best team in the league record-wise to end the season. They had the best road record, and the best defense, two priorities if you intend to be a legitimate threat through the playoffs. They came bursting into the playoffs against a #8 team in Atlanta, a team they should’ve had absolutely zero trouble sending into their offseason. They proceeded to bludgeon the Hawks for the first two games in their home arena, then they went to Atlanta, and got destroyed. This trend proceeded through the entire first round, with the home team winning each game decisively and the Celtics advancing in 7 games.
Advancing to the 2nd round brought Lebron James and the Cavs to town. Boston completely owned King James for games 1 and 2… in their home arena… and then got used when the Cavs played at home. Again, this whole series went along those lines with the home team winning each game, and Boston advanced in 7 games to play Detroit.
Never before has a team been so dominating in the regular season, and had a situation like this happen in the playoffs. They look like an unstoppable force at home, and they don’t look like they belong in the playoffs on the road. But, and I only say this to bring this post back full circle, they have advanced to the conference finals, as was predicted, and at least for now, all is right with the sports world!
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