I’m not sure about anyone else, but I am not even close to coming down right now.
Forget cloud 9, we’re well past that.
What the hell even is that?
This isn’t just beating teams, this is going full belt to ass.
It’s not even close.
What we witnessed was years of frustration all coming out at once.
It’s OK to admit it.
We would say the same thing about any other matchup that the Celts had won 5 of 6 in.
In fact, we say it all the time with the Sixers for example.
So for Celts fans, this is partly why last night is so impactful.
For the first time in forever, it felt like they were finally over the mental block.
We know that because ya know, they’ve been doing it every single night since October.
It’s the same with Tatum.
Just like all the teams before them, the Warriors were too small.
This isn’t a GS problem, this is an every team in the league problem.
Too big, too strong, too quick.
- Then of course there was the birthday boy.
Sometimes that’s Jaylen, sometimes that’s Porzingis, sometimes that’s Derrick.
That is not an accident.
He can give you MVP level dominance while basically only being involved offensively for 2.5 quarters.
On this team, everybody eats.
This game is a perfect example.
Just like with Jaylen, I loved how Tatum attacked the rim with force throughout the game.
That is not normal.
- 140 points on 55/51% splits, 25 3PM, 35 AST and only 7 TOs.
How’d they do in those games?
I dunno, is 7-0 good?
This is the way.
Maybe Brad Stevens knows what he’s doing after all?
What a crazy concept.
- It’s hard to imagine this game was tied 21-21 at one point.
It felt like we were in for another back and forth battle with the greatest shooter to ever live.
Then, out of nowhere, we witnessed one of the best runs of the season.
A statement run like you read about.
His footwork was impeccable, and that has historically always been a problem area for him.
I mean, it’s like watching a completely different player.
Not to mention the man is an animal on the defensive end despite his size.
When you’re small like Pritchard, you have to live in your opponents' air space.
- The Celts won the fastbreak points battle 42-12.
Yes that’s right.
That’s a real stat.
That’s the level of ass kicking we witnessed.
But if I had to choose something, I guess the 12 OREB?
- I guess you could also point to the second half defense if you wanted.
I mean giving up 50 points?
Way to lose your focus.
It almost makes you wonder if the Celts can be locked in enough when it matters after seeing that.
I’m sorry, how was that?
A bummer for sure, but oh well.
The Ugly
- Come on, just be serious.
