The Mecca

Celtics fall to the Knicks tonight at MSG 108-103, in what will most likely be KG's last game until Opening Night next week. KG looked fantastic, with a few dunks, and a great, athletic block on Al Harrington. Ticket finished with 11 points, 7 boards and 2 blocks. Rondo led the C's with 20 points. Marquis Daniels had his best night in a Celtics uniform, scoring 17 points in 21 minutes of work. The C's will wrap-up the preseason tomorrow night vs the Cavs in Columbus, Ohio. I found out today I will be going to see the C's on the road for the 1st time in my life. What makes it even better is that I will be seeing them at MSG in New York City. "The Mecca" is something I've always wanted to see, and what better way to experience it then by watching my beloved C's play there. The game is on Sunday, 11/22 and I can't wait...

Top 10 of 2008-09...

If this doesn't get you pumped for next week, nothing will...

KG at his peak...

What's good? So I have to say, as I was watching yesterday's 101-82 victory w/a bunch of other fans via GinosJingle's live chat, one phrase dominated the conversation: "KG's back." I know it may be a bit premature and sure, the C's haven't faced any top-tier teams yet, but the Big Ticket is moving around pretty well. And, more importantly, he is starting to get to the free-throw line. He shot 5-5 from the line yesterday, and finished with 21 to lead all scorers. Ray Allen also continued to get better as he dropped in 20 pts. According to Doc, that was the last we will see of the starters (playing any significant minutes anyway) for the preseason. The C's now have 2 preseason games remaining: tomorrow vs the Knicks from The Mecca (which I hope to visit this season) and then Prince James, The Big Cleveland Steamer and the rest of the Chokers..er..Cavs on Wednesday to wrap it up. They will then be off for just about a week before opening the regular season vs those same Cavs on Tuesday, 10/27. There are alot of rumors floating around the blogs/websites about what will become of Tony Allen. Tony his been out of action with a recurring ankle injury and the subject of much speculation. Many believe if he is cut by the C's, that could be the end of his NBA career due to his chronic injuries and lack of consistency when on the floor. There probably are not too many teams out there interested in taking him on as part of any trade also. I'm sure we will find out sometime next week exactly what the C's management's plans are for T.A....

Baby's Big Block...

Here it is from last night's win against Toronto:

Here's Ticket...

Celtics beat the Raptors in Hartford last night 106-90. KG looked the best I've seen him so far, scoring 16 points on 8 of 13 shooting and 3 alley-oops from Rondo-2 of them dunks. Again though he did not get to the free-throw line. Big Baby continued to go strong to the hole and Rondo dished out 8 assists. C's are now off until Sunday when they face the Raptors again-this time in Toronto. Found this very cool KG pic this morning on Twitter...(via JESkeets of Yahoo.com)

Celtics 91-88..

Celtics beat the Nets for the 2nd time in 3 days, 91-88 in beautiful Newark, NJ tonight. Doc rested the Big 3 for this one, but Sheed, Perk, Big Baby, Rondo and company were just fine. The Nets held the lead for most of this game, but the Celts came storming back behind Rajon's 11 4th quarter points. Big Baby continued to impress with a great game: 18 points, 3 steals, 3 boards and 3 blocks-1 of which was a highlight-film swat in the last minute of the game that sealed the Nets' fate. 'Sheed was also quite impressive dropping 20 points in 25 minutes before leaving the game in the 2nd half after rolling his ankle. Doc will most likely rest him tomorrow. Only concern for me tonight, the C's shot a horrid 53% from the line. The C's now head to Toronto to face the Raptors tomorrow night @7:30pm...

You got Rondo'd...

Here's the dunk I mentioned in my earlier post: