A few thoughts about tonight’s game:1. Starting November 1st Allan Ray will not be taking any last second shots with the Celtics trailing by two.
2. There is no quit in this Celtics team thus far. I recognize that the stars were out but still appreciate the team’s competitive nature, particularly at the point guard position.
3. There is some talk of Pierce’s infected finger keeping him out of the season opener. I hope this is a panicked exaggeration with little connection to reality.
4. If you have not seen The Departed yet do so, tomorrow. I mean it.
5. I always enjoy the commercials featuring Celtics players reminiscing or responding to questions. In the most recent spot Pierce, Allen, Rondo and Gomes talk about basketball hoops from their youth. However, the bigger point here is that it has been two years since the following epic exchange about Black History Month:
“What do you think of when you here Black History?” – Random questioner
“History.” – A profound sounding Gary Payton
6. Towards the end of the FSN telecast Tommy and Mike looked at a video montage of close Celtics games from last year. Boston was 12-21 in games decided by five points or less. Improvement in this area will be the difference the playoffs and the lottery.
7. I am not ready to rationally discuss Doc's recent thoughts on a rotation (registration needed). The following quote makes me nauseas.
"I'm not worried about a rotation. There's going to be guys who play and there's going to be guys who aren't [playing]. That might change night to night. We're not that type of a team [that can handle a rotation]. How can you have a rotation when you have eight guys who are the same age and haven't even proven themselves? That's the point I'm trying to make." - Doc Rivers
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