Luck or skill?

4 friends sat in front of me at the C's/Timberwolves game on Saturday and argued over whether or not Boston should try to win. One of them shouted "I want Oden" repeatedly. He joined 2 others in rooting for Minnesota. Meanwhile their was a lone member of the group who rooted for Boston the whole game and chastised his friends. Their heavy drinking and bitter arguing inspired me to analyze the C's recent 4 game win streak. Is it the start of something special or just some incredible luck?

Houston

Negative - The Rockets were without Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming. That game tried to set the NBA back 50 years.

Positive - They showed they could roll up their sleeves and gut out a hard, half court battle. And if other teams are going to start using injuries as an excuse they can stick it.

New York

Negative - The Knicks basically played with one guard – Starbury. David Lee did not play either.

Positive - The C’s were victorious in a game where they played against the zone and when their opponents charged back and threatened to erase a substantial deficit. Resilience!

New Jersey

Negative - It was odd that they won this game.

Positive - This was a great win on the road against a team with one of the best play makers of all time. They are overcoming adversity and making noise.

Minnesota

Negative - Randy Wittman did his best to show what bad coaching is all about. They stopped giving Kevin Garnett the ball down the stretch. Despite having done nothing to warrant it Marko Jaric and Rashad McCants got open looks, which they missed badly. And Minnesota was robbed when Ricky Davis’ free throw attempts went from 3 to 2.

Positive - Any time a team wins back-to-back overtime afternoon games it is an accomplishment.