If the Playoffs Started Today – NBA Week 4

By ⋅ January 22, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

A month into the season, and things are still going roughly for playoff hopefuls such as Boston and Dallas. Teams like the Clippers and 76ers are taking advantage of that. But a lot of powerful teams are still holding sway at the top of the conferences, and they’re continuing to make things tough on everyone [...]

Gortat Shines, Suns Burn Celtics

By ⋅ January 21, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Marcin Gortat scored 22 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Phoenix Suns defeated the Rajon Rondo-less Celtics, 79-71 Friday night. Ray Allen led the Celtics with 14 points and Paul Pierce chipped in 12 points and six assists. Rondo looked on from the sidelines with a sprained wrist as the Celtics scored a season-low [...]

SoB NBA Power Rankings: Week 4

By ⋅ January 20, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

You should know how this goes by now, so lets get right into it… 1)  Chicago Bulls (13-3) – Despite getting somewhat blown out by the Grizzlies this week, the Bulls retain their number one spot in our NBA Power Rankings.  I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: this team works. Every player’s [...]

Trading Paul Pierce: The Truth Hurts

By ⋅ January 20, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Celtics need to trade Paul Pierce. As a rational sports fan, I’ve come to realize that this is the best option. The Celtics aren’t going to win the NBA Championship this year, and they won’t be able to win it again with their current nucleus. So they need to blow it up. This starts [...]

The Big Three Era Is Over And Garnett’s A Big Reason Why

By ⋅ January 19, 2012 ⋅ One comment

Three years. When the newest incarnation of the “Big Three” came together back in the summer of 2007, they were given a three-year window to revive Celtic pride and bring a few championships back to Boston. Three years. Danny Ainge and Celtics brass were willing to pull the trigger on deals to bring perennial All-Stars [...]

Gino Sighting! Celtics End Losing Streak in Blowout; Rondo Hurt

By ⋅ January 18, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

After the longest losing streak since April 2007, the Celtics finally put another tally in the win column Wednesday night, dusting off the Gino video as they beat the Toronto Raptors, 96-73. Unfortunately, Celtics floor-general Rajon Rondo exiting the game early with what the Celtics are calling a sore right wrist overshadowed the victory

The Atlantic, Week 3: Kevin Garnett, Dwight Howard and More

By ⋅ January 18, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Welcome to “The Atlantic,” a weekly column where we ‘trend up’ and ‘trend down’ news and notes from the NBA’s Atlantic Division. The rumblings of Kevin Garnett’s decline are getting louder. Are the 76ers or the Nets in a better position to land Dwight Howard? Is there anything to be excited about in Toronto? What’s [...]

Celtics Can’t Overcome Westbrook’s Hot Shooting, Lose to Thunder in Perkins Return

By ⋅ January 17, 2012 ⋅ One comment

Russell Westbrook hit a pair of key three-pointers in the game’s final two minutes, part of a 26-point night that lifted the Oklahoma City Thunder over the Boston Celtics, 97-88. Kevin Durant added clutch moments of his own, and leading everyone with 28. Paul Pierce led the Celtics with 24 points. Kevin Garnett and Jermaine [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – NBA Week 3

By ⋅ January 15, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Another week in, and there are some noticeable changes. The East has a new leader. The Heat are collapsing. The tops of the conferences are starting to see some separation, while the lower part of the seeding is trying to establish itself. But it’s still very tight in between, so let’s look at what would [...]

Celtics Get Out Hustled, Blown Out by Pacers

By ⋅ January 15, 2012 ⋅ 2 comments

Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce scored 21 a piece, but that wasn’t enough to lift the sluggish Celtics over the Indiana Pacers, as they fell 97-83 Saturday night in Indianapolis. Danny Granger scored 21 for the Pacers, while Darren Collison and Paul George each had 17. The Celtics shooting woes continued as they shot 38 percent [...]

Brandon Bass Proving to Be A Big Catch In Boston

By ⋅ January 14, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Celtics GM Danny Ainge reeled in a good one when he acquired Brandon Bass this off-season. Bass has emerged as the Celtics’ big fish off the bench. He has taken the bait and bought into the Doc Rivers’ system. The Celtics surely won’t be looking to throw this one back. Ok, I know, too many [...]

SoB NBA Power Rankings: Week 3

By ⋅ January 13, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Another week of Basketball in the books means another Power Rankings column! We have a new #1 today: Congratulations Chicago! Away. We. Go.

The Atlantic, Week 2: Ray Allen & No One Else in Great Shape

By ⋅ January 12, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Welcome to “The Atlantic,” a weekly column where we ‘trend up’ and ‘trend down’ news and notes from the NBA’s Atlantic Division. The Boston Celtics are riding Ray Allen’s hot hand. The Philadelphia 76ers are emerging as a powerhouse. Have the New Jersey Nets found their backcourt of the future? What’s going on this week [...]

Mavericks Contain Celtics Rally, Win 90-85

By ⋅ January 12, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Dallas Mavericks came into Boston on Wednesday night and defeated the Celtics 90-85 in a tight game that included four technical fouls. After a rough start to the season that saw the defending champion Mavericks with a surprising 1-4 record, Dallas (6-5) got back over .500 thanks to clutch play from Dirk Nowitzki down [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – NBA Week 2

By ⋅ January 8, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

After another week of the season, there’s not too many signs of anything settling down. Several teams are getting to their expected positions, as well as some surprise teams. After a terrible start, Boston is now knocking on the door. Philadelphia has shot way up, and Dallas has sneaked their way to #8. Even Cleveland’s [...]

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