This the second game in a row where they lost a double-digit lead to lose a game? The Nets had an 18-point lead on them at one point. I've lost a lot of respect for this team and their chances of winning another NBA title. Question is what do you do with the big three.
Well Pierce didn't play tonight and the Celtics haven't been healthy the entire season. A team like the Celtics are still capable of peaking during the post season if they can stay healthy. Ray Allen will be a free agent hard to say if they'll re-sign him. Let's see if the Nets can build off this victory.
The Nets are one of the worst teams in the history of sports. You just don't lose to a team like that if you have championship aspirations. The Celtics also lost a double-digit lead to almost get blown out in the fourth. Their little run at the end was unconvincing; they just didn't want to get blown out at home to the worst team in the league. Even if Pierce was out KG and Rondo (two current all-stars) and Allen were playing. That's more than enough when playing the Nets. They just don't seem hungry anymore. They are lacking that fire which we saw from them last year and the year before. I wouldn't be surprised if they lose in the first round if matched up against the Bulls or the Raptors.
After the first month of the season, they were the best team in the league. They are capable of beating any team in a series if they are motivated. I think they have already conceded HCA and they're just going through the motions until the playoffs start. I just hope they can flip the switch when it comes time to.
