The Celtics will need more than just the Three Party if they want to win this series; the Pistons proved last night that the engine burns out any garden. The Pistons drove through the Celtics last night 103-97 in the Garden, and this home defeat leaves everyone in speculation--can the Celtics win the series?
The mean green's claim to fame in the postseason has been to win at home and lose on the road, but now that the home court has been tainted, and the Celtics are looking at their first 1-1 series tie this postseason, many are left to wonder if the Celtics can win on the road.
They have an 0-6 road record this postseason but the Pistons have lost a game at home (round one to the 76ers).
The blaring weakness and strength of the Celtics is defense; their offense is proportional to how they play defense. If there is a staunch defense, then the Celtics can grind out the game in the way they won 66 games. If there is no defense, like May 23rd, the Celtics have to try and outscore the opposing team. Kevin Garnet is almost too generous, so he can't take over a game. Paul Pierce has shown shades of dominance, but he is no Kobe or Lebron. Ray Allen hasn't been a part of the last couple of series, so his firepower is no help, so what can the Celtics do?
Play like the 2006 Chicago Bears.
We all remember the 2nd seed ChiBears with their staunch defense and their sub par offense--Kyle Orton, need I say more. Well they got to the playoffs and did nothing, because they started Rex Grossman over Orton in the playoffs. Had Lovie Smith stuck with Orton, I believe that the Bears would have stood a better chance vs. the Panthers; a coach should ride the momentum of the current QB. The Celtics must stick with what they did in the regular season and not succumb to what the Pistons are trying to do if they want to win this series.
Home court is no longer a safety net; the Pistons have shown they can beat the Celtics in the Garden.
What do I predict you ask?
I predict a Celtics victory in seven, with a road win in Game 4 being the turning point.
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