I’m not going to spend an entire lot of time on yesterday’s sport. The Celtics have been flawlessly dominant, however the Warriors additionally simply had “a type of days” (which Boston has had this yr, too – although not THAT unhealthy). As ordinary, I’m attempting to zoom out and take into consideration what this current win streak means to the large image.
I’ve to maintain reminding myself that NBA titles aren’t gained in March. Loads of groups have peaked too early solely to search out themselves stumbling when it mattered essentially the most. Simply final yr, the Celtics peaked earlier than Christmas, however when the temperatures and stakes rose, they couldn’t beat the Warmth.
With that caveat firmly acknowledged and affirmed, I need to say that this crew has immaculate vibes. Like, traditionally related vibes. Like, vibes that remind me vaguely of the 1986 and 2008 Boston Celtics.
The weather are all there that we’ve been speaking about all season lengthy. The overwhelming waves of expertise on either side of the ball. The purchase in to team-first, play-the-game-right mentality. The main focus that comes from understanding the second and this window of alternative. The dedication that comes from arising quick within the current previous. All indicators are pointed in the precise path.
In fact, issues can occur. I’m doubling down on my efforts to not jinx this factor. Any variety of issues may go sideways and there are different very proficient groups on the market aiming for a similar prize in June, together with the defending champion Denver Nuggets who’ve dominant vibes of their very own.
However the Celtics are growing fantastic habits in the intervening time. There have been a number of video games lately that might have gone both method within the third and 4th quarters. Video games that may have been nail biters or intestine punches in earlier years. As an alternative, this crew has hiked up their shorts, crouched down, eyes centered, nostrils flared, and went to work.
We’re nonetheless a bit below the months away from the playoffs even beginning. The Celtics subsequent opponent, the Cavs, might be of their path throughout these playoffs. The sport after that’s towards the aforementioned Nuggets (who already beat the Celtics as soon as this yr). There’s nonetheless loads of work to do.
However man, that is enjoyable proper now.
