Boston Celtics Breakdown: Championship Caliber

It’s been a thrill going around the league and scouting all of the franchises in the NBA, from the bottom-feeders to the upstarts, the underachievers to the powerhouses, and each and every flavor of basketball in between. And after writing about 29 teams, I thought I’d save the best for last. With the best record in basketball, it only took the Boston Celtics a little over a quarter to thoroughly annihilate the dysfunctional Bulls in a 116-93 bloodbath which was far uglier than the final score indicated. Obviously the Bulls aren’t on Boston’s level so Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen were bound to impress. The trio combined to shoot 15-32 from the floor, 16-17 at the line, with 49 points, 16 rebounds, and 8 assists. However, the game did provide a perfect backdrop to showcase the rest of the Celtics: the reasons why the Celtics are championship material. Rajon Rondo: Rondo’s responsibilities included bringing the ball up, not making mistakes, placing ... [link]