I’m not going to spend an entire lot of time on yesterday’s sport. The Celtics had been flawlessly dominant, however the Warriors additionally simply had “a kind of days” (which Boston has had this 12 months, too – although not THAT unhealthy). As ordinary, I’m making an attempt 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 12 months, 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 workforce 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 willpower that comes from arising brief within the current previous. All indicators are pointed in the proper course.
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 creating fantastic habits for the time being. There have been a number of video games just lately that would have gone both approach within the third and 4th quarters. Video games which may have been nail biters or intestine punches in earlier years. As an alternative, this workforce has hiked up their shorts, crouched down, eyes targeted, nostrils flared, and went to work.
We’re nonetheless a bit of underneath 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 12 months). There’s nonetheless loads of work to do.
However man, that is enjoyable proper now.
