Boston-Charlotte: Celtics Rout Bobcats 92-59 in Home Opener

Nick Gelso by Correspondent Written on October 29, 2009
BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 28: Rasheed Wallace #30 of the Boston Celtics reacts during a game against the Charlotte Bobcats at the TD Banknorth Garden on October 28, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) Jim Rogash/Getty Images

Last season, Boston displayed an aura that possessed the kind of arrogant strut that could be compared to the school yard bully.

This "swagger" a season ago was over-discussed and played out. Injuries, opponents' defiance and an early playoff exit—how things can change in a season.

Though the C's still display the confidence of a champion, through two games of the 2009-10 season, they seem to have elevated their "swagger" from the school yard bully to the big brother brimming with confidence and poise after having walked the mile with the target on their backs.

The lofty expectations still exist as Paul Pierce told the Boston faithful during last night's pregame speech,

"You see up there?", pointing to the banners in the Boston Garden rafters, "There's only 17 of them. I think we need another one"

Pierce didn't make this declaration with boasting bravado, it was more of a public proclamation of the mission the Celtics players have committed to...

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