Winning Is the Boston Celtics' Game Seven Legacy

This group of Celtics seem to have the most fun when they are playing game sevens. 

They have intensity and a junk-yard dog attitude that makes more athletic teams second guest themselves.

How else can you explain Orlando's collapse in game five, which let the Celtics live to see another day?

The Celtics, to a man, will tell you that they do not rely on game sevens at home.  It just seems to happen that way.

Two consecutive years of game sevens have added to the Don-like legacy of the Boston Celtics at the Garden. 

The Boston Celtics are 17-3 at home when facing a game seven, these current Celtics are 3-0.

Ray Allen and Paul Pierce have not been able to play well together, and it has made this journey a grind. 

They are not the same team as last year because of the injuries, but they have made no excuses and continue to defend their title.

Glen "Big Baby" Davis seemed to have lost his focus in game six, his string of double-digit games broken. Davis and Perkins stayed in foul trouble and the Magic took advantage.

Eddie House has responded well when he was challenged to do other things besides shoot.  And Stephon Marbury has shown glimpses of regaining his offensive game.

Rondo got back to his triple double ways and Pierce had rediscovered his touch. 

The shooting woes of Ray Allen have been very disconcerting, and the media constantly remind him and us of that. They can win without him, but it would benefit Rondo even more because it opens up the lane for penetration.

The Celtics want to move on so they can get an opportunity to protect their Eastern Conference Crown. Ray Allen and Paul Pierce must get that swing, that two-step groove that will make it possible.

Patrick Ewing all but guaranteed an Orlando Magic win.  Let's see, the last time that happened, his team lost. 

They now have the challenge of keeping that legacy intact today when they play game seven against Orlando.