Green Eyes Focusing on Thunder

Alright, so we worried going into Miami because at any moment, Dwayne Wade could go off for 40+. He didn’t and we won. For the game in Charlotte the fear was how the Bobcats had the number 1 defense, were coming off 4 straight victories, and the Celtics have struggled there the past few years. Clearly all of this was over hyped as the Celtics ran away with a win. Then in last nights game against the Spurs, everyone knew San Antonio was a veteran club that could methodically get the job done. Again, another presumed “fact” that went to the side as the Celtics proved to be way too much for the Spurs to handle. What about the Thunder? What can we think up for this game?

Well I would have to say this game poses many new challenges for the C’s to step up to. First things first, the Thunder are a young group who had a day off at home to prepare for the incoming squad. Therefore, you can put your last dollar on the fact that they will not be tired, and will be able to run at ease. Quite the opposite is the case for the Celtics.

In last nights game, the starters had to play more minutes than usual. KG averages around 30 mpg, and had to put in 35. Pierce averages a little under 36, and had to put in a little over 37 etc. etc. etc. I am sure Doc was hoping, as was I, for the bench to be able to come in against the Spurs and gain on the lead, for the starters to get some rest coming into tonight. Crap happens, and we have to win the game we are currently in, so the starters were forced to play excessive minutes. Advantage… Thunder.

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