Hey everyone. I come in peace, not to be brag like crazy over last nights game. People in Atlanta are pretty excited right now, though. Us fans realize our chances in actually winning this series, or even another game for that matter, but Atlanta has been through a lot lately and the "David vs. Goliath" win last night gave us something to cheer about, even just for a day. The Hawks haven't had many fans or publicity even in our own papers for YEARS, so last night was special to us. Please don't flame, I just want to talk basketball.
Welcome ... we love good discussion here, and really good discourse requires a difference of opinion ... these blogs would be pretty boring if we all agreed. Your team won a good game, and they beat the best team in the NBA ... that's plenty to feel good about and be proud of .... so don't make apologies.
The Celtics were horrible, and they didn't deserve to win last night, (even though we would have found a way to deal with it if they had), so you've every right to gloat ... it's one of the perks of being the fan of a good team. The Hawks
are a
very good team, and I think many take them for granted, or don't quite realize how athletic and explosive they can be.
Most of us
here do, though, as we've tasted it, and it's not easy for us to swallow. I don't think the Celts will underestimate them again, either, but they've still got a fight on their hands. There's a lot to be said for heart and hustle, and your team has plenty. But you've gotta remember that the C's have a ton of that, too ... in fact, it's what has gotten them this far, and they're not about to abandon it now.
They had a lapse last night, and a
big one, but it's likely to be a different story on Monday. One thing about this team, (that many thought would never have the record they do), when they're knocked on their butts, they don't stay down for long, and their resiliency is second only to their heart and determination. So please, feel free to share with us, and rub our noses in it a bit ... it's what fans do, and it's what your team has earned by it's win.
If nothing else here in Boston, we're used to being razzed and taunted, and we can take it. But we can also dish it out from time to time, and you can bet that we'll be just as proud and cocky after a win, as we are gracious and reticent after a loss. I thank you for taking the time to come here and gloat ... it shows a great deal of courage and pride for your team ... and that's something we here at CB can appreciate, for we're the same.
Enjoy your visit, feel free to contribute, we're glad to have you, because it brings the enemy a bit closer, and tempers our resolve. But be on alert, and bide your time ... because above all else, you
are in an enemy camp ... and we aim to execute our justice. The Celtics take no prisoners ... and our beloved Green Machine
will prevail.