Okay. I'm sure many would disagree. Sure, 10-9 isn't that really good if you are looking on paper but we still have 63 games to go.
Just look at the current record of the teams that are ahead of us in the Conference:
New York - 14-4
Miami - 12-5
Atlanta - 11-5
Chicago - 10-8
Brooklyn - 11-7
Philadelphia - 10-8
- We still don't know what New York is really capable yet so I can't say anything on them for now.
- Miami is just 5 L away from us and we still have 63 games to catch them up.
- Looks like Brooklyn is starting to slip.
- I'm not worried about Atlanta. Look at the last year's playoffs
- Philly is same as Atlanta and we actually snatch the division title from them last year.
- We just beat Chicago on their homecourt.
Things to be excited from this team:
- The defensive is starting to be solid. It would be more solid once Avery Bradley comes back
- Jeff Green is starting to get his groove. It would be great if he more minutes so Pierce can get more rest.
- Consistent effort from our point guard Rondo. Last year, many are complaining on how inconsistent he is. He seems to put that issue away now.
- We no longer need to worry about offensive options. The only thing to worry is Doc's decisions.
- Our rebounding efforts also improved. Good to see someone on our team being a threat in the paint.
Things to improve on remaining games:
- Although the defense are already there, it is still not on the level of defense from last season. That can be fixed in time
- As much good as our perimeter defense are, I can't say the same thing in the paint. We have now less option on the big since Darko left the team. I hope Danny can fix it by acquiring some decent big to contribute.
- Turnovers are killing me. But as much as I hate them, it is unavoidable. They need to get familiar with each play and mistakes might be the only way to improve it.
- Doc's bad coaching habits. Sometimes, he is just being too stubborn. Refusing to bench the best players when they are definitely playing bad. If he realize it, he can make better rotation and match up for games. Also, he needs to know when to use the small ball lineup.
To those who said this team is finished, better finish the whole season or at least the all star break or you might eat a crow.