Did anyone lamenting this loss REALLY think we had a chance to fly to LA and BEAT the Clippers last night?
I watched because I was curious to see how we'd rebound after a great Christmas Day game, and to see what the Clips are looking like. I did not, think for a second, that we were ready to go beat the hottest team in the NBA on the road.
They are one of this year's elite (up there w/ OKC, Miami, whomever else), they are on a hot streak and younger and deeper and taller than the Celtics. I was just hoping we'd compete and continue to build towards something of our own.
I don't think anything new was learned. The Celts pretty much did what I expected. Hang on for a while and get overwhelmed. The Clippers really played well together. They look comfortable while it looks like we're searching for something.
My assessment: We are a middle of the pack team that has to play REALLY well to get wins against any team (good, decent or even sub-par).
Lee and Bass are pretty brutal so far. Jeff still isn't taking enough initiative. KG, Paul & Rondo maybe aren't doing enough to make these role players better right now. Maybe the team isn't being selfless enough. I like where we're going with Sully. Jeff can add more. Rondo can be better.
I do think Avery will give us a shot in the arm, and yes, we need another big (6'11" & athletic) to play with KG and to cover for him when he's out. Once we do that, we just hope to gel and make our annual run!
A Big is hard to find, but they are out there for Danny to get. Wish we didn't snooze on guys like Thabeet & Blatche who were just sitting there for the taking, but let's move on. I'll take back Semih Automatic anytime.