Wow!
That quarter highlighted so much:
1) How good the Celtics can be when they put forth effort and they execute well.
2) Pierce is a flat-out HOF-er.
3) Why the Hawks cannot truly contend for a championship. Too many 3's and long jumpers. The Celtics sometimes suffer from this same issue.
4) Josh Smith's weaknesses, and why I've never really wanted him on the C's. I mean, I'd take him straight up for Bass or Green, but I wouldn't base our future around him and Rondo. His effort fluctuates and he too often settles for loooong jumpers when his natural athleticism can get him to the rim every time.
5) I love Sully more every game.
yeah, atlanta has a lot of talented players, but they aren't playing to their strengths. Al H, and Josh Smith have been chucking up 18 footers instead of attacking the rim. I think that is a huge mistake. It is bad when we do that, but we are old and slow. They are young and can jump out of the gym, no reason to take bad jump shots.