Here we go. The NBA season is underway and it starts with the Celtics winning over the much-hyped Miami Heat, 88-80. After LeBron James and Chris Bosh joined their buddy Dwayne Wade in Miami, the Heat are a very formidable team with way too many weapons for a defense to deal with completely. We did learn one thing about the new Triumvirate tonight, though: they're beatable. The Celtics proved that tonight with this victory. Ray Allen led the way with 20 points while shooting 5 for 8 from long range. Paul Pierce chipped in with 19 points and 9 rebounds, while point guard Rajon Rondo racked up 17 assists. It's safe to say that without Rondo, the Celtics wouldn't have been able to do much offensively. The speedy Rondo created countless opportunities for the C's offense leading to many a bucket.
Tonight was a beginning to a journey for another try at banner 18 for the Celtics, after losing in a heartbreaking game 7 to the hated Lakers last June in Los Angeles. The Celtics retained their aging Big Three as they think (and I hope) the old veterans can lead the way on another championship run.
So, one game is in the books, and it goes in as a W. A big win against a big contender is just the beginning to what should be a great year in the NBA (and hopefully for the Celtics, too).
I watched much of the first half and was very impressed. Sure, the Heat are just getting used to each other and their execution was lousy. But the Celtics' D was awesome. They will be a tough team to beat--IF they stay healthy--this year.
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