Who knew Celtics were a sleeping giant??

[HoulihansTX]

I sure didnt.

I thought they were headed for an early exit, but now they are surely headed for a long series against the Magic.

They have looked better than everyone they have played in the playoffs thus far.

One question though... How did they lose to the ATL Hawks 4 times this season??

Inexplicable to say the least.

[No coincidences]

I didn't, but I did know this: Orlando had plenty of clunkers during the regular season, and it was only a matter of time before they put together one of their patented single-game implosions like they're suffering through right now.

[Snowball]

Snowball did.

[Dexter]

because they are a veteran team who knew this was the time of year that mattered. likely had the mentality of just getting in, then doing damage as a low seed...

[lakerboy]

Only Celtic fans knew this. All those second half meltdowns were planned . Rivers rested his players all year and i give him credit for that. I ripped him big time and his strategy is paying off.

[Irish Jet]

Me, liked them all the way. They're old but not finished.

[kobefanatic]

damn rashard lewis looks like another no show again

[suicidekings]

Got my free $11 at Diamond on the Celtics to win it all (+880)... ha.

But really, I think the first half was indicative of the Magic cruising through 8 games, whereas the Celtics had to fight their way through. That first half will probably be the worst the Magic play in the entire series.

[investor]

pretty much anyone who thought orlando was overrated would have thought so.

[Vesuvius]

They are a playoff team with all the vets.

[jmiezie]

Celtics Lakers rematch im ready

[ThaTopMoron]

Time to go Celtics next 3 games. They just look ready and the Magic just did what the Cavs did against the Magic last year. They not ready for tough games tough defense and close games....Celtics in 6?

[Sawsi]

I had no idea they were going to do what they have done thus far in the playoffs. I shouldn't have underestimated a group of vets that have the will to win.

[kobefanatic]

damn hope when it's a lakers celtics rematch, gasol and odom won't be punked again

[BatemanPatrickl]

Last shot for Boston.

[brooks85]

ive dominated betting (mainly for)celtics or against them in the playoffs this year, only lost one bet ats so far

im taking magic next game

[Goat Milk]

You say this after game 1? Why don't you read some of the comments in the threads that have been going and maybe consider other opinions besides your own

[ialcire]

orlando. wow

[Sportsbetting123]

Magic still win this series. Damn I hope so at least!

[uanl]

I sure didnt.

I thought they were headed for an early exit, but now they are surely headed for a long series against the Magic.

They have looked better than everyone they have played in the playoffs thus far.

One question though... How did they lose to the ATL Hawks 4 times this season??

Inexplicable to say the least.

probably just one of those cases of a team having a better team's number...

i really thought the cavs were gonna beat them down, but i was wrong..the celtics are playing at their highest level at the right moment..i picked them to win this series against the magic and while it is still far from over, i feel better now that they took the opening game

[jureslo]

BOS won 4 in a row. Really amazing.

[brooks85]

You say this after game 1? Why don't you read some of the comments in the threads that have been going and maybe consider other opinions besides your own

good luck with that

[Snowball]

Last shot for Boston.

not necessarily.

[Grind House]

I'm gonna bookmark this thread and bring it back around June 3 to see if people are saying the same thing. They played a good game today, and can win this series if Howard keeps playing like a soft bitch. But I doubt it.