When Doc says it's a wrap, it's a wrap. Sure the Celtics blew a 23 point lead to make it a 4 point game at one point. But who really cares now that the Celtics swept the Knicks (This was the 1st sweep in the new Big 3 era) and now get to rest until next Sunday. 4 days ago people were wondering how this team was going to survive the Knicks, sure they were 2-0 but basically needed buzzer beaters to win, then the switch went on. In Madison Square Garden debut the Celtics throttled the Knicks and beat them by 19. Rajon made MSG his personal playground and finished with 15 points, 12 boards and 20 assists. And then last night the switch stayed on at they were up by 23, had a little hiccup and then closed them out with a 12 point decision.
The starters were unreal this whole series and even the bench played well last night. Like The Answer said, the Knicks fans will always have the excuse, "You caught us when we were unhealthy" let's just be honest the way the Celtics played last night and the game before the Olympic team would have a hard time. Ray Allen and Paul Pierce had great games shooting the ball all series and if that still carries over, the Heat (or Sixers, probably Heat) will have a long series.
Also Jermaine O'Neal was quiet the bargain. he may have been MIA the whole year, but he has already proved his contract in round 1. Jermaine was a blocking machine and made any Knick that was going to the paint have to think twice about putting a shot up.
The Celtics are rolling now and they get the all mighty rest going into next series. A series that everyone wanted all year. See ya in South Beach LeBrick.
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