Still perfect, Celts roll to 5-0

The Celts moved to 5-0 (the last unbeaten team in the NBA) last night with a 112-101 win over the Nets in Jersey. It was the first game since the opener that I saw a majority of and I must say Boston is a pretty fun team to watch. All three of the superstars have their own skills and the role players are stepping up each game and making timely hoops, pulling down rebounds and playing defense. The Celtics best ever start was 6-0 in the '87-'88 year campaign.

Last night, Garnett probably had his worst game as a Celtic (18 points, 14 boards, 6 assists, 3 steals) but he still stepped up when it counted most, including a deep jumper as the first half ended. The guy is just a winner, what a pickup. Pierce led the way with 28 points while Ray Allen had 27 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Is there a better 3-point combination than those two? The thing about both is that they're so much more than just long-distance shooters in the Peja Stojakovic, Bruce Bowen mold. They can put it on the deck and get to the hoop and earn free throws where they're both solid (Allen is nearly automatic).


The unsung hero of the game was definitely rookie forward Glen Davis. Big Baby was great in limited minutes. He fouled out in 17 minutes but he was a force when he was on the court. He had 6 points, 8 boards, 2 assists, 2 steals and a block. When the Celtics traded for him (in the Allen deal), I thought they were getting a steal. He's such a unique player with his build and abilities. He was money for LSU in their Final Four run two years ago then was forgotten last season as they badly underachieved. Eddie House continued to impress off the bench with 13 points. The Celtics were up comfortably in the third quarter but the Nets made a spirited run in the fourth quarter, oddly enough after Vince Carter left with an ankle injury. New Jersey was dominated on the glass: 49-34 and in assists: 27-19. The Celtics just continue to play very well, they have already become must-see TV. Boston travels to Indiana to take on the Pacers Tuesday night.