The One With the Celtics vs. Kings

 

 

This Friday, we went as a family to the Celtics game. It was a Christmas gift from Emmie for all of us.

Now, truth be told, the Celtics have been a little flat this season. They actually were returning home from a 3-1 west coast road trip. They had looked good, so I was hoping they would be. But, they came out looking awful against the Kings...and got blown out. They were so bad, they were booed...and they deserved it.

While the game was atrocious, the actual experience was not. We started the evening off eating at the Harp. They had redone it since I had last been in. The food was great and there was definitely a Celtics crowd.

We had some amazing seats as well. They came complete with posters. But, perhaps even cooler, was we were right near where Eddie House sits. Soooo cool. And, they actual hosted some of the fan fest activities from there, during the game. In fact, one of the people from our row was called to "follow the ball" game.

After half time, I had an amazing surprise. While waiting to return to our seats - we now have to wait until a break in the action - I turned around and saw one of my students, named Luke, and a friend from school. He was totally shocked, as was I. And, because he is a BIG BU fan, I could not help but point of the BC banner hanging from the rafters.

All an all, it was a great memory from a horrible game.

The One With the Celtics Championship

 

 

It is 11:53 on June 17, 2024.

 Sixteen years to they day of the epic 2008 championship, the 2024 Boston Celtics have just won the NBA Championship for a record 18th time!!!

They defeated the Mavs in game 5, winning the series 4 games to 1.

Jaylen Brown was NBA Finals MVP.

Kristaps Porzingis came into the game with an injury to give them a lift.

Jrue Holiday got them jump started in the first quarter.

Derrick White lost part of a tooth in a face plant on the floor.

Payton Pritchard hit a buzzer beater to go into half time.

Sam Hauser hit two big threes.

Al Horford set the record for most playoff wins before winning an NBA Finals.

And Jayson Tatum led the team with 31 points. 

We watched the entire second half as a family.

What an amazing ending to an amazing season. It is incredible to call the 2024 Celtics NBA Champs!!!

 

The One With Our First Celtics Game as a Family

This Tuesday, December 27, we did something we have never done before as a family. We went to our first Celtics game. In fact, it was the first time Bri or Kiff had ever been to one. Being huge Celtics fans - especially Kiff and I - it was a memorable event.

The Celtics had just come off a Christmas Day victory over the Bucks. They have had an up and down December after dominating much of the NBA in October and November, so I wasn't too sure what to expect.

However, before we got there, we went to Tasty Burger, where Kiff and I introduced the restaurant to Emmie and Bri. They both liked it.

Then, we went into the Garden. Of course, we had to buy the obligatory "merch" (that word still makes me cringe) and then got drinks.We went to our seats in Loge 7, Row 22 (worth remembering because they have a nice overhang in front to put drinks).

The game started off a bit slow, as the Celtics played pretty evenly with the Houston Rockets (who have one of the worst records in the league). Part of the problem was that the Celtics couldn't hit a three pointer for much of the first half (they were shooting 20% for most of the half). Ugh!

The best part of the first half was that the Celtics honored Paul Silas, a former Celtic who recently passed away, and whose son, Steven, was coach of the Rockets. That was a touching moment (he later expressed appreciation for it and mentioned his brother and sister were there).

By midway through the third quarter, the Celtics finally kicked it in gear and pulled away. In fact, much to Kiff's chagrin, we were able to leave with 4 minutes left in the game.

It proved to be quite a game. In fact, Rob Williams tied a record with Paul Silas for most rebounds (15) in less than 20 minutes played - which was cool. The Celtics also set their own franchise record for most threes taken in a game....they missed more than 50 percent of them.

Overall, a VERY MEMORABLE evening.

The One With the Wicked Good Bruins and Celtics Starts

 

 

 GO CELTICS AND BRUINS

I haven't remembered a winter sports season off to as exciting a start as this one. The Bruins enter a game tonight with a 16 and 2 record. WOW. They have tried the league record with most home wins to start the season with 11. They welcome a lot of former players back, such as David Krjeci and Patrice Bergeron. They team  is playing amazing and have multiple players scoring. They are leading the NHL in points.

 

On the court side, the Celtics began the year 4-2. They have gone 9-1 since then as they entering tonight's game, gaining the lead in the NBA with the best record. They have had to navigate some injuries, a head coaching change, and resting players. However, they have developed a team that is currently 12 players deep, that will grow to 13 when Rob Williams gets back. 

 

Both teams play tonight. I can't wait!!!

The One Where the NBA FInals Returns to Boston

 

It has been almost 12 years to the day (minus a week). But tonight, the NBA Finals returned to the TD Boston Garden for the first time since June 13, 2010 (a game the Celtics won to go up 3-2 in the Finals).

Tonight, the Celtics are playing Game 3 against the Golden State Warriors. The crowd is amped. The Celtics seem ready to get back at the Warriors and Draymond Green (whose antics got them Celtics off track in the last game).

 

The Celtics are trying to push the tempo and ahead 18 to 9 with 5:25 left in quarter 1.

 

GO CELTICS!!!

The One Where the Celtics are Brutal

I am watching the Celtics game and they are just awful.

They should be destroying the Magic.

They are losing by 7.

They are so talented and yet are awful. I don't get it.

The One Where the Celtics Win

Congratulations to the Boston Celtics

They had quite a game 7 against the Washington Wizard tonight - May 15, 2017.

It was a solid bench effort and Kelly Olynyk was the hero of the game.

Onward to the Eastern Conference Finals!

Go Celtics!