Celtics ☘️ Sentinel

      Cs are back home after that loss in Chicago to face the Blazers. We welcome back Jrue Holiday and Rob Williams. Jrue holds a very special place in my heart and all Celtics fans. He was a huge part in us winning Banner 18. One heck of a defender and overall great player. No matter where he's been, the way he plays is elite. He has been on two NBA championship teams, the Bucks and Celtics. One of my all time favorite players. Rob also holds a special spot for me given how well he played for us and was almost part of a title team.       Cs are looking solid on both ends of the floor. As they should given they are back home. No excuses for them not to win! Too many missed threes up to this point. Cs with a solid lead but Joe wants a timeout and it is needed. Time to get the guys refocused and ready to finish this quarter the right way. I'd really like to see the Cs push their lead as the second seed. I know it's not a big lead now but it could matter...

      Cs are in the windy city tonight, let's hope they can grab the win. JB for three! That's the way to open the game. Cs are in for another dog fight tonight. I'm looking for DWhite to get going and have one of those games. Cs are lacking on the glass right now. So far the Cs have held strong despite being on a back to back. Cs will need to dig down deep if they want to pull this one out. Our defense needs to get a hand in their damn face.       Anfernee Simons is incredibly fast when he attacks the cup. It's like he's shot out of a cannon, kinda like the Flash. For as much as the Cs attack they rarely get any calls. We are all tied up yet again as there is a timeout on the floor. Cs have left some points out there, let's hope they can recoup them. Joe will have to work some magic with the minutes tonight given the double OT game last night. I'd like to see if the guys can go on a run here. Show the Bulls we are here to win.      ...

 Thus far, only one member of the Boston Celtics, Jaylen Brown , is heading for the 2026 All-Star game. The reserves are yet to be named. The NBA head coaches will decide who they are, and Boston's Derrick White has a shot to make the list. John Schuhmann of nba.com has included White as one of the seven reserves he feels should head to the mid-season festivities. The Celtics have overachieved themselves into second place in the East standings, and despite having some difficulties putting the ball in the basket thus far this season, Derrick is a major part of the reason The Green are thriving. In a League filled with self promoting players, White remains quiet and reserved . There is little fanfare about him, but the NBA coaches should have a high level of respect for what he does on the court. His hustle and defense never fade. White never gives up on a play. Here's hoping "The Quiet Man" gets voted in to accompany his comrade, Jaylen Brown, to the All-Star game....

      Cs are in Brooklyn looking for a win despite being shorthanded. There are plenty of Celtics fans here in Brooklyn. Sam opens up the scoring from three tonight. Baylor follows up with his own three. Great job by Queta going after the miss and earning the C's an extra possession. PP scores to make that Queta hustle play worth while. Cs ball movement has been excellent so far. Cs have let up too many easy shots to the Nets. Cs have lost their early lead as we have a timeout on the floor.      JB has been off so far tonight, hopefully going to the line will get him going. And... he misses the first. Cs have been underwhelming to this point. Simons hits the three and things may be looking up. It would be nice if the Cs can go on a run here. Finish this first quarter the right way! Cs call the timeout as Joe is pissed with their defense. I don't blame him one bit! Tear into em Joe! Cs finish on a decent run but still trail at the half. They better wake the ...

      Our Cs are home to play those pesky Pacers who have always given the Cs fits. I mean I remember the 90s when they gave the Big 3 fits yet we always found a way to win. The Truth had his moments with the Pacers. Historically there have been some really good matchups with these two teams. Larry Bird played for the Celtics and coached the Pacers. Larry damn near lead them to a title as Coach. The Pacers have always been right on the cusp. Yet have never tasted winning it all in the NBA. Here's hoping the Cs can handle their business and send em back to Indy with another loss.       Sam hits the first shot for the Cs and its a three! I'm really hoping that Derrick White can get his offense going tonight. He's just been completely off lately and it makes no logical sense to me. I mean he's still doing everything else well but we know how good a scorer he is. Kudos to Aaron Nesmith for finding himself in Indiana. I feel he may not have gotten his chanc...

 My followers know that I don't write many "What if" articles , particularly ones that speculate about possible additions to the Celtics roster. But this is different . Jimmy Butler's season-ending injury could possibly result in the Warriors tossing the season aside as far as any aspirations of winning another Title. And that could result in a buyout of old friend, Al Horford . Horford may by 39 years old but he is far from taking to the rocking chair. His skills and savvy remain , and the Boston Celtics could use both this post-season. I often refer to Al as the "Dominican Gentleman" , and he is of high character . And he knows the Celtics and their systems. Nemias Queta has done a fine job in the middle for Boston, and Luka Garza has been better than expected. But a veteran inside/outside, 2-way addition - namely Al Horford - could prove invaluable to the Celtics cause this season, particularly with the potential return of Jayson Tatum . Stay tuned!