Celtics ☘️ Sentinel

 The 2026-27 NBA season is now underway. It's Boston Celtics versus Detroit Pistons - the top two teams in the previous season. Joe Mazzulla is starting Jayson Tatum, Mitchell Robinson, Derrick White, Paul George - and Jordan Walsh. Jordan is active early on, and his massive wingspan is such a weapon for Boston. It is no surprise that Jayson Tatum is running the show. Everything is going thjrough him, but thus far "The Green" are picking up turnovers too damn fast. Detroit is giving nothing to the Celtics.  Still in the first quarter a Tatum-to-Queta pass produces a gorgeous score. Things are looking up for Boston. Interesting to see Payton Pritchard work in the paint. Many would say a little guy doesn't belong there. Thankfully. Payton has ignored that mind-set. The game is tied at 35-35 with 8:40 left in the second quarter. Robinson is on the bench with an ankle issue, but Luka Garza is working hard out there and doing some good things at both ends of the court. ...

       It's almost time for the start of the regular season... While some people have low expectations for this Celtics team I expect them to win 50 plus games, make the playoffs and possibly make some noise. JT will now become an even better player than he's been. He's in his prime and will elevate this roster around him. I've been impressed with his growth each and every year. I feel he can be a top five MVP candidate. He should be fully healthy and ready to rock the NBA.       I expect Derrick White and Payton Pritchard to take leaps as well. Both suit JTs game and play very well off him. Derrick is a kinda jack of trades player that makes so many game winning plays each game. Pritch should be a guy off the bench that carries the offensive bulk. I'm really excited to see the 3 headed monster in Robinson, Queta, and Garza. Each offer their uniqueness to the team. Robinson if healthy will be a huge difference maker on the floor. I find the depth ...

 The final score was: Celtics 114, Hornets 93 - in last night's preseason contest. Exhibition or not, Boston looks like they have been playing together for years. What stands out from last night's game were "The Green's" assists and steal numbers. The Celtics racked up 31 assists to only 19 for Charlotte . In the theft department, Boston also led in with 16 to the Hornet's seven. Payton Pritchard was high man for his team in assists with 11 to his credit. His shot wasn't falling (3-of-11 FG, 1-of-4 3s) so he turned his teammates loose. Jayson Tatum came away with six assists, and it would be great to see him average 6-8 assists per game this season. In the larceny department, Derrick White took team honors with four steals. Luke Garza was credited with three thefts.  The Boston Celtics are now 3-0 in exhibition play, and the team just looks smooth . NBA fans expect preseason play to be ragged and sloppy. That has not been the case with "The Gre...

 Celtics win over the 76ers (144-106) was more of a romp. Philly was short-handed, and Boston took advantage. Here are a few highlights: Tatum looking healthy and ready for the regular season Everything starts with Jayson Tatum, and he looked just fine last night.  He ended the game with 23 points, five boards, four assists and one steal. Jayson was 9-of-19 from the field and 4-of-10 from deep.  Pritchard solid in his role Payton Pritchard was the Celtics high scorer with 25 points, hitting on 7-of-12 from the field, 5-of-8 from 3-point land and a perfect 6-of-6 from the foul line. He took honors in plus/minus with a +35. This could be another solid season for the 6'1" guard. Scheierman showing his versatility Baylor Scheierman had an off-shooting night but came away with three rebounds, eight assists (high for Boston) and five steals. Who knows what this young guy's ceiling is. Shout-out to Baylor Scheierman ☘️ I love his energy. Scored just three points, but still left...

 The Boston Celtics got a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, 124-113 , and it is obvious that Joe Mazzulla has his guys focused on retrieving their own misses. Last night, "The Green" won the board battle, collecting 56 rebounds to only 39 for the Cavs. But it was Boston's 21 offensive boards (to six for Cleveland) that stood out. Luka Garza was high man for the Celtics, hauling in 10 rebounds - while also taking team honors in scoring with 22 points . The offensive glass stats for Boston were even more remarkable since "The Green's" two main stars in that category, Neemias Queta and Mitchell Robinson, never got on the floor. Garza, Dillon Mitchell and Chris Cenac each ended the game with four offensive boards . Will this "retrieve-your-own-misses" trend continue into the regular season?  That appears to be highly likely.  This is good news. Cleaning the glass from your own misses simply comes down to effort and dedication to the task . The Bo...

 Here's the setup. It is pure fantasy, but how about a matchup between the superstars of today versus the old timers of the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s - with all participants being at their peaks. When I chose the five guys still playing , it was ironic that they were all international stars - namely Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo . That quintet will be found in the top-10 of most present NBA analysts. My, how the game has changed. So, who do I have for my "Fogie Five"? Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Larry Bird, Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson . I fully realize how many basketball fans never got to see Russell and Wilt play, but I saw plenty of it. The very first game I attended at the Old Boston Garden saw Russell and Chamberlain in a classic duel.  Bill, Wilt and Larry would make for one powerhouse of a front court , and the backcourt duo of Magic and Jordan speaks for itself. Would the old guys be able to...