After struggling during the Regular Season, the Boston Celtics have picked it up in the Playoffs, advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals to face the Orlando Magic. In the first round, they eliminated Miami Heat in 5 games, but they faced a real challenge in the Second round when they played LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers.
Cavaliers were the favorites to win it all this season until Boston took 3-2 lead. Cavs seemed lost, and the real surprise came when LeBron James quit on his team. Some might blame it on the elbow injury, but it was apparent James wasn't even trying, he didn't attack the basket as much he usually does and he didn't set up his teammates either. He was being passive at times and then took several bad shots. But even then, Cavaliers were expected to force a Game 7.
However, Game 6 was no different. Celtics were rolling and the Cavaliers couldn't stop them. Their bench stepped it up and hit big shots. Kevin Garnett had a great game, finishing with 22 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists. Rondo had another double-double with 21 point and 12 assists. Paul Pierce came up big in the second half to make the lead bigger. Rasheed Wallace contributed as well off the bench, making it too hard for the Cavs.
Boston are playing great Basketball, but do they still have what it takes to win it all? We'll find out in the upcoming weeks.
Yes the cavs deserve to win it all this year, they are truly the definition or teamwork and honesty.
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