We are some lucky fans to have two current Boston professional teams in their conference semifinals respectively. These two teams have gotten to their current spot in two totally different fashions. Let's start with the Celtics first.
The Celtics' drive for 18 began in October with a win over the newly designed Miami Heat. The team has been through a roller coaster ride since. The team pulled off a huge and scrutinized deal at the trading deadline dealing Nate Robinson, and team cornerstone Kendrick Perkins for Jeff Green and Nenad Kristic. Both of these newcomers have been solid contributors off the bench but all the fans and experts still claim without Perkins the Celts would be facing an early playoff exit.
The Celtics proved them wrong in round one against the new look New York Knicks. The Knicks acquired Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups in a midseason trade that brought all of their fans out of the woodwork. The Celtics quickly crushed New York's spirit with a pair of buzzer-beater wins while Billups went down with a leg injury. The Celtics continued to roll sweeping the Knicks out of the first round in four games. This set up the matchup everyone was waiting for..Heat vs. Celtics.
This series has been hyped since last July when LeChoke James and Chris "looks like a Dinosaur" Bosh signed with the Heat and Dwayne Wade with their "Dream team". They had a rock concert to announce the signings and have had a target on their back from the rest of America ever since. The Celtics' older team is looking to stay together for two to three years more and win a few more rings. The series has not gotten off to the start Boston was looking for as they are in a quick 2-0 hole after a pair of 99-90 and 102-91 losses. The haters are out in full force as they are saying this series belongs to the Heat and the Celtics are done. This is far from the truth as the Celtics lost two on the road which is what is supposed to happen. The pressure is on as they now need to hold serve at home but history tells us they will find a way to do so. Ray Allen, Rondo,and Pierce all have injuries to fight through. History is on the Celtics side though and I believe they will win.
Our Boston Bruins couldn't be any more different from the basketball team they share a building with. They began their first round series against hated rival the Montreal "Diving" Canadians. They quickly lost their first two games at home and seemed dead and gone. They then won 3 straight to take a 3-2 series lead showing grit and determination that lead to a regulation,OT and double OT victory. They then lost game 6 on a bunch of horseshit calls and diving before winning an OT thriller in game 7 to win a series no one thought they could win after the first two games. They have carried this momentum into their next series as they have quickly won 2 road games to grab control of the series against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Contrary to the Celtics, history is not on the Bruins' side.It was just last May that they blew a 3-0 series lead against these same Flyers in the same round. The Bruins should have all the confidence in the world right now but there are doubters everywhere reminding them of last year. I am not saying they won't win this series because they will. This team is the most determined team in the playoffs since those first two games and losses to Montreal. Our two Boston sports teams couldn't be any different trend-wise right now but the great thing about sports is that this could change in one game or one period/quarter. They couldn't have a different history either with the Celtics winning 6 NBA titles since the Bruins last won the Stanley Cup in 71-72. The Bruins have five titles in history compared to the Celtics' 17. They are very different but I believe in both. It is a great time to be a Boston sports fan. Let's hope the Bruins stay the course and finish off these Philly fucks. Then let's watch the Celts turn it around at home and even up the series against this team of pricks.
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