Are you in the game?!

Finally the Celtics can take a deep breath after eliminating the determined Atlanta Hawks in their 1st round playoffs encounter, 4-3. Yes, it went down to 7! I thought I had it right when I forecasted that there will be no more surprises in the East aside from the 2 victories for the Sixers and the Hawks. However, Josh Smith, Marvin Williams, and sweet shooter Joe Johnsohn proved me wrong. The three guys and the rest of the Hawks forced a game deciding game seven after escaping the Celtics by 3 points 103-100 in game 6.

Winning to the tune of 99-65, the Celtics showed their poise and killer instinct. Paul Pierce lead the team with 22 points. KG who said in interview that he was up for more almost 24 hours because of the threatening match had 18 points and 11 boards. Nothing to be ashamed of for the Hawks. They played maturely. I’m very sure that the series was a very good learning experience for a young team like them. Boston moves on to the second round facing Lebron James and the rest of the Cavs.

Moving to the second round, my playoffs picture is so far on track. As of now, the Lakers is ahead of Utah 1-0. The stingy Hornets though took game 1 over the defending champs Spurs. Regrouped Detroit Pistons took game 1 against Orlando.

Aaaahh live NBA games on TV please!!