Gotham Guffaws

Whenever a Boston team can humiliate a New York team, the Universe is in balance. Such was the case when the Celtics eviscerated the completely hapless New York Knicks, 123-98. Paul Pierce and Wally Szczerbiak each nailed 22 points, while this blog's favorite player, Delonte West netted 21.

Moreover, the win moved the Celtics' all-time record over the Knicks to 256-166--almost laughable in its inequity. Oh yeah, and 16 World Championships in 60 possible chances--versus..ahh...oh, who cares how many the Knicks have! (By the way, the C's have won 27% of ALL the NBA championships-compared to say, the Yankees, who have only won 25% of all MLB rings). Once again, Boston is better. But we all knew that, right?

It's Only Two Games........But

The last two stirring wins by the Celtics make it tantalizing to speculate about how good this team could be. But, let's be cautious about this. We've had these urges creep up on us from time to time this year.

But the two victories (a stunning buzzer-beating, 116-115 triumph over the Wizards; a scrappy 104-101 win over the '76ers)offer up a pleasing consistency on the part of the team overall--and the stunning play of MVP candidate Paul Pierce and sudden phenom Ryan Gomes. This tandem, with the supporting cast of Wally and Raef, has been a revelation. Could it be that Danny "Yes I Played Third Base For the Blue Jays" Ainge actually did make all the right moves? Could it be that Doc "I Knew Dominique..You're No Dominique" Rivers is, in fact, the right coach to lead this amalgam of veteran and young talent? Stay tuned.