Cs Cruise To 2-0 In "Scrimmage" Round

As thrilled as we are that the Celtics are the best team in the NBA, these initial "playoff" rounds with the likes of the Atlanta Hawks are a bit much to take. The first two games of the series played more like the Globetrotters/Generals than genuine NBA fare. Not that we're complaining too much. A win is a win is a win.

But, come on. Does Ted Turner even know there's a team in Atlanta anymore? At least the Celtics kept up the intensity level in the games—keeping the likes of Garnett and Allen in at the end hitting shots and grabbing rebounds. It was a good message to send: "You guys ain't getting up for air until you're home watching the second round".