1st round pick Rajon Rondo has been a decent player off the bench that really rachets up the defense when he comes into the game. Rondo has played in 18 games and averaged 17.0 minutes, 3.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.1 steals per game. He could be a starter someday soon for the Celtics.

Leon Powe has played well when given some playing time. Powe has played in 11 games and averaged 10.8 minutes, 3.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, 0.1 assists per game. Powe is also hitting 51.7% from the floor. He looks like a keeper too.

Allen Ray hasn’t really played that much yet. He has played in 3 games and has averaged 3.3 points, 0.7 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game.

The Celtics draft looks like it might have been a good one.

The Celtics blasted off in the first half and built a 61-36, but they had to hold off a furious second half comeback by the Knicks. The Celtics played good defense as they held the Knicks to 38.9% shooting from the floor. The Celtics won this game despite getting outrebounded 53-41 by the Knicks.

Paul Pierce led the way with 31 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Al Jefferson had a good game around the basket with 14 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks.

The Celtics improved to 7-13 with this win.

Theo Ratliff could be done for the season (and maybe his career) with a serious back injury. That’s too bad for Ratliff and the Celtics who could use his defensive presence.

The “Candy Man” will be out until late December with an abdominal strain. He should get some PT when he returns.

The starting center of the Celtics will miss at least three more weeks with a sore left foot due to plantar fascitis. This will give Al Jefferson an extended chance at playing time. It might be hard for Perkins to get his job back when he returns.

The Celtics got a nice road win over the Nets Saturday Night. The Celtics only shot 38.8% of their shots and were out-rebounded 53-40 in this game.Â

Al Jefferson got big minutes and made them count with 29 points and 14 rebounds. Paul Pierce had an off-night shooting (4 of 18) but he still wound up with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Delonte West played well as he scored 16 points and dished out 5 assists. Ryan Gomes was tough around the basket and scored 9 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.

The Celtics improved to 6-13 on the season.

The Celtics played really hard last night, but when you let your opponent connect on 60.6% of their shots from the floor….you’re gonna lose. Paul Pierce had an outstanding game with 36 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Ryan Gomes was tough around the basket with 18 points and 5 rebounds. Tony Allen got a rare start and played well with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 steals. Sebastian Telfair did a good job of running the point with 14 points and 5 assists. Al Jefferson only scored 6 points but grabbed 7 rebounds.

The Celtics fell to 5-13 on the season with this loss.

Rookie Rudy Gay did the Celtics in when he hit the game-winning shot with only 2.6 seconds left on the clock. The Celtics played hard, but it just wasn’t enough.Â

Paul Pierce led the way with 25 points and 4 assists. Gerald Green was excellent off the bench as he scored 21 points. Ryan Gomes added 12 points. Al Jefferson scored 9 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Brian Scalabrine (10 points, 8 rebounds) and Delonte West (12 points and 7 assists) both pitched in off the bench.

The Celtics fell to 5-12 on the season with this loss.

The Bulls raced out to a 53-35 lead at halftime and the Celtics could never catch up. Tony Allen led the Celtics with 20 points off the bench. Ryan Gomes played hard all game long and scored 19 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Paul Pierce had a rough night shooting, as he only hit 4 of 13 shots for 8 points.Â

The Celtics fell to 5-11 on the season with this loss.

The Celtics lost to the Raptors in Toronto on Friday Night. Paul Pierce led the way with 19 points, 4 rebounds and 9 assists. Ryan Gomes scored 16 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Al Jefferson (14 points, 6 rebounds) and Delonte West (14 points) both played well off the bench. Wally Szczerbiak was a little off with only 12 points.

THe Celtics fell to 5-10 on the season.