The Celtics have lost 11 games in a row and now sit at 12-31 on the season, which is two games ahead of the Grizzlies for the worst record in the NBA. It seems like someone has a voodoo doll and has been sticking needles in the Celtics players. Paul Pierce, Wally Szczerbiak and Tony Allen (out for season) have all missed big chunks of the season. Those players have combined to average 54.7 points, 14.7 rebounds and 7.8 assists per game and that is far too much for any NBA team to replace.Â
Al Jefferson has really played well since he’s been moved into the starting lineup as he’s averaging 14.0 points and 10.3 rebounds per game this season. Ryan Gomes also has played well this season as he’s averaging 11.7 points and 6.0 rebounds per game this season. Delonte West has been moved into the starting lineup to replace the disappointing Sebastian Telfair. He’s averaging 10.9 points, 2.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game and those numbers will improve with the new starting job. Gerald Green is also playing well with the extended playing time and he’s averaging 8.8 points per game. The Celtics need young players like Rajon Rondo and Kendrick Perkins to pick up their play a little bit.
The only thing for the Celtics to look forward to is the draft lottery as they will get a good chance to get Greg Oden.