The Celtics were outrebounded 47-29 last night and the Hawks outscored them 25-16 in the fourth quarter which explains the beat down. Paul Pierce led the way for the Celtics last night with 24 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Kevin Garnett filled up the boxscore with 14 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. Kendrick Perkins had one of his better games in the middle with 14 points and 9 rebounds in 29 minutes. The Celtics are now 8-2 on the year.

The Celtics shot 53.2% from the floor last night on their way to a very easy win over the Jazz. Kevin Garnett led the way for the Celtics with 18 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist in only 26 minutes on the floor. Ray Allen (15 points, 4 assists), Rajon Rondo (14 points, 1 rebound, 11 assists) and Paul Pierce (13 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists) all pitched in with decent games for the Celtics last night. The Celtics are now 8-1 on the season.

Rasheed Wallace has been giving Kevin Garnett off enough minutes to keep him fresh and he is also getting some minutes at center. Wallace has played in all 8 games (0 starts) for the Celtics this season and he is averaging 21.8 minutes, 10.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.0 assist and 1.0 steal per game. Unless the Celtics suffer any injuries on the front line they probably won’t increase Wallace’s minutes too much.

The Celtics outscored the Nets 27-15 in the 4th quarter to pull out the win. Paul Pierce led the way for the Celtics with 16 points, 0 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals. Rajon Rondo was also solid with 16 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 5 steals. Ray Allen pitched in with 12 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists but he only shot 5 of 13 from the floor. The Celtics are now 7-1 on the season.

The Celtics took the night off on defense last night as the Suns shot 50% from the floor and 54.2% from three point range. Kevin Garnett led the way for the Celtics last night with 26 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals. Paul Pierce was only 5 of 15 shooting from the floor last night as he finished up with 16 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists. Ray Allen had a solid all-around game for the Celtics with 16 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals. The Celtics are now 6-1 on the season.

The Celtics had to fight hard against the T-Wolves last night to win. The T-Wolves shot 52% from the floor last night but it wasn’t enough to down the Celtics. Rajon Rondo led the way for the Celtics last night with 18 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals. Ray Allen pitched in with 14 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists. Kendrick Perkins had probably his best game last night for the Celtics as he finished up with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocked shots. The Celtics are now 6-0 on the season.

The Celtics absolutely destroyed the Sixers in Philly last night as they outscored them 61-38 in the second half. The Celtics also shot a stunning 56.9% from the floor which helped them to a easy win last night. Paul Pierce led the way for the Celtics in this game with 21 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals. Rasheed Wallace had his best game of the season for the Celtics as he finished up with 20 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals in only 24 minutes last night. Eddie House was electric off the bench as he finished with 12 points on 4 of 5 shooting from three point range in only 15 minutes on the court. The Celtics are now 5-0 on the season.

Paul Pierce has been leading the Celtics for years, and this year is no different.  With Kevin Garnett still not back to his old self yet, Pierce has been doing what it takes to keep the Celtics on top of the Eastern Conference.  The Celtics are off to a 5-0 start and Pierce is the main reason why.  He is averaging 21.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.5 assists.  It looks like the Pierce and the Celtics are determined to get another NBA Title.

Shelden Williams was an afterthought when he was signed by the Celtics over the summer. But with his solid play in the pre-season he earned a spot on the bench. He has played in 4 games (0 starts) for the Celtics so far this season and he is averaging 17.3 minutes, 7.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. The Celtics have told Williams that he has a clean slate with them and not to worry about his production problems of the past. He was a former lottery pick of the Hawks no that long ago so he has a nice upside and he will continue to get 15-20 minutes a night off the bench as long as he keeps playing well.

The Celtics have extended 23-year old point guard Rajon Rondo’s contract for five more years worth around $55 million bucks. Rondo has started all 4 games for the Celtics this season and he is averaging 32.5 minutes, 6.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 11.8 assists and 2.5 steals per game. He is in his fourth year with the Celtics and he has played in 239 games (186 starts) in which he has averaged 28.9 minutes, 9.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.7 steals per game. Rondo is worth the cash as he gives an all out effort at both ends of the basketball court all of the time.