7 Game Series
On Sunday, I had the best of both worlds while I watched the Red Sox play at the ballpark and watched the Celtics play the Hawks on TV. I had plenty of time to watch both because an hour and 45 minutes into the game, we were only in the top of the third inning.
I played in, and have seen a number of 7 game series’, similar to the one the Celtics just finished. Some people get concerned about teams being beat up going into the next series after playing 7 games, but facing that adversity motivates a team more than anything else. You really recover pretty quick going into the next series and your confident because you know that other teams have gone home but you are still playing.
I think it is more of a concern to try to keep a team motivated after they win the previous series quickly and have too much time before the next series. For an example, look at last year’s Colorado Rockies in the World Series (or the ‘06 Detroit Tigers).
I don’t think the Hawks series will have any negative impact on the Celtics, provided everyone is healthy.
May 6th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
Good time to be a Boston sports fan, eh?
May 6th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
hey jim, do you remember buying tires from us in plymouth, ma. back in 1979? i took a picture of you with the crew there. did you like the t.ires you purchased?
May 6th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
The Celts should look at their 7 game series with the Hawks as a wake up call as well.
Although the big three all have past playoff experience (except for the finals), the Hawks series proved that it takes more than talent and a 63 win season to win the in playoffs.
As a team, you need to be mentally tough (like Rondo’s reaction to the vicious body slam courtesy of Hawks forward Marvin Williams) and a little luck.
May 7th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
CELTS IN 4!!!