ODDS AND ENDS

Odd that everyone seems to be surprised that Ray Allen is playing so well in this series. Ray has made a hall of fame living lighting up western conference lack of defense. He has done just that his entire career. He knows the Laker's lack of defense better than anybody on the Celtics and that includes the coaching staff. Allen should be the MVP of the series His play has been nothing less than spectacular. Unfortunately for Ray, Paul Pierce will get that honor. Paul has outplayed Kobe so far and is the emotional leader of the Celts. Those two things alone will win him the honor.

Odd that the Celtic's are still learning how to play playoff basket ball and they are already one win away from their goal. The have grown in every series and become a better team each step of the way. They learned the need for intensity in every game during opening to rounds. They learned all about taking care of their business on the road against Detroit. They learned that the Laker's will fold under pressure if they keep applying pressure and that includes Kobe and the coach. They now know that they are truly the best team in the NBA. Perhaps the media will realise that now. The band wagon is going to be awfully crowed when this is all over.

In the end the Big Three will have their collective championship. Doc Rivers will get the recognition he truly deserves. Same for Ainge. I truly think there will be more championships in the Celtic's future. Veterans looking for that elusive ring will be heading East not West to acquire that ring. Oh yeah the rest of the basketball world will be still looking for the next "Michael" cause Kobe ain't it(to many character flaws). In the End Paul Pierce gets his jersey in the rafters and a bust in the Hall of Fame.