Sullinger Receives Large Praise From Chicago's Bigs

The Boston Globe has a story today about the Chicago Bulls' twin terrors of takedowns Joakim Noah and Carlos Boozer having nothing but praise for Celtic's budding big-man Jared Sullinger for his gritty performance on the boards in last night's heartbreaker of a last-minute loss.

So take heart, C's fans...last night might have been a hard one to deal with for the hour or so that followed the stumbling, drunken lob that was the Belinelli game-winner (okay, maybe I totally oversold the whole hour thing), but watching the development of Sully and the impact of Avery Bradley on the overall defense of this team should have you excited about the possibilities and hopeful for the short and long-term future.

But, if you want to sit there and stew in the juices of last-second loss thinking about the jump-ball-tie-up call, the lack of Bradley, or the merits of fouling early at the end of regulation then here's a little fuel for your fire from the gaping chasm of a mouth on that espouser of evenhandedness about all things Garnett -- Joakim Noah -- as reported by ESPN's Chris Forsberg.

If you ask me, though, we should just focus on the upcoming struggle for the Super Bowl between the Patriots and Ravens (6:30 p.m.) and the revenge game between our guys in green and the Detroit Pistons instead of that lucky son of a b**ch Marco Belinelli who just happened to...aww, who am I kidding? 14-hours, 24-hours, tops and I won't even remember his name.

THE BUZZ:

Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons
Sunday, January 20th, 2013
@ 7:30 p.m.
The Palace of Auburn Hills, MI

Boston Celtics Dancers Strike Pose For Charity

I know, I know…it’s shameless. And, I don’t want to turn this blog into sporn (sport porn, naturally!), but I saw this bit in the Boston Globe and I thought to myself, “Self…is this something that you would want to read about on one of the other blogs of note that you frequent?” and my self answered, “well…I wouldn’t immediately close the box and go to another site, anyway...and plus – you haven’t even thought of what you're going to post today, which I find to be very irresponsible…it’s high time that you start taking things seriously in our life…” so, I interrupted and said to myself, “Self, unless you want to go right, here right now, I suggest you tighten your chops and let me finish writing this post!”

Look, the bottom line is that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the calendars go toward charity, and I’m all about helping others.

Which charity, you ask? Well, only the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation, of course. You know…

Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation Mission Statement

The mission of the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation is to extend the reach of the Celtics championship legacy into our community. The Shamrock Foundation benefits our children directly, through programs that provide education & support. The Shamrock Foundation also partners with community based organizations that provide healthcare, shelter & vital services for children in need.

So, hate me if you will…send me letters (actually, send me emails and posts…seriously, you guys who have been visiting the site have been reeeeeallly quiet), but there are children in need and there is charity to be given!

THE BUZZ:

The C's are taking on the Brooklyn Nets tonight at 7:30 in a grudge match so greasy and grimy that it's just dripping with the oil of vengeance! Or, you can look at it another way...game # 14 in an 82-game season.

I am, as I am sure the rest of you are, curious to see what the home team can do against Old New Jersey now that we have our conductor back in the fold. In their previous meeting down in the House That Jay-Z Built, the C's were without the services of El Maestro Rajon Rondo, who sat with a sore ankle, and the Nets prevailed in a close game: 102-107.

Now, with both teams on a decidedly upward trajectory, it will be interesting to see what a little home cooking and a LOT of Rondo can do.

Oh, and by the way...you MIGHT want to dust off the ol' Tivo so you can have a record of tonight's game -- should the streak continue against the Nets, it will put Rondo alone in second place for most consecutive double-digit assist games, behind only the legendary, incendiary Magic Johnson.

LET'S GO C's!!!

Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets
Wednesday, November 28th, 2012
7:30 pm
@ Boston Garden