Re: No Quitting In This Team

[Way Of The Ray <wayray@ix.netcom.com>]

Alex Wang wrote:

> 
> It's true that Utah is a far different team with Malone on the floor.
> On the other hand, we don't have to be better than Utah to make the
> playoffs in the East.

That's true, I suppose, if you believe Utah is a dominant team. But how
good
will they be? Eventually Father Time will close the book on their
success.
But for right now, your statement appears valid.  

> Isn't there a bit of a double standard with your interpretation of
> these preseason games, too? After the first loss against Charlotte,
> your verdict was "THE CELTICS STINK." Then we have:

They did stink during that game.

 
> Win vs Atlanta: No Mutombo so it's meaningless.


When the other club is missing their best player, it's harder to
extrapolate
a judgement in your favor. 
 
> OT loss vs Charlotte: They played Todd Fuller and Baron Davis so it's
> meaningless.


This one was especially difficult to judge since the C's were missing so
many of their own players and Silas used his subs.

> Win vs Utah: No Malone so it's meaningless.

Utah was missing so many quality players, it truly was meaningless.
There be no Rick Hughes CBA types guarding Antoine during the regular
season, and it will be John Stockton, not Jacque Vaughn exploiting
Kenny. 

> 
> I think you've been listening to the Big Show too much =)

I switch around between the Big Show and Howie Carr and various FM
stations.
Ray
 
> Alex