Finally, Some Rest for the Weary

More photos » by Jesse D. Garrabrant - NBAE/Getty Images EAST RUTHERFORD,NJ - NOVEMBER 7: Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics shoots against the New Jersey Nets during the game on November 7, 2009 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) Browse more photos » I think I once heard that the NBA season is a marathon and not a sprint, but I'd be inclined to argue that statement based on the Celtics' schedule thus far. Fortunately, the pace of this season will drop off somewhat over the course of the next week and the C's will finally be able to catch their breath. Eight games in 12 nights might be fun for us as fans, but between the pace of play, the travel, and the late nights, I can only imagine how grueling it must be for the players. The good news is we...