The term "meaningless game" is thrown around loosely in sports. But if there was ever one that fit the bill it was this one. Tonight's game didn't mean anything to the Celtics. Scalabrine played 30 minutes which should tell you something. By the way, Scal tries hard and is unselfish. He's just not athletic enough to be in the NBA.
The fact is, it behooved them to lose this one so they'd have a chance to play the Bucks instead of the Heat. Everyone knows the Bucks would be a 100 times easier matchup than the Heat especially without Bogut. Unfortunately Yakhouba Diawara, who has not hit a three all season, hit a bank three to put the game away. Yup, a bank 3 from one of the most random players in the NBA changes the course of the playoffs.
As for the game itself, Rondo put in effort with 21 points and 15 assists. Sheldon played well in limited time as he usually does. I hope he gets some minutes in the playoffs. Marquis did a decent job but it just makes ...
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