The Celtics were at home last night and that means that Tommy was tweeting live throughout the game again. He was definitely on his game last night and at times was even more entertaining than the game. I sure do miss him when the C's are on national TV and I'm stuck with the other guys. Tommy should be declared a National Treasure. Here's the best of Tommy from last night. He started out discussing Doc's change in the starting lineup to insert the two Jasons and the challenge he has faced this season.
On Doc's challenge of finding the right formula "If he makes this thing work by the end of the year. He ought to win the coach of the year."
— Tommy Heinsohn (@CSNTommy) December 20, 2012
One thing for certain about this year's Celtics is that they have been consistently inconsistent. Here's Tommy's take on the Celtics' efforts to find some sort of consistency.
On the Celtics' search for consistency. "I'm hopin...
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