The Celtics are now 20-2 and are on pace with the ‘72 Lakers (69 wins) and the ‘96 Bulls (72). Is it possible for them to match these great records? Highly unlikely.
First, they are not as deep as these teams. After the big three, Rondo (9 points and 5 assists) and Perkins (7 and 4.9 rebounds) round up the starters. The bench is to thin Posey, Tony Allen and Pollard can provide some scoring and hustle, when one of the big three has an off night but is it enough?
Secondly, age – the three are over 30, they are not as young as the 96 bulls were, and as the season progress, fatigue will be an issue. When that moment comes who will cover for them? or worse, what if one of them is injured?
So the 2007-08 Celtics will end up to be a great team, maybe a 55-60 win season is a more sensible target. Are the Garnett-lead triplet will win a ring? It’s possible, the trip to the finals in the east is easier. The three must be healthy and few of the reserves has to step up big time for them to win it all. Still, I put the Spurs, Dallas and Phoenix ahead.
