Merry Christmas everybody. Since everyone has been terrific this year, The Ref previews all of the holiday games with picks and analysis. The debate begins as some of the best teams go at it on Jesus’ birthday, and The Ref has an interesting take on this year’s games. Enjoy and be safe this holiday!
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Energy is amazing in New York as the Jets falter and give us false hope. The fans of the great apple turn to a team it has turn their back on for a decade. The Knicks are expected to extinguish bad feelings and disappointment created by the Jets losing during crunch time and the Yankees missing out on Cliff Lee. What better team to take it out on then a Boston rival. The greatest city …

In my previous post, I talked about the Dallas Mavericks and their 10 game winnings streak. Well, I predicted it would go to at least 11, hard thing to do when they faced off against the Nets at home and Prokhorov and Cuban are fighting like 7 year old bullies in the school yard. Anyway, I’m going up North this time to talk about the best team in the East, and arguably the NBA: the Boston Celtics.
After their thrilling last second heroics against Philadelphia to push the winning …

This week The Ref discusses Russell Westbrook’s MVP campaign, Lakers recent woes, Celtics, Magic, and Lebron’s return to Cleveland. Plus, he leaves you a question to be answered by you, the fans.
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This week has brought us some terrific hoops, story lines, and heartbreaking truths. That last one is for Knicks and Portland fans.
Trailblazer lovers have more of a reason to be upset as they will bare witness the slow but tragic fall of Brandon Roy. It won’t be immediate, but when the man plays the game of basketball with bone on bone friction, only bad things will happen. His speed will break down , he won’t be able to elevate to make his patented pull up jumper, …

Celtics 92, Lakers 86 (Celtics lead 3-2)

We knew before this game that each team would be fighting for their life trying to avoid being on the brink of elimination. There was only one team that deserved to win this game, and the other team truly deserves to be on the brink of elimination.

Both teams came out of the gate full of enthusiasm. They both had urgency and purpose, but that lead to many rushed plays and a ton of turnovers. The Celtics came out aiming to beat the Lakers with …

Celtics 103, Lakers 94 (Series tied 1-1)
“Whenever we lose a game, we’re too old, and whenever we win a game, we won because we have great experience.” – Doc Rivers after Game 1

After watching Game 2 in LA, I’m going to have to agree with the stereotype here. The Celtics won this game because of their experience. Boston did not look overmatched like they did last game. They used what they have learned in years past. They also had Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen – Game 2 difference makers.
Before the …