Number Five: Celtics

The Boston Celtics finished with the best record in the NBA this season. But when they played the eighth ranked Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the playoffs, it took them a full series, 7 games, to dispose of them. It's hard to say if this is a sign of weakness or strength. It showed that they struggle against bad teams but at the same time, it showed that they could win a very intense elimination game, like game 7. So is this a mentally tough juggernaut or a lame poser team that barely got out of the first round? I'd like to hear what you think, so please respond to this blog. I personally think this is still a great team that has many players on it who have never made the playoffs, let alone win a playoff series. They are just working out the kinks. They will win the Eastern Conference and they could possibly win the championship.