Boston Celtics

The 2008/09 Boston Celtics began the season with a 27-2 record and looked poised to return the Eastern Conference Championships and compete for the chance go repeat as NBA Champions.  The team tore through the regular season with a 62-20 record, good for First Place in the Atlantic Division.  The only problem was that the Orlando Magic were also on a mission.

The Orlando Magic came into the season after getting back to the playoffs the season prior.  The Celtics jumped out to a 3-2 series lead but the Magic tied it in game 6 at home and closed out the Celtics at home.

The Celtics look to get back to the Championship round in the 2009/10 season.  In the recently held draft, the Celtics chose, with the 58th pick, Lester Hudson out of Tennessee Martin who, according to GM Danny Ainge, has a “…good chance.” (at making the roster)  Said Ainge, “I think his strength is a scorer,  I think he can handle the bal and create of the dribble as well,” Ainge professes on the Boston Celtics web site.

With the Cavaliers getting even stronger with the addition of Shaq, the Celtics will have their hands full with Cleveland once again this season.