So this happened:

A year later, this happened:

Yeah, we know you’re a loser, again. We’re thrilled. You choked. So now, we can move on happily to what really matters today…

By: Jess Lander, YawkeyTalkies Editor
Boston went into the 2010 playoffs with little hope. Both the Bruins and the Celtics entered the first round off of pretty disappointing seasons. The Celtics were burnt out, the Bruins couldn’t seem to score or defend. All eyes started to focus on the Red Sox, as our only hope for 2010.
But then things changed.
The Red Sox had their worst start since before anyone alive could remember. Our three aces that were supposed to be the best starting rotation in the MLB failed us. Our newly molded run prevention defense couldn’t even stop the Orioles. And our offense…well, what offense?
Then, the Bruins and the Celtics, made it past the first round. The eyebrows of Boston raised, but only slightly.
Ahead, the Celtics faced the challenge of playing the best player in the NBA, and a team that was on the shortlist for possible 2010 Champions. Miami and Dwayne Wade was one thing, but beating the Cavs and LeBron James seemed unlikely. The Bruins on the other hand, got a luckier draw. The Philadelphia Flyers were doable, but then the Bruins made them look like the turkey post-Thanksgiving dinner. Taking a quick 3-0 lead, the path to the [...]

By: Dan Massar, YawkeyTalkies Staff Writer
The NBA Playoffs officially began on April 17, but make no mistake, for the Celtics and Cavaliers the real postseason starts Saturday when the epic 2nd round series between the two Eastern Conference heavyweights tips off.
Both teams dispatched their first round opponents in 5 games.  While some thought the Heat would pose a challenge to the Celtics, a much better Team Green showed up for the series then the one that stumbled through the regular season.  The Celtics could have swept the series and were the much better team showing more balance, poise and depth then the Heat.  Meanwhile the Cavs were also far superior to the Bulls, where all they really needed was home court and LeBron James to have the obvious advantage.
But now these two contenders are facing off.  The Cavs are the East’s top seed and it’s championship or bust with James becoming a free agent after the season and his future a giant question mark.  The Celtics are the 4 seed but they still have the same starting 5 that won the title in 2008 and they appear to be peaking at the right time.
But who has the edge?  Two years [...]

By: Dan Massar, YawkeyTalkies Staff Writer
It was an incredible rollercoaster ride.  That would be a good way to describe this decade for the Boston Celtics.  The decade had plenty of ups and downs.  From the title in 2008 to the end of the failed Rick Pitino era in 2001.  This decade had it all for the Celts.  While a list of memorable moments from this past decade for Team Green would have some unpleasant memories for fans, it’s not too hard to come up with the 10 best moments of the decade either.  Most come from the last couple of years, but a few are pre-KG.  So here it is, the Top 10 Celtics Moments from the 2000’s in order of greatness from #10 to the top moment at #1.
10.Trading for Rajon Rondo in 2006 NBA Draft- This trade took some time to love, but now it has to be considered one of the best of the decade in the NBA.  Rondo has turned into one of the best point guards in the league.  He’s already won one title and could be an even bigger reason for another parade in 2010.  Rondo may turn out to be the Celtics [...]