By: Dan Massar, YawkeyTalkies Staff Writer
Ouch.  What else can you say after watching the Celtics fail their three game test against three of the best teams in the NBA.  The Celts lost to the Magic, Hawks and Lakers in a span of four days.  Last week I wrote about the 5 questions the Celtics must answer in the second half of the season.  If these three games are an indication of how they are going to be answered, it’s not going to be a fun ride for Celtics fans.
On Thursday night in Orlando the Celtics were great for three quarters.  They led by 16 at one point before giving it all away in the 4th Quarter as they lost by 2.  The Celtics flat out ran out of steam.   A similar thing happened Sunday against the Lakers.  After a bad 1st Quarter the Celtics took a 5 point lead into halftime and led by 11 in the 4th Quarter.  But the Lakers hung around and stole this game from the Celtics.
Friday night was a little different as the Hawks were in control for most of the night.  Boston jumped out early but Atlanta ended the 1st Quarter up [...]

By: Dan Massar, YawkeyTalkies Staff Writer
Heard a lot about Tiger Woods  lately?  Yes.
How about the Patriots and Randy Moss possibly not giving it his all on the field? Yup.
Seen a lot of news about the Red Sox and their new acquisitions?  Indeed I have.
What about the Celtics and there 11 game winning streak?  Come again?
Thought so.  While Boston fans and the media are looking elsewhere, the Celtics are rolling through December.  After winning their final 4 games in November, Boston had won their first 7 in December.  During the 11 game winning streak, 8 have come on the road, a remarkable accomplishment for any NBA team.
The Celtics are showing their veteran toughness and poise during this streak.  They are also showing great scoring balance.  It might be time to start talking about  a “Big 4” instead of just the “Big 3.”  Rajon Rondo has been terrific, averaging just over 10 assists during the streak.  He’s also been the high scorer twice during the 11 game run.  Meanwhile, Kevin Garnett has been the high scorer 4 times, Paul Pierce 3, and Ray Allen twice.  These four players are carrying and sharing the offensive load.
The Celts are winning in different ways.  They’ve [...]