It's weird because this is the performance I would expect in game 3, not in game 4. In game 3 they needed overtime to defeat the Hawks without Josh Smith and Al Horford, in game 4 they absolutely rolled the Hawks from start to finish with Josh Smith and Al Horford back in the line up.
It was a great game, and I would take a win like last night over an OT win anyday. Other than a small scare with Paul Pierce's knee (which he says is fine) the Celtics played pretty flawlessly. Speaking of Pierce, he was incredible in 17 minutes of play Pierce had 24 points on 10-13 shooting, just on fire. Rajon Rondo once again played like a man possessed and absolutely torched Jeff Teague and in 35 minutes he had 20 points 8-11 shooting, 16 assists, 3 rebounds, 3 steals and 1 turnover. Incredible. Brandon Bass, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Keyon Dooling all scored in double figures.
This game was great not only because it put the Celtics in a position to take the series next game, but it was huge that our starters had a chance to rest. Next game is on Tuesday in the ATL.
