After starting their season at a dismal 4-8, many questions were raised about whether or not the aging Celtics had what it takes to contend in the powerful Eastern Conference. Since then, Boston has gone 10-3 and left many of their previous doubters with a new opinion.
The Celtics continued to impress against the Bulls on Sunday, as they beat the Eastern Conference leaders. The Bulls were minus Derrick Rose, who is experiencing back spasms. Also missing was Rip Hamilton, who has officially sat more games than he has played this season. Despite missing two starters, Chicago hung around for the whole game, nearly pulling off a come-from-behind victory on the Celtics' home court. Although they never had the lead, every time it looked like the Celtics were pulling away, the Bulls would rumble right back within a couple points. In the end, they fell just short, losing 95-91
Celtics point guard, Rajon Rondo, stole the show, leading all scorers with 32 points. Rondo also had 15 assists and 10 rebounds, as he recorded his second triple double of the season. Rose's replacement, CJ Watson and Bulls power forward, Carlos Boozer, led the Bulls offensively with 22 points a piece. Though Watson turned in a good game offensively, he chucked up two questionable shots in the games waning moments and really hurt the Bulls with his lack of defense on Rondo.
The Bulls play the Celtics again on Thursday, hopefully then Rose will be back to bring Rondo back down to Earth.
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