The 2009-10 Celtics: Team Predictions and Finishing Chance http://rubyurl.com/2zMw September 4, 2009 By Celticsfanatic ※ 这是很匆忙的三脚猫翻译~囧 若有错误与误解，祈请见谅~ --------------------------- The Celtics will open the gates to the 2009-10 season with a whole different look -- one that will have them bursting out, guns blazing, with a big chip on their shoulder. After being hampered down last year with multiple injuries, the Celtics failed to reach the Finals, never mind repeat as champions, a feat a good handful of people expected them to do. The C's enter the year with a robust club stock-full of talent, youth, veteran leadership, and court smarts. They're coming in with the bar set high and looking to cruise in the regular season. I don't think I've seen anyone put them below the third seed in the East, a decent amount pegging them the "Beast of the East," and surmising that they'll be the first seed. A few acquisitions and a lot of stomach butterflies later, here we are. Early in September we transition into "training camp-mode," with a small hope way down in the pits of our optimistic mindset of nabbing one more free agent before the season opens. (以上翻译恕删......XD) Let's run over the team's key strengths and weaknesses. 2009-10球季，让我们来检视一下这支球队的优势与劣势吧！ ◎ Strengths 优势 Frontcourt: The Celtics have an exceptionally solid front court. The gang is headed by the returning Kevin Garnett and the defensive monster Kendrick Perkins, whose famous staredown is capable of making the opposing team's backup center refuse his coach's offer to tear off the warmup clothes and step in for his teammate. Growling in back of them are Glen Davis and Rasheed Wallace, two guys who had a large share of starts last year. And finally, the insurance man Danny Ainge brought in was Sheldon Williams, who may play a few minutes a game if the other four big men are in need of a rest. Our frontcourt is as athletic and agile as any in the league. Perhaps the most vital tool we have is intelligence and the ability to make split-second decisions, something the front court is most possessive of. The Shamrock ballers have a variety of moves and are conversant with many different game styles. Most guys in the front court, with the exception of Perk, who is still able of netting a short-range J, can step out and knock one down, Rasheed Wallace even making the giant leap to three-point land. All guys are consistent both in the paint and on the perimeter and should be a major factor on the road to Titletown. Fastbreak game: This team is as quick if there ever was one, starting with Rajon Rondo. Rondo has been recognized as one of the league's speediest players, changing directions in a snap, and slipping past defenders as if he was pushing aside motionless obstacles. With Rondo leading the charge and trains like Glen Davis and Kevin Garnett going at full speed behind him, it's sure-fire basket every time unless the bullish crew is outnumbered. And as if there could be no better group for it, add in air strikers from the perimeter such as Paul Pierce, Eddie House, and Ray Allen, who will be ready to hit a three-pointer upon a kickout or rush into the lane for an open layup. A team full of surprises: Danny Ainge is one of the few GMs in the league who establishes a core squad of veteran firepower and then banks on surprises. This year, he robbed the league of one of the sleepers in Lester Hudson, an exceptionally talented player on offense and a tough kid to get around on defense. Aside from Hudson, who will be anxiously anticipating all of his minutes, we have Bill Walker to work with, a freakish speciman with explosive legs and a gritty defense game. He will be stepping in for Paul Pierce when the second or third unit comes in, sharing playing time with the newly acquired Marquis Daniels. Both have the aptitude to get to the rim on undiluted strength. Hudson is supposed to be an excellent ball-handler, and should be able to give us a few buckets coming off of the bench. Walker will receive more court time, and will give us an injection of defensive energy behind Pierce and beside Daniels. (→主要应该是在讲我们的「前场优势」，有KG+PERK+大宝贝+SHEED Sheldon Williams可以当上面四个人的替补 除了PERK，我们前场球员都很灵活也很聪明，球队的阵型很多变 而且SHEED可以拉到三分线。 再来是「快攻」，这支球队因为有RONDO，速度将可以推进得非常快~ 大宝贝和KG会紧跟在後的~ 还有PP、房子和雷枪等着马上三分补刀或上篮~ Hudson可以得到一些控球时间，在PP和Daniels之间，Walker也应该负担一些上场时间， 并且提供防守。) ◎ Weaknesses 劣势 Backup PG: Eddie House, who plays as if placed at the shooting guard position, is our second string PG. While I love House's bloodthirsty/gutsy attitude and hustle, he is not the ideal PG we want to back up Rajon Rondo, who is very vulnerable to injury because of his willingness to bang and bruise with the bigs down low. The offseason isn't over yet, and there has been quiet pushes to add another playmaker to the squad. But with Ainge spending money that was focused on the front court then snagging a reinforcer for when Pierce takes a breather (Marquis Daniels), it's inevitable that we'll have to get a free agent loner for cheap cash. Though, acknowledging that this is already our Achilles heal makes the idea sound better. with the Big Three, Rajon Rondo, Doc Rivers, the Celtics have themselves a collage or colorful minds and different opinions on team issues. Now, I'm not saying the situation in the locker room isn't controllable -- we all know how forceful the Big Three can be when they need to -- but I just can't help but worry that the team's reputation as an open and disciplined clubhouse could get out of hand. Hopefully Garnett will secure himself once again as the team's "Queen Bee" once again and domiciliate Rasheed Wallace before he can get a bit too loose. Finishing Chances Regular season: 67-15 -- The Celtics made the right moves this Summer and start the car that is the 2009-10 season looking like one of the most formidable teams in the league. Rajon Rondo will likely scrap and scratch his way into the All-Star game, being the facilitator for one of the toughest groups ego-wise. They also have a lot of players that can shock the NBA if they pan out right, a key that most other teams haven't gotten their hands on rolling into the '09-'10 season. Playoff/Title chances: Look for the C's to be either the first or second seed going into the playoffs. Personally, I don't think any team in the Association can beat them when they're on top of their game, and I believe the team this year will have a strong finish to cap off the season. As for the championship, I can't make a prediction being 100% positive about it due to the number of great teams this year, but I'll say Boston has at least a 20% to get another ring in 2009-10. Go Celtics! (→劣势应该是在讲PG问题，房子有时候很火，但不是个合适的RONDO替补人选。 安吉在暑假做了一些补强，特别是针对前场的部分，但是PP需要休息， 所以安吉先生用略为低廉的价格带来了Marquis Daniels， 而这是球队今年为了保护PP的少数举动之一。 再来是球队的气氛，big three + RONDO + SHEED ，每个人有每个人的意见， 当然，我们并不担心球队气氛会不和谐，不过还是不免担心一下球队的名声..XD 相信KG会再次成为球队的女王蜂~ 最後是原作者预测我们今年是67胜15负，Rondo会很接近明星赛， 球队将以第二种子的姿态进入季後赛。 作者认为塞尔提克今年当然不可能100%会封王，但起码先起步了20%！) # -------------------- GO GO CELTICS ~ --

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