BOSTON CELTICS

The 4th seeded Celtics look like they did in their prime 5 years ago when they won their title. They had a rough start of the season with injuries to key players but have had the 2nd best record since the all-star break and they look very strong. One of the only if NOT the only team that can play with and match up with the Miami Heat are the Boston Celtics. With star players in Garnett, Allen, Pierce, and Rondo, this is a team that can beat anybody in the league. The issue for the Celtics is their age and lack of speed which could present as a problem facing young, fast players in the playoffs. Also, health is an issue with this aging team. 3 of the 5 starters are above 35 years old and are facing retirement within the next 3 years. If they want to win another title in the distant future than this is the year they have the key components to do so. They face a good Atlanta Hawk team in the openeing roung who should be a very obtainable task. Not to mention they have the 2nd best active coach in the country in Doc Rivers. I look for Boston to be in the Eastern Finals against Miami the winner of that series depends on every Boston player to be able to play in every game.