Kevin Garnett leads the Celtics to the best defense in the NBA.
I must admit, I had my doubts as to whether the big three of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen could win a title for Boston, but the way they're playing is tough to ignore. After they started winning at the beginning of the seasons, critics (including myself) pointed out that they had played a somewhat weak schedule. However, we're near the end of the season and they have a 58-15 record, including a 25-5 record against the Western Conference, whom most consider a tougher conference overall.
Kevin Garnett has led Boston to the best defense in the league and they've picked apart some tough opponents of late. Moreover, they've been relatively healthy this season and haven't shown a whole lot of fatigue. On top of that, most would argue that they'll have an easier path to the finals than teams in the West. The Detroit Pistons will be their biggest obstacles with the Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers also being pesky opponents.
With the additions of veterans PJ Brown and Sam Cassell, the sky's the limit in Boston and the luck of the Irish seems to have finally returned to the Garden.
