The Celtics themselves weren't thrilled with Davis and it wasn't automatic that they signed him. They're not happy with his work ethic or maturity. I've always had a thing against Nate, but what he did last night deserves mention. Other than his histrionics in regard to a call, he played nearly flawless basketball, no turnovers and 12 pts. 2 dimes and 2 boards. He didn't hurt Boston on defense, and he penetrated LA's interior defense multiple times.
Neither of these players are starters in the NBA, IMO, but both of them outperformed in arguably the greatest pressure situation in all of sports. Unlike other sports, in the NBA it's not just one play, but a series of good plays in succession, that determines the outcome.
The last three minutes of the game when the reserves went out was basically garbage time. The Celtics protected the ball, wasted the clock and made free throws.
Both teams shot lousy and couldn't perform very well early in the game. It was an exceptionally low-scoring game into the third quarter. I don't know what anyone else was expecting, but 45-42 isn't what I was looking for. It was a pretty boring game until Bostons' reserves came in and started making shots.
