29 Dec 10 Boston Celtics' New Second Team Will Get Them Far in the Playoffs

Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesDespite the fact that the Boston Celtics have been playing awful basketball as of late, C's fans shouldn't worry. "The Big Three" will be rested and ready to go and Rajon Rondo and Kendrick Perkins are playing solid basketball. The main reason, however, why I feel the Celtics are going to get far in the postseason is because of their new second team. With Nate Robinson now out as the backup point guard, the Celts found a better fit in the form of Tony Allen. The Celtics now top second line (with Ray Allen) is:PG TonyCleveland Browns jersey
AllenSG Ray AllenSF Michael FinleyPF Glen DavisC Rasheed WallaceBoston also has Marquis Daniels, Sheldon Williams, and Nate Robinson as capable backups. Boston will face the Miami Heat in the first round and then most likely the Cleveland Cavaliers if they win. The Celtics have a shot because of five reasons, one for each player.Tony AllenT.A. is a lock-down defensive player and without a doubt the Celtics' best defender. Allen also adds a great offensive ability to take the ball to the basket and score.Ray AllenWith Sugar Ray in this lineup he allows them to spread the floor and occasionally attack the basket. Ray will provide his 18+.Michael FinleyMichael Finley can play some D, score, and adds great experience. Watch out for Finley; if you haven't been watching any Celtic games, you might just be surprised.Glen DavisBig Baby is finally getting his shot back, he is also a hustler. Big Baby is the only player in the NBA to have more offensive than defensive rebound and does all the little things, charges, offensive Dallas Cowboys jersey
rebounds, etc.Rasheed WallaceDoc Rivers has finally gotten 'Sheed to start going in the post, and it's worked. Rasheed is scoring a lot more and if he can watch his temper will really help out the C's.Just because Boston has been playing poorly lately let's not forget how well they started off. Watch out for this team to make a championship push. They already have one of the best starting lineups and they have a bench that can be explosive