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I think I once heard that the NBA season is a marathon and not a sprint, but I'd be inclined to argue that statement based on the Celtics' schedule thus far. Fortunately, the pace of this season will drop off somewhat over the course of the next week and the C's will finally be able to catch their breath. Eight games in 12 nights might be fun for us as fans, but between the pace of play, the travel, and the late nights, I can only imagine how grueling it must be for the players.

The good news is we escaped that eight game stretch with a 7-1 record and we won't take the court again until Wednesday when the Utah Jazz visit the Garden. The fatigue was clearly visible last night, as we needed all four quarters to vanquish a win-less and maimed Nets squad that managed to dress only eight players. We were fortunate, in my opinion, as I think a healthier and more polished op