Happy together
Kevin Garnett deadpans.
His team is 19-2 and has just tied the franchise record (for THE franchise) for best home start at 12-0. He says he had no idea.
“I’m not trying to be, like, smart,” says Garnett. “I’m not even aware of any of the records. Every game is critical for us, and we’re preparing for each team like it’s our last game.”
Garnett persists.
“At this morning’s shootaround, you could have heard a pin drop in there. We’re taking this a game at a time. We’re not aware of any records.”
Garnett glances at the stat sheet.
“OK we’re 19-2 so I do know that now.”
Paul Pierce is capable of candor. He wasn’t shy about expressing his displeasure with Boston’s dismal record last season. But sitting next to Garnett in press conference after press conference this season, Pierce has held his tongue.
“The guy at Circuit City told me yesterday we broke the record last game,” Pierce says sheepishly when asked if he was aware of the Celtics’ record.
They’re like an old married couple. Garnett sets the tone of the press conference:
“My hat goes off to Doc and the coaching staff for keeping us focused on the task at hand, whatever team we’re playing next,” repeats Garnett, stressing the mantra. “Tonight’s the Bucks, tomorrow is the Raptors.”
“No we got off tomorrow,” Pierce interrupts, almost begging Garnett to respond.
“Well we’ve got to get ready for them,” says Garnett. “Tomorrow’s a work day.”
The routine seems to be working so far.
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