Truth and the Bright Lights

In the postseason, "the stakes are higher."

Preparing for the opening postseason game in 1973, Coach Sonny Lane told us, "Those guys are a good team. They can make this a competitive game."

We looked at each other, thinking, "that is not happening." At halftime, we led something like 45-10, en route to a 76-23 thrashing. 

"You can't fool children, dogs, and basketball players."

This certainly couldn’t age poorly, right?

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla:

"Unless they change the light bulbs in the arena, they won't be any brighter than they were last series."

The C’s are -225 to win the series…pic.twitter.com/vWTkyVndqd

— ClutchPoints Betting (@CPBetting) June 5, 2024

Your task is the same every day.

• Control what you can control.   
• Be the best version of yourself by giving your best. 
• Be physically and mentally prepared. Shut out distractions. 
• Be the best teammate possible.
• Outwork everyone.