Thoughts: Boston 98, San Antonio 90

• Glen Davis has great, soft hands. He can catch anything under the rim, and unlike most rookies, knows how to finish. His hands are also great on D. Tim Duncan bled for his shots in this game, and Davis was one of the reasons. This guy had three steals, for crying out loud.
• It would've been nice to see Tony Parker and Rajon Rondo try to outrun each other. In a straight race, my money is on Rondo; with the ball, I'm betting on Parker.
• The game was a great test for the C's defense and discipline. As is usually the case, San Antonio kept trying to come back, hoping to break the Celtics' defensive resolve. For most of the game, Boston played consistent, tough defense, and that got them the win.
• KG's injury has turned out to be a blessing in disguise. It's given Leon Powe and Glen Davis valuable minutes which'll really help build their confidence when they're in the playoffs.
• Ray Allen really, really knows how to run the pick and roll. Of course, it helps that he's a great shooter with a quick release who opponents are loathe to leave open. That, and great passing skills make him a bitch to guard.
• Paul Pierce is a bull. He moves in slow motion, but I almost never see him get his shot blocked; attempts to do so usually end with him taking free throws.