Celtics have been on a good run over the last four games and will face the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night. This game features the return of former Celtics center Al Jefferson, who was traded by the Utah Jazz to the Bobcats over the summer. This game hopefully will also feature the return of Brookline native Jeff Adrien, who finally secured a guaranteed NBA roster spot at least through the end of this season after bouncing around Europe, the NBA summer league and temporary roster spots with the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets. But we may not have the fortune of seeing Adrien play as he's behind Anthony Tolliver and Cody Zeller on the Bobcat's depth chart. Such is the life of a 6'7" power forward with meager offensive skills.
This is a game the Celtics should win. Just two years ago, the Bobcats recorded the worst ever NBA season winning percentage (.106) and followed it up in 2012-2013 season with another woeful season (21-61) despite a shake up of both the team's front office and roster. But it's these types of games that can cause a young team to become complacent and not bring the intensity level needed to win.
Side Note: Team owner Michael Jordan has petitioned the NBA to change the team's name to the Charlotte Hornets now that the New Orleans has given up the name to become the Pelicans. Should help the team sell more jerseys, but won't have any impact on the win-loss record.
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