So, the Celtics finish off the Cavaliers 4-2. (Do not read, if your not interested in the NBA ;))
At first I want to say how impressed I am by the concentration, focus, and confidence the Celtics have proven - and send out special kudos to Kevin Garnett. In the middle of the season large parts of the media have said the Celtics are over and have to be reset and restructured. A few are still saying the Cavs have rather lost the series rather than the Celtics have won it. I say that never happens - a team always wins a match. But the Cavs have proven to be weaker than during their outstanding season performance.
Next to all the technical reasons that have been brought up, I think the Cavaliers have tried to force on a game face; bring the "proper playoff attitude" to the floor; all serious. It didn't fit and went the wrong way. Up to a point where even the fans were slightly intimidated and silenced by the tension on the court. And although I do not agree a lot with Mark Jackson's commentary, he resonates my opinion.
Now, stupidly, I like to draw life lessons out of my humble sports spectatorship, and I am going to do it again. The Cavs and especially LeBron James have been playful and loose throughout the season. Well concentrated, of course, but with a go-easy attitude. All of a sudden they brought in this super-serious focus, no smiles, certainly forced. It works well for the Celtics and their mature maestros, namely Garnett, Pierce, and Allen.
But if it doesn't work for you, leave it. If you do not know what's going on and repeatedly fail fixing it - try and find your natural rhythm. If you need a light-hearted approach to perform best, you need a light-hearted approach to perform best.
