Detroit Holds off Boston Rally (12/5/46)

Another game, another loss for the Boston Celtics. This time the Celtics were on the verge of embarrassment but somehow rallied to give a scare to the Detroit Falcons. The Falcons only played seven guys but all of them were able to contribute. The Celtics played 11 out of 12 for a balanced attack that just fell short. The Falcons took a 33-23 halftime lead as the Celtics scored just three points in the entire second quarter. The lead was 54-37 and it looked like Detroit was going to run away with the game. Instead the Celtics rallied to outscore Detroit 24-11 in the final frame. Detroit was led by Stan Miasek with 21 points and John Janisch with 19. Connie Simmons was the high scorer with 10 points for the Celtics with 9 from Red Wallace. The absence of Al Brightman might have been the difference in the game as the Falcons defeated the Celtics 65-61 at the Boston Garden.

                                                The Celtics drive Joan Crawford crazy

Basketbawful Report:

Al Brightman didn't play to earn an Ellison.

Jackass of the Night is Harold Kottman. In a game decided by four points, he was last on the Celtics list with just two points.

                                                                Jackass Kottman

Final Thoughts:

Figures how Al Brightman was the Celtics best player for two straight games, winning one of them and he doesn't play tonight in a game decided by four points. The Celtics used a team attack while the Falcons relied on just 7 guys and Detroit won the game. The Celtics have played 15 games this season and have lost 12 of them, that's what happens when you start behind the eight ball. Not much else to say other than a trade or two might make a difference. Then again, there's nothing to trade and its not worth it especially if they're already in the basement. Two nights from now the schedule doesn't get any easier as the Celtics welcome in the first place New York Knickerbockers. This may be a righteous slaughter of the Celtics. Pray for them at the Boston Garden.