NBA 2009-2010 Opening Night: Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | IXGAMES

After a thrilling 2008-2009 NBA season, the 2009-20010 NBA starts off with a bang.  The opening game took place on October 27th at 7:30 PM ET with two of the best teams in the league facing off.  The Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers are both coming into the 2009-2010 season with new player acquisitions and a rejuvenated drive to win the NBA Championship Title.  With the opening game under wraps, let’s take a look at how the game progressed and how each team faired with their new rosters. Opening game:  Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers For the opening game of the 2009-2010 season, the Boston Celtics visited the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.  The Cavs looked like they were going to run away with the game after a good start in the first quarter, outscoring the Celtics 28-21.  In the second quarter, however, the Celtics showed that they are no push over.  The Celtics showcased their impressive offensive threats and defensive prowess, scoring 30 points and holding the Cavs down to 17.  During the third quarter, the game was evenly matched, with the Celtics only outscoring the Cavs by one at 21-20.  Going into the fourth quarter, the score was Celtics 72 and Cavs 65. After a valiant effort by LeBron James and the Cavaliers, the Celtics turned out to be the better team with Paul Pierce leading them to a 95-89 win in the season opener. Game leaders Paul Pierce and LeBron James were the top performers of the game.  Pierce had a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds, as well as one assist, one steal, and one block.  LeBron James took the honor of the highest scorer for the game with 38 points.  James also posted eight assists, four rebounds, two steals, and four blocks.  The game leaders for the Celtics include Paul pierce in points and rebounds, Rajon Rondo in assists with 10, Rondo in steals with three, and Kevin Garnett in blocks with three.  For the Cavs, LeBron James led most categories, including points, assists, steals, and blocks.  It was the newly acquired Shaquille O’Neal who would lead the team in rebounds, however, with 10. Looking ahead The Boston Celtics certainly look ready to make a strong push for the 2010 NBA Championship Title.  Aside showing that their Big Three is still in great form, along with their young, start-guard Rondo and their reliable center Perkins, the Celtics have also shown the advantage of adding depth to their bench with Rasheed Wallace and Marquis Daniels.  It is a strong start for a team that is expected to be a top-contender this season.  As for the Cavaliers, although they lost in the opening game, the team still showed why they will also be a Championship contender this year.  If Shaquille O’Neal can keep putting up double-doubles like the 10 points and 10 rebounds he had in the opening game, then the team has a great chance of winning the title, especially with James bagging 38 points so effortlessly.  Both of these teams are definitely going to be exciting and fun to watch.