Boston Celtics @ Seattle Sonics, 12/31

This was a nice way to end the year- with a win. The Sonics overcame the Celtics (without Paul Pierce, their leading scorer) by a score of 101-95. Chris Wilcox lead the Sonics in scoring, with 24 points, as well as 8 rebounds. Thankfully, Damien Wilkins stepped up yet again to fill another injured star's place (Rashard Lewis) by scoring 20 points, grabbing 5 rebounds, passing for 5 assists, blocking 2 shots, and picking one steal. Thank you Wilkins! Just as I had hoped, you stepped up in the place of one of our finest players. Luke Ridnour did a great job at point guard, passing 11 assists, scoring 17 points (7-7 from the free throw line), stole the ball 3 times, and even blocked a shot (Ridnour is only 6'-1", by the way). Ray Allen was struggling, unfortunately, with 15 points that came off only 7-20 shooting from the field, (1-5 from the 3-point line) and he turned the ball over five times. But he did grab 3 offensive rebounds, and 3 defensive rebounds, as well as stealing the ball twice. Also very mentionable was Earl Watson, who scored 13 points on 5-8 shooting, got two steals, and blocked a shot. Good job starters, and keep up the great bench effort!