Celts Notes: Boston Bench Unacceptable

In this edition of the Boston Celtics Weekly Post I attempted to come up with a legitimate reason for the C's struggles of late. My analysis leads me back to the Boston bench, where this year's crop has been downright disappointing. In 2008 the Boston bench was solid when called upon, mostly because they were not called upon often. P.J. Brown and Eddie House had defined roles which they excelled in during short spurts. The only bench player with an expanded role was James Posey, who filled his role well. This year much more is being asked of the bench due to both injuries and attempting to limit minutes for some aging starters, but the bench is still built for only limited roles in short spurts. The bench player who could fill a more expanded role was Marquis Daniels, who has been injured for some time. Rasheed Wallace has not offered an inside presence on offense or defense, yet his minutes have not diminished. No other player has been consistent enough to be a difference maker. If this does not change the starters are going to have to take on more minutes once again, something I no longer know if they're capable of.....Also this week: Ray Allen for Monta Ellis?.....Paul Pierce and Rajon Rondo join Kevin Garnett as East All Stars.....How has getting swept by the Magic, Hawks and Lakers last week affected your confidence?.....these and any other issues involving our favorite basketball team are open for discussion right here!.....