Why isn't Boston >> Charlotte?

Posted on CelticsBlog.com on 1/5/06.

On paper, it's no contest. Charlotte doesn't have anyone anywhere as good as Pierce. Heck, they don't have anyone as good as RD. And yet, the Celtics had only two more wins than the Bobcats prior to the game last night and they then barely ecked out a win on their home court while the Bobcats were playing without their best big man, Emeka Okafor.

I haven't watched the Bobcats play, but why the heck are they getting so many wins with so little talent? Or why are the Celtics getting so little wins with their talent? Is it the coaching? That Charlotte hustles and defends while the C's don't? Does their talent mesh better than the Celtics?