The Boston Celtics took back control of their playoff series with the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday night, hanging on for a 96-89 home win.  But why is it such a struggle for the C's to take down the Cavs?

LeBron James is a decent answer to that question, but you look at the depth of talent for Boston and the ability of that talent to produce at both ends, the C's should be rolling through this series but they can't seem to put the Cavs away. 

Kevin Garnett came up big in Game 5 with 26 points and 16 rebounds, but then again he should. I was thinking about Garnett during the fourth quarter and why he hadn't already seized this series by the throat. He should be the matchup from hell for the Cavs. Demand the ball, expose the matchup and take over. They don't just give championships to nice guys with sick talent, you still have to grab what's yours.

The feeling I have watching KG with the Celtics is similar to the pre-Super Bowl Peyton Manning. Both players have the talent, work ethic, and strong leadership ability. As the face of a franchise, no team could ask for more. One thing both PSB-Peyton and KG were/are missing is that championship swagger that comes with knowing how it feels to lift that championship trophy they want so badly. They have too much of a good thing, which includes respect for those who came before them, accountability for their every action, and a desire to be the best.

I also think there is one characteristic both PSB-Peyton and KG possess, although neither would admit it.

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