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Philly News NBA Predictions | graphic: Philly.comOver slept and getting ready for my interview. But, Philly.com has a preview of the NBA season. Four Philly.com writers all agree that the west is the Lakers' to lose this year. Meanwhile only Bob Cooney thinks that the hometown crew can handle ...
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October 29, 2008
Neat little find while Kobe was being subbed out against Portland last night. I guess all the beautiful people -- or at least their chests -- live in LA.
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October 29, 2008
For those of you who didn't catch it last night, Paul Pierce, upon receiving his championship ring and hoisting the 17th Championship Banner became very emotional. It was a big night for all of Celtic Nation, but especially for Pierce. If you don't understand this, then you haven't ...
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October 28, 2008
The NBA season starts tonight with Greg Oden, Kobe Bryant, and Lebron James among those in action. So who will win the NBA title? I already have an answer to that question, before the season even starts.
Via Forum Blue & Gold
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October 27, 2008
Team Name: Los Angeles LakersLast Year's Record: 57-25Key Loss: Ronny TuriafKey Additions: Getting Andrew Bynum and Trevor Ariza healthy, Josh Powell1. What Significant Moves were made during the off-season? There weren't any earth-shaking ones a?" and there shouldn't have been. Yes, Ronny ...
Via LA Ball Talk
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October 27, 2008
Derek FisherLast Season:
When the Lakers re-acquired Derek Fisher from Utah prior to the 2007-08 season, the team surely was expecting the consistency that's marked Fish's 12 years in the NBA. But 82 starts, 11.7 points, nearly three assists and great marks from the foul line (8th in the NBA) and three-point line (21st) exceeded [...]
Via LA Ball Talk
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October 27, 2008
Kobe BryantLast Season:
It simply wasn't a good year for Kobe Bryant in 2007-08. Sure, he vastly improved his leadership and relationships with his teammates in leading the Lakers within a few games of a title a?? Who cares? Yeah, maybe he won the league's MVP award a?? Big deal. Perhaps he averaged 28.3 points, [...]
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October 29, 2008
TNT didn't show ita?? but here it is.
Also, here's some raw video from WBZ TV:A
The Banner RaisingA and Paul Pierce getting emotional before getting his ring.
Via BostonSportZ.com
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October 30, 2008
Each week we'll pick a Bostonian who has made news (good or bad) during the week.Illustrator Mike Briggs will provide a caricature of the week's winner or loser.This week's Bostonian is Paul Pierce of the World Champion Boston Celtics. Paul started this season the same way he finished last ...
Via Simon On Sports
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October 29, 2008
The 2008 season is underway and as expected Scals remained with his ass cemented to the bench. I think this will be the absolute recurring theme this year and will lead to a lot of very easy weekly updates with 3 letters prevalent everywhere: DNP. I set the Over/Under for Scals games played at 41 and I took the under. If you look at the Celtics roster right now, when is he actually...
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October 28, 2008
The NBA season tips off tonight with a little nod to Celtics history planned for Kevin Garnett's feet.
Via Slam Dunk Central
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October 29, 2008
The Boston Celtics raised banner number 17 Tuesday night, and then took their first steps in their attempt to win number 18 as they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in a hard fought game 90-85. Paul Pierce led all scorers in the victory at the "New Garden" with 27 points. Cavaliers All-Star forward LeBron James had 22 points, as he certainly looked in peak form, despite...
Via BostonSportZ.com
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October 28, 2008
It wasn't pretty, but the Celtics started the 2008-2009 season with a 90-85 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The night began with the raising of the Celtics' 17th Championship Banner and a teary-eyed Paul Pierce proudly hoisting his ring to the crowd, and ended with the Celtics firmly entrenched as the team to beat in the East. LeBron and his Cavs came out firing...
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October 29, 2008
[EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second of a 3-pack of pre-season power rankings. Part I was posted yesterday and Part III will be posted sometime on Thursday. These power rankings will be used to determine draft order for our first NBA Mock Draft. Additionally, these rankings were done about two weeks; therefore, it does not factor certain injuries from a #1 overall pick from...
Via Simon On Sports
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October 28, 2008
Again simple over/unders just like the MLB competition. The winner gets again, mouth love from Swallowman.1. The Celtics will win 60 games. (Over/Under) 2. Rasheed Wallace will have 12 Technicals this season. (Over/Under)3. 4 White Guys will make the NBA All Star Teams. (Over/Under)4. The Knicks will win 30 Games. (Over/Under)5. Dwight Howard will average 3 Dunks a Game. (Over...
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October 28, 2008
Do I even have to mention that it is also banner night for the Celtics?
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