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Found February 11, 2012 on Celtics Life: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Paul Pierce,  Rasual Butler,  Mike Bibby,  Anthony Carter
TEAMS: Boston Celtics,  Toronto Raptors,  New York Knicks

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Well, this was depressing. What's even more depressing is I'm seeing some of the negative comments toward the Celtics on Celtics boards that I've been amazed at on the others. I've always been proud of how Celtics fans stand behind their team but it seems that these last two losses with little effort from the Celtics have some Celtics fans ready to bail on the team. Count me among those who are expecting a turn around and a strong post season run. That being said, at least I'm not reading any Celtics' boards talking about tanking. I think Raptors fans have been for tanking every year since Bosh left. Here are today's comments, enjoy them as much as you can under the circumstances. I hate the Celtics. If we don't lose by 20+, I'll be happy I'm looking forward more to the LA and Knicks game, I'm tired of Raps and Celtics games We'll win. Just put kleiza in defense somewhere near the basket and Rondo will spend all his min...
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