Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers a close friend of New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick wasn't happy to hear that Wes Welker signed with the Denver Broncos on Wednesday.
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As you have probably noticed, Kevin Garnett isn't playing tonight against the Bobcats due to a strained thigh muscle and Jeff Green started in his place
According to Doc Rivers, KG isn't expected to be out any longer than one game. This is good news because we will need him Monday when the Celtics take on the Miami Heat.
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Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett...
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"I really don't even care. I hope they lose every game the rest of the season. I just worry about what this team does"-Paul Pierce
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Celtics 105 - Bobcats 88 highlights and box score
On Saturday night, the Boston Celtics avenged their Tuesday night loss to the Charlotte Bobcats by a 105-88 margin, which was done without Kevin Garnett in the line-up. Jason Terry was the leading scorer for the Celtics with 15 points.
Charlotte Bobcats 88, Boston Celtics 105 - FINAL - March 16, 2013
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Doc compares Bradley's defense to Scottie Pippen and Walt Frazier
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Here's Rivers from an ESPN piece by Chris Forsberg:
It's like Scottie Pippen -- when you played the Bulls, you were praying that, 'I hope he guards the other guy tonight,' " explained Rivers. "Because [Pippen] was one of those guys that could guard...
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