Whether it was the slew of turnovers, the defensive lapses that allowed Thabo Sefolosha and Russell Westbrook to attempt uncontested 3-pointers or the inability to get easy baskets - a staple of their dominant years - there is overriding evidence the Celtics are no longer an elite team.
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January 16, 2012
Kendrick Perkins returned to TD Garden on Monday night for the first time since being traded to Oklahoma City last February. And the former C's center received a very warm welcome from the Celtics and their fans. A montage of Perkins was shown on the Garden Jumbotron, which drew a loud ovation from the Celtic faithful. The montage ended with a message reading, "Thank you...
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January 18, 2012
Former Oklahoma City guard Jeff Green might not be able to take the court this season, but that doesn't mean that someone isn't doing it for him.
"I dedicate this season to him," Thunder superstar Kevin Durant said this week, reports The Daily Oklahoman. "I talk to him all the time. He supports me. I support him."
Green, who was traded to the Boston...
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January 16, 2012
Many people are concerned about the Celtics' slow start to the season. Kendrick Perkins is not one of those people. The former Celtics center, who returns to TD Garden for the first time as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, said he expects the C's to make some noise in the playoffs this year. "They're gonna be good," Perkins said. "...
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January 16, 2012
There’s just everything right in Oklahoma City right now. There’s a young team by the name of the Thunder who are being talked about as being championship contenders. They’ve got a bright future, a wonderful fan base, and just plenty to go on.
Speaking of plenty, have you seen the Thunder Cheerleaders? Good God. And how wonderful is it that NBA.com...
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January 17, 2012
Kendrick Perkins addressing the media before the Thunder’s 88-79 win over the Celtics.
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January 17, 2012
Kevin Durant scored a game high 28 points Monday night and Russell Westbrook knocked down 26 more as the Oklahoma City Thunder came into the “New Garden” and handed the Boston Celtics their fifth straight loss by a score of 97-88. The Thunder came out strong from the opening tip and although Boston would make a run in the third they never could get over the hump in this...
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January 16, 2012
A humble Kendrick Perkins said yesterday he has no idea how he’ll be received by Celtics fans tonight in his return to TD Garden with the Thunder.
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January 16, 2012
Finger guns hanging by the pockets? Check. Cowboy mustache? Check. Thunder boots? Check.
Yup, I’d say the Oklahoma City native Wes Welker is ready to watch his Thunder take on the Celtics in Boston. Sweet boots, Welkuh. Where can I get a pair?
Picture Credit: Wes Welker on Twitter
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January 17, 2012
A seven-game winning streak has Oklahoma City atop the NBA. A matchup with the league-worst Washington Wizards should give the Thunder a very good chance to keep rolling.
Oklahoma City looks to extend its longest winning streak in two seasons Wednesday night in the nation's capital, where it goes for its sixth consecutive victory over the Wizards.
The Thunder (12-2) opened...
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January 16, 2012
The Celtics have now lost 5 straight games as they lose to old friend Kendrick Perkins and his Oklahoma City Thunder tonight at the TD Garden by the score of 97-88. The Thunder have now won 7 straight and hold the best record in the NBA. Perk received a standing ovation from the crowd and [...]
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January 16, 2012
Jan 16, 8:00 PM | TD Garden
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Boston Celtics Odds
11-2TEAM RECORD4-7
Oklahoma City pays a visit to Boston on Monday, hoping to send the Celtics to a loss while also covering the spread in NBA action at TD Garden.
Boston will face the 11-2 Thunder, who own a 7-6 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Celtics are 4-7 favoring the UNDER so far...
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January 15, 2012
Kendrick Perkins said it "felt like the worst day of my life" when he got traded away by the Boston Celtics.
As it turns out, he may have gotten out just in time - and moved to one of the best possible situations.
Perkins returns to Boston with the surging Oklahoma City Thunder to face his former team for the first time Monday night, and the aging Celtics are in the midst...
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January 16, 2012
BOSTON (AP) Russell Westbrook scored 26 points, hitting a pair of 3-pointers in the final 91 seconds on Monday night to help
the Oklahoma City Thunder pull away from Boston and beat the slumping Celtics 97-88.
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January 17, 2012
Doc Rivers said Kendrick Perkins has borrowed from Kevin Garnett's playbook.
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January 18, 2012
Jan 18, 7:00 PM | Verizon Center
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Washington Wizards Odds
12-2TEAM RECORD1-12
The NBA betting slate features a clash between Washington and Oklahoma City on Wednesday, with the host Wizards trying to win for fans supporting them with their cheers and their money.
The Wizards are 1-12 so far on the season, and 3-10 ATS vs. the number. The Thunder...
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