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As far as woes at stripe, Rondo first in line
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NEW YORK - The difference was noticeable. Rajon Rondo would set up at the free throw line. He’d dribble the ball, spin it, eye the rim, and just before he let it go, he’d turn his hip slightly to the right, as if he were lining up a rifle.
Baby would be grand
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NEW YORK - The stunning and rather absurd injury to Glen “Big Baby’’ Davis a month ago was shrugged off as merely a speed bump for the Celtics on their road to reclaiming the NBA title. The organization believed it possessed enough depth to counter Davis’s broken...
Good look in OT has Celtics looking good
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NEW YORK - The plan all along was to put the ball in Paul Pierce’s hands. The problem was that the plan Celtics coach Doc Rivers drew up with his team tied with the Knicks with 9.3 seconds left in overtime yesterday was sort of complicated.
Garnett's jumper gives Celtics OT win over Knicks
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Kevin Garnett made a jumper to beat the overtime buzzer, giving the Boston Celtics a 107-105 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday.
Celtics aren’t losing faith
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WALTHAM - The Celtics went through some soul-searching yesterday, trying to find answers for their recent slump.
Wallace is unable to zero in
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Rasheed Wallace gave a strong performance on the boards in relief of foul-prone Kendrick Perkins in the Celtics’ 83-78 loss to Orlando last night. But Wallace continued to struggle with his 3-point shooting.
Finding combinations hasn’t been a lock
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It’s the curse of having too many options, too many players, too many possibilities. Before the season, when it seemed like Doc Rivers could pull a lineup out of a hat, Rasheed Wallace half-jokingly called the coach “The Mad Scientist.’’
Disorganized from start, they need to regroup
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Seventy wins? How about beating a good team? The Celtics do not have one signature win in this early season, and don’t even think of counting that Opening Night gift in Cleveland, whose own coach said he wished he could have had three more weeks of practice.
Out of synch
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The Celtics had the Orlando Magic where they wanted them last night. Their big guns and newcomers were ready to go, not worn down by a long season, simply motivated to make up for last season’s Game 7 playoff loss - on their home court.
Magic win 4th straight, beating Boston 83-78
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Vince Carter scored 26 points, Rashard Lewis had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Boston Celtics 83-78 on Friday night.
Magic thumbnails
3 days ago by
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■ When, where: Tonight, 8, at TD Garden. ■ TV, radio: CSN, ESPN, WEEI (850).
Consider this one a periodic credit report
3 days ago by
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On recent occasions in this space, we’ve made references to underrated, unsung, and unheralded media personalities, from ESPN’s Ryen Russillo to former Patriots tight end Christian Fauria, who is thriving on WEEI’s “NFL Sunday’’ program.
Tough for Celtics not to believe in Magic
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Judging by the changes in personnel, advancing to the NBA Finals was not good enough for Orlando Magic management last season. Nor was getting to the second round of the playoffs nearly satisfactory for the Celtics.
A few more observations from Bird’s nest
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INDIANAPOLIS - Larry Bird was not in the house when Bill Belichick decided to go for it on fourth and 2 from his 28. Even though Bird works just a few blocks from Lucas Oil Stadium, he has never been to a game there.
Rivers assumes 3-point stance
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The Celtics have become 3-point happy at the wrong times this season. Coach Doc Rivers finally stepped in, telling Rasheed Wallace to limit the threes, during the final quarter of last night’s 109-95 win over Golden State.
Celtics man up for win
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This was a blowout that did not seem like a blowout. The score - the Celtics defeated the Golden State Warriors last night, 109-95 - indicates a comfortable margin of victory. But the Celtics never appeared to be completely certain of themselves, only briefly able to assert their dominance...
In NBA lore, Nelson never comes up short
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Mr. NBA was in town last night. Well, he is. This was career game No. 3,380 as a player and coach for Don Nelson, and that’s No. 1 on the all-time list. He has been a part of the NBA since 1962.
All in all, not a lot for Celtics owner to grouse about
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One of the NBA’s most involved owners is closely watching his team’s recent struggles, realizing that, though veteran-laden, it is experiencing growing pains. There is a sense of impatience but a higher level of trust, since the Celtics are only two years removed from reaching...
Celtics rebound with 109-95 win over Warriors
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Rajon Rondo scored 12 of his season high-matching 18 points in the third quarter and the Boston Celtics rebounded from a two-game skid with a 109-95 win over the short-handed Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.
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■ When, where: Tonight, 7:30, at TD Garden. ■ TV, radio: CSN, WEEI (850).
Time to look for some help?
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WALTHAM - With the Celtics having lost three of their past five games, and their lineup struggling with outside shooting, rumors are beginning to surface about potential trades.
Perkins says sloppy practice isn’t helping
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Kendrick Perkins freely admits that the Celtics have not cured the ills caused by three losses in five games with just two practices. What’s more, the burly center and team conscience believes the Celtics are lacking the focus and concentration necessary for a dominant season...
Pierce, who hurt knee, returns to Celtics practice
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Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce has returned to practice after missing a day with a sore left knee.
Rivers looks inward for answers to woes
6 days ago by
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Coach Doc Rivers is taking the blame for the Celtics’ recent downturn. He offered a mea culpa after practice yesterday, saying the team was not fresh in back-to-back defeats vs. Atlanta and at Indiana last weekend, and added that Paul Pierce (left knee sprain) should not have...
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