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Celtics lose despite going to great lengths
October 07, 2009 by
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HIDALGO, Texas - Kevin Garnett made a pain-free return to the court last night. But Garnett and the Celtics struggled after halftime in a 96-90 loss to the Houston Rockets in their exhibition opener.
Rockets rally past Celtics in Garnett's return
October 07, 2009 by
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Aaron Brooks scored 21 points and the Houston Rockets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Boston Celtics 96-90 on Wednesday night.
He’ll watch and learn
October 06, 2009 by
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J.R. Giddens is coming off his rookie year with the Celtics, if you want to call it that. He played in six NBA games last season as the organization stashed him in the NBA Development League to give him professional experience because his role with the big club would have been minimal...
Baby steps
October 05, 2009 by
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Glen Davis filled what turned out to be a crucial reserve role with the Celtics last season. Now that Davis has established himself in the rotation, coach Doc Rivers has designated Shelden Williams as his replacement.
Comeback taking shape?
October 04, 2009 by
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Michael Sweetney is difficult to miss in his green practice jersey and shorts as he stands on the sideline of Rodgers Recreation Center in Newport, R.I., waiting to enter a Celtics scrimmage. But, believe it or not, Sweetney was a man in hiding the past two years, a former lottery...
Garnett says his knee is 100 percent pain free
October 04, 2009 by
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NEWPORT, R.I. - Kevin Garnett said last night his knee is 100 percent pain free following the Celtics’ scrimmage at Salve Regina University.
Wallace likes gruff guy persona
October 04, 2009 by
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NEWPORT, R.I. - The woolly beard has one long, distinctive gray hair sticking out directly under the chin. It is one of the few signs that Rasheed Wallace is aging. He is no longer the young, brash power forward with immense skills and a mouth to match. Wallace is a 35-year-old veteran...
A big weight off Celtics’ Davis
October 02, 2009 by
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Glen Davis’s weight loss is paying off. Davis’s two-year contract is worth $6 million, but only if he fulfills his part of the bargain in keeping the pounds off.
Celtics F Walker has successful knee surgery
October 02, 2009 by
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Boston Celtics forward Bill Walker underwent successful right knee arthroscopic surgery. The surgery Friday at the New England Baptist Hospital was aimed at repairing a meniscus tear Walker suffered on the first day of training camp. The team said no timetable has been set for his...
This one a chip off the old Doc
October 01, 2009 by
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Doc Rivers ticks off the cities where his son Austin played basketball this summer: Portland. Chicago. New York. Cleveland. Atlanta. Dallas. Orlando (the Disney World complex). And he may have forgotten one or two.
Daniels has no reservations
October 01, 2009 by
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A year ago, Marquis Daniels was preparing to be a starter in the Indianapolis Pacers backcourt.
Celtics F Walker to have knee surgery
October 01, 2009 by
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Celtics forward Bill Walker is expected to miss 6-8 weeks after surgery on his right knee.
Systems are go for Garnett
September 30, 2009 by
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Kevin Garnett’s right knee passed a tough test during practice yesterday. He not only went the distance in a two-hour workout, he quickly recovered from a blow to his leg to continue.
Rondo embraces quiet role
September 29, 2009 by
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As his older, more heralded, and more vocal teammates held court following the Celtics’ first training camp workout at Salve Regina University yesterday, Rajon Rondo sprawled on the floor, stretching. Later, he wrapped his pullover sweater around his head, slipped on some flip...
Second unit not second best
September 29, 2009 by
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Pick a squad: Either Ray Allen , Kevin Garnett , Kendrick Perkins , Paul Pierce , and Rajon Rondo or Marquis Daniels , Glen Davis , Eddie House , Brian Scalabrine , and Rasheed Wallace .
Full speed ahead for Garnett
September 29, 2009 by
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Aches and pains do not discourage most professional basketball players. The Celtics’ Leon Powe provided a graphic example late last season, as he tore an anterior cruciate ligament but attempted to run the court until his left knee simply would not allow him to.
It all sounds good now
September 28, 2009 by
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A year ago, the Celtics were fielding questions about replacing departed players such as James Posey. At yesterday’s media day, the answers to the Celtics’ questions - and to their prayers - were standing on the practice facility court in person.
Ainge, Rondo on same page
September 28, 2009 by
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In the middle of all the chaos of media day yesterday, Rajon Rondo bumped into his boss, Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge . They exchanged a couple laughs and some playful elbows before Rondo went out the back door.
Garnett back, a bit uneasy being Green
September 28, 2009 by
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He’s not “The Kid’’ anymore. Playing with youthful enthusiasm and keeping himself in premium condition perhaps has extended Kevin Garnett’s career, but it couldn’t prevent a troublesome bone spur from growing in his knee the past few years.
Five things to watch in Celtics training camp
September 28, 2009 by
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Is Kevin Garnett really healthy? He said yesterday that he is. Coach Doc Rivers said there are no restrictions on the big man. But when will we see the old KG? Or will we see an old KG? Garnett’s health will be the key to any title hopes.
Celtics' Garnett itching to return after surgery
September 28, 2009 by
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The wait is almost over for Kevin Garnett. After leading the Celtics to their 17th championship in 2008, Garnett suffered a right knee injury last year that led to surgery to remove bone spurs in late May. He could only sit and watch as Boston lost to Orlando in the second round of...
Pierce espouses healthy outlook
September 27, 2009 by
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The sense of urgency is there every season for Paul Pierce. But he’s also well aware that it’s been two summers since the blockbuster trades that brought Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett to Boston and turned the Celtics into an instant championshion team.
Celtics' Lacerte honored by trainers association
September 25, 2009 by
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Longtime Boston Celtics trainer Ed Lacerte (lah-SERT') is being honored by his peers. The National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association is naming an award after Lacerte and giving the first one to him. The Ed Lacerte Service Award will be given to a member of the NBATA by the...
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