Atlanta Hawks

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) The Celtics streak is history. They can't win in this building. They lost all 3 in the playoffs and the Hawks are better while the Celtics got worst without posey or brown. we got this one! Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) A lot of excuses from the Hawks fans. Some are valid, some aren't. The fact that they were missing Josh Smith is a valid point since Smith is their second best player and could have made a difference. Blaming the refs wasn't so valid. Some of the Hawks fans saw that the bad calls went both ways. What a...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Celtics ring in new year Celtics watch Celtics 17 2008 playoffs revisited: Round 1 Celtics - Hawks Celtics counting on Tony Allen Patriot Ledger For Celtics’ O’Bryant, a golden state NBA Celtics Blog Celtics article from 1955

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Celtics chomp at bit It's all new, fresh for Celtics Celtics re-sign Cassell NBA Celtics Blog Feb 18 1956 Warriors defeat Celtics 115-101 AP Cassell back to help Celtics defend NBA title Basketball Updates Lakers keep an eye on the beasts in the East

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Smith and Hawks aim high Hoopsworld Five things we learned in the NBA this week Delco Times Cheeks anxious for Sixers to start camp Future Ramblings Boston Celtics season preview Big Easy Buzz Blog Posey focused on learning Hornets system Sports Gamer NBA 2K9 launch event impressions

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Red was a member of the National Basketball Association since its formation in 1946 and was with the Celtics since 1950. For him, the Celtics truly were a way of life. When the Celtics won the 2008 NBA championship, it marked the first of the Celtics' 17 championships that Red wasn't there to s...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) The Los Angeles Lakers signed 6'9" free agent power forward Josh Powell on Thursday. Powell is a three-year NBA veteran who played last season with the Clippers where he averaged 5.5 points and 5.2 rebounds in 64 games. Powell has career averages of 4.2 points and 3.6 rebounds in 138 games with Da...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Nashua Telegraph Celtics will return to N.H. Inglewood Weekly Local basketball hero pays it forward Hoopsworld Eastern Conference All Breakout team Lex Nihil Novi Chick Hearn was Lakers' Most Sports of Boston Celtics' player review: Eddie House

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) With the ACL injury to Jason Smith, the Sixers will be looking for someone to fill in as a back up center and power forward since his season is pretty much over before it starts. The Sixers can offer just a minimum contract and word is that former Sixer (and Celtic) Theo Ratliff is high on their l...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) The big news today is that the Memphis Grizzlies have given Hawks' restricted free agent, Josh Smith, an offer sheet worth $58 million over 5 years. The Grizzlies are the only team left with cap space now that both Philly and the Clippers have used theirs up and are the only team who could have given him an offer other than the Hawks or a sign and trade scenario. The Hawks had 7 days to match the offer or let him go but it didn't take them long to announce that they would match the Grizzlies' offer and keep Smith on the Hawks. It makes you wonder if the Griz will go after any of the other big free agents who are left like Ben Gordon or Andre Iguodala with their unused cap space. Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Hawks introduce Maurice Evans as new sixth-man Runnin' Fives: Memphis Grizzlies Bleacher Report USA Basketball: No dream team in Beijing FormerTrojans.com Brian Scalabrine - the red headed Phil Jackson? Green Bandwagon Boston Celtics YouTube magic: Eddie House's son

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) The Orlando Magic will soon try to re-sign center Adonal Foyle, adding another big man to the roster after waiving little-used power forward James Augustine on Tuesday. They are also looking to add another point guard to their roster. Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) The Hawks lost Josh Childress to Europe and now it doesn't look good for them to sign the other Josh either. The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that there are at least two, blockbuster sign-and-trade proposals that the Hawks are considering for Smith. One proposal is reportedly fro...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Just hours after bringing former Nugget Chris Anderson back to the team, the Denver Nuggets agreed to a one-year deal with free agent guard Dahntay Jones. Jones was drafted by Boston in 2003 but sent to Memphis in the trade that brought Kendrick Perkins and Marcus Banks to Botson. Jones was a...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Celtics bank on Tony Allen’s health Posey introduced by Hornets Sports of Boston Celtics dancers final auditions C's silence loud Houston crowd TrueHoop Say goodbye to Josh Childress, Say hello to some NBA soul searching NECN Tony Allen says "I love Boston"

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Josh Smith, the Hawks' other big free agent, was wined and dined by the Sixers and then they signed Brand. Then, he was wined and dined by the Clippers before they got Camby. Now, the only team under the cap that could offer him more than the MLE is the Grizzlies but they are in cost cutting mode. So, it seems that Josh Smith is stuck with the Hawks unless they can work a sign and trade with someone. Sources say that the Hawks are offering Smith a six-year deal worth $60 million. The Journal Constitution is reporting that this isn't true, however and that the Hawks have never offered anything near that. The San Antonio Spurs re-signed 36 year old Kurt Thomas on Tuesday. Thomas joined the Spurs last season in the trade that sent Brent Barry and Francisco Els...   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Some have speculated that Josh Childress is waving the offer in Greece in front of the Hawks as a bargaining chip. However, Childress and his advisory team, including his agents are in Greece meeting with officials from Olympiakos. It's doubtful that the entire group would have gone all th...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) The Orlando Sentinel reports that the Magic have found their back up point guard, signing Anthony Johnson to a 2 year contract. This is the second time around for Johnson in Orlando as he was traded to the team from Atlanta in 2000, but they renounced his rights 6 months later to make room to si...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) The Miami Heat have said that they would like to keep Shawn Marion but so far, their offers haven't come close to what Marion is looking for. In the meantime, he is garnering a lot of interest from other teams including the Clippers and Warriors.

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Ronny Turiaf has signed a four-year, $17 million offer from the Golden State Warriors, according to two league sources. The Lakers had Turiaf and Vujacic as their priorities going into the offseason along with making a hard push for Posey. Since Turiaf is a restricted free agent, the Laker...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Anthony Carter, the Nuggets free agent point guard has received calls from Orlando, New York and Golden State but has said that he will likely sign a deal with the Nuggets for the veteran's minimum. The Nuggets have eight players with guaranteed contracts totaling $78 million, which is al...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Everyone was picking the Lakers. The Lakers' offense couldn't be stopped. The Lakers had Kobe Bryant, the best player on the planet. The Lakers had the better bench. The West was the better conference and the Lakers waltzed their way to the Finals where the Celtics struggled in the weaker East....

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Celtics getting away with murder out there Boston messed up by going away from kg Injury was exaggerated. The Lakers are better than the Celtics. Pierce knows it and is trying to inspire his team. Kobe was cringe-worthy today. Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Hopefully the Celtics won't concentrate too much on Kobe. The key will be to stop everyone else. Kobe can get his and the Celtics still win. Remember Michael Jordan scoring 49 and then 63 against the Celtics in the '86 playoffs? The Celtics won those games. One player can't win a game. If the Celtics can stop everyone else, Kobe can't beat the Celtics by himself. On that note, I am very sick of all the Kobe hype. In my opinion, he is still the jerk he has always been. I want the Celtics to win this so I won't have to see his phony grin all over the media for the next year. I also want them to win this for Red. I don't like Phil Jackson either and it wouldn't be right for him to pass Red by beating the Celtics. And, I want them to win this for all the loyal Celtics fans who have...   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) To be honest, not a chance Boston beats LA in the finals. Kobe is better then Pierce and Allen combined. And Boston can't keep up with their depth. The Hawks and Cavs took the Celtics to a game seven, I don't see any reason why the Pistons won't.

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) The Eastern Conference Finals will pit the Boston Celtics against the Detroit Pistons. Gm. 3:Sat., May 24: at Detroit, 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC) Gm. 4:Mon., May 26: at Detroit, 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) Gm. 5*:Wed., May 28: at Boston, 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) Gm. 6*:Fri., May 30: at Detroit, 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) Gm. 7*:Sun., June 1: at Boston, 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC) The Pistons are well rested and have been off for a week while the Celtics battled to the end of another 7 game series. Teams that get too much rest between series can be rusty in the first game back. The Celtics had to expend a great amount of energy to beat first the Hawks and then the Cavs and very well may come into the series tired. But, along with the fatigue, the Celtics have momentum coming in to this series.   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Celtics need to answer Celtics have lost their way on road Intense practice for Celtics NewsOK If Stern has his way, Celtics-Lakers will reach the finals Detroit News Garnett, Smith honor late teammate Sealy Hartford Courant Celtics take wrong turn

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) I don't believe that the Cavs won game 3. I think that the Celtics lost it. There is a big difference. A lot of media pointed to how well the Cavs shot but if Boston was playing defense like they did in Boston, I guarantee that Cleveland would not be shooting as well. Most players can hit wide open sho...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) After losing 3 games on the road to the Atlanta Hawks and having their character questioned as that series went to 7 games, most expected the Celtics to learn from their mistakes and come out strong in this game to finally get a road win. But, it was more of the same as the Celtics' defense once again did not show up and they didn't move the ball or take the ball inside near enough. The Cavs shot 54% from the field while the Celtics shot only 41%. I am just at a loss as to how the Celtics can hold the Cavs to 32% at home and then allow them to shoot 54% on the road. The Celtics also allowed the Cavs to out-rebound them 37-33 and the Cavs turned those rebounds into second chance points. The Cavs wanted this game more and it was obvious from the beginning. The Celtics w...   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Both the Celtics and the Cavaliers are in a familiar place going into game 3. In round 1, the Celtics were up 2-0 on the Hawks. Most fans and writers were predicting a sweep after the Celtics dominated the Hawks by an average of 21 points per game in their first two home games. But, the Celtics played very un-Celticlike in Atlanta. Their trademark defense was nowhere to be found and ubuntu went out the window as it seemed to be each man for himself. The Cavaliers have also been here. Last season they were down 0-2 to the Pistons in the Eastern Conference finals. They went on to beat the Pistons in 6 games before being swept in the finals by the Spurs. The Cavs know how to bounce back and win with their backs against the wall. Game 3 is the toughest game to get on the...   [read the full post]

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By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Hot at home, Celtics need road revival Various posts on the Globe Celtics blog Playoff post ups notebook Celtics bench comes up big in 89-73 win Celtics 17 The LeBrons still down after game 2 NBA.com Celtics- Cavs playoff blog Hoopsworld The Eastern Conference exposed CelticsNews Celtics take 2-0 lead Connecticut Post Cavs crowded in Boston Celtics in command of Eastern Conference semifinals iVoryTowers Do the Celtics have the Cavs figured? Sports on My Mind Can 0-2 Cavs pull a Hawks on the Celtics? Celtics in control USA Today Union cries foul over Celtics' locker room restrictions Wallace gets smoked out in Boston Sports of Boston Celtics rout the Cavs 89-73 Metro Celtics pull away Lowell Sun For Celtics, Boston is blowout city   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan Celtics make pressure point Will Hawks coach return after leading Atlanta to playoffs? Bettors still dig Celtics Celtics' view quickly in focus ESPN Do you still love the Celtics? NBA Roundtable Previews: Boston vs Cleveland Preview of Celtics-Cavaliers

By FLCeltsFan Watch out, big brother: Younger Eastern Conference teams growing up Celtics 17 Hawks out, the LeBrons next SI.com Fast Breaks: Celtics- Hawks game 7 Eastern Conference semifinals preview capsules Sports of Boston Celtics finish off Hawks, set for round 2

By FLCeltsFan Here are comments found around the Hawks boards during their game with the Celtics. About midway through the game much of the talk switched to firing Woodson and moves to make for next year. I have to give the Hawks credit for playing with heart in this series. I have a feeling that the Hawks-Cel...

By FLCeltsFan The Celtics didn't let up any in the second quarter and finished the half with a 44-26 lead. 26 points is the fewest allowed by a team in the playoffs. The refs in this game let the teams play rather than calling a foul on the Celtics every time down the floor. The free throws in this game were much mo...

By FLCeltsFan Herald Celtics out of line Celtics look to move forward New territory for Celtics Celtics 17 Conspiracy theory takes life for Celtics ESPN Scouts Inc: Hawks Celtics game 7 Williams ready to go for game 7 Erik Cassano's Weblog Atlanta or Boston?

By FLCeltsFan The Celtics had 4 players in double figures as Pierce, KG, Ray, and Perkins all scored in double figures. The Hawks had 6 players in double figures. This was a replay of game 4. The Celtics had a 12 point lead at the end of 1 and allowed the Hawks to fight back into it to trail by only 1 at the half. Then t...

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By FLCeltsFan I think the truth lies somewhere between these two views. Celtics fans watch the game through green colored glasses and the Hawks fans watch through red colored glasses. In truth, the refs are just bad. They make terrible calls and non calls on both teams. Celtics fans just seen the ones on the Celtics and Hawks fans just see the ones on the Hawks. But, in reality, they are blowing calls on both teams. There is one thing that can't be refuted, though, and that is the fact that in this series so far, the Hawks have taken 45 more free throws than the Celtics (155 to 110). The Celtics have also been called for 21 more personal fouls than the Hawks. While both sides saw the game called against them, and the refs are blowing calls on both sides, the numbers seem to b...   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan Just a few thoughts on this Friday before a very big game 6. The Celtics need to win this one. Yes, they lost two games in Atlanta where they in no way resembled the Celtics team we saw all season. They played no defense in those two games and looked old and slow. Then, they came back to Boston for game 5 and all was right again. They found their defense and once again looked like the Celtics we all know and love. Hopefully the good Celtics will show up and they will get the win tonight. The Pistons righted themselves and got a blowout in game 6 and the Celtics should do no less. If the Cavaliers and Wizards go to Game 7 and Utah closes out Houston, the Celtics would host the Hawks at 1 p.m. Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan MetroWest Daily Celtics 110, Hawks 85: Back on track Celtics take 3-2 lead with 110-85 win Celtics 17 Celtics git-r-done against Hawks NBA.com Celtics trounce Hawks for convincing 3-2 lead Celtics-Hawks playoff blog ESPN Basketball world returns to normal TrueHoop Celtics vs Hawks thoughts Hoopsworld Start of the game Atlanta at Boston Sports of Boston Celtics get back on track, lead series 3-2 Celtics right at home to go up on Hawks Bleacher Report NBA refs have money on the Hawks, Celtics win anyway Boston Blood Sox Celtics 110, Hawks + Refs 85 Celtics soar at home and ground Hawks Fast breaks: Celtics - Hawks Fox Sports Celtics get back to business in Boston Boston SportZ Boston finally wins 110-85   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan Its funny because all Boston fans think that Tony Allen is the key to shutting down Joe. Despite their 66 wins I believe the Hawks have the Celtics at a breaking point. They can come out and crush their spirits if the Hawks are on fire out of the gates. The west has a bunch of GOOD teams. Only one of them have ever won a title... That being the Spurs of course. No, truly great team would have lost 2 playoff games to this Hawks team. It's good that the Hawks won 2 games, but this Boston team ain't great. Boston will end it in game 6. Boston doesn't deserve to win no title. If they do, it's an injustice. Horford gets slapped in the face, the same thing he did against Garnett, no Celtic gets a tech, but Woodson does. Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan Herald Celtics face gag order Lack of ‘D’ stops Celtics Surprise! Hawks hanging around MetroWest Daily Celtics: Keeping cool Game preview Hawks at Celtics game 5 National Post Stunned Celtics eager to ground Hawks Celtics happy to be out of Atlanta Hawks have ruffled the Celtics feathers Worcester Telegram Celtics need to ground Hawks USA Today Celtics point guard Rondo keeping the stars aligned Celtics fans have reasons to worry Fox Sports Celtics, Hawks escape discipline for skirmish Orlando Sentinel As Pistons, Celtics struggle, finals no longer a reach for Magic Bleacher Report Boston to win Celtics-Hawks series TrueHoop Oh Atlanta!! Full Court Press The Boston Celtics: Another team in search of its soul   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan Here is a bonus edition of Comments from the Other Side with comments on the league decision not to suspend anyone for game 5. There is no denying that any suspensions would have hurt the Celtics more than the Hawks and so Hawks fans were rooting for KG and Perk to be suspended. Most of them were calling for Williams to be benched anyway so that wouldn't have bothered them. Here are some of the reactions from Hawks fans on the announcement. The NBA, where the almightly dollar happens... Stern hearts the Celtics. I'm not surprised at all. Honestly, it'd feel even better beating Boston with KG on the court. THE LEAGUE SUCKS!!!! No Suspension = Stern wants Boston in finals... Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan I'm as nervous as a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs today. All season long, I was certain that the Celtics would come out and play tough team defense and that would at least lead to a chance to beat any team in the league. After watching the Celtics defense disintegrate and be nowhere to be found in the last two games, I just don't know which team will show up tonight. Will the Good Celtics show up? Can they pull together as a team and get back to playing team defense and shut down the Hawks? Or, will the Bad Celtics show up and allow the Hawks to get off any shot they want including getting to the hoop at will? I just don't know. But I hope that these Celtics can go back to the way they played all season and put an end to this nonsense. The Celtics are...   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan Atlanta Hawks (2-2) at Boston Celtics (2-2) Wednesday, April 30, 2008 8:30 PM ET TNT, CSN HD TD Banknorth Garden PG: Rajon Rondo vs Mike Bibby SG: Joe Johnson vs Ray Allen SF: Paul Pierce vs Marvin Williams PF: Kevin Garnett vs Josh Smith C: Kendrick Perkins vs Al Horford

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By FLCeltsFan Joe Johnson’s a singular success Celtics must get groove back Celtics stumble at a bad time CelticsBlog A tip of the hat to Joe Johnson Celtics stunned as Hawks even the series Celtics 17 Joe Johnson, Joe Johnson, Joe Johnson ESPN Hawks fly past Celtics again Celtics 24/7 Atlanta ties series at 2-2 Hawks knock off angry Celtics Horford, Smith pose big matchup problem for Celtics Sawx Blog Celtics in fight with Hawks Connecticut Post Hawks rock Celtics 97-92 Boston Blood Sox Celtics starting to choke Sports of Boston Hawks continue to surprise, upset Celtics in game 4 D-League's Atlanta Hawks beat Celtics again Atlanta Sports Fan Hawks-Celtics: Pushing forward back SI.com Hawks' Al Horford hasn't looked like a rookie against Celtics   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan Boston is surely flustered and playing like thugs. We're seeing the true colors of these 'class' guys on the Celtics. I will be the first to give it to him, Mike Woodson has done a great job with coaching and adjustments since game one. If only Horford hadn't taunted Pierce... Then maybe the Hawks could have stopped Pierce... Take that you cocky Celtics fans! Screw Boston.....Joe just killed their defense haha. Also from a Celtics fan) Great game guys. See you in Boston. And to all the whiny Celtic fans who are proclaiming a Hawks' series victory, please stay here. Adios. KG on the court: +15.2 KG off the court: +3.1 He is worth 12 points to the Celtics! Magic Johnson got suspended for like 4 games for bumping a ref... Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan Time runs out on Celtics in Atlanta Hawks are ready to rumble with Celtics Atlanta fans wear their green for Celtics Hawks soar past Celtics 102-93 Celtics 17 Hawks wake up the Celtics 102-93 Al Horford will regret this Sports of Boston Hawks turn 180 degrees, shock Celtics

By FLCeltsFan So far the Hawks have been used, they've been abused and punked in Games 1 and 2. The team has sucked. Well you know what.... I don't really give a **** because this one is in the ATL and things go down a little differently in Atlanta Because Boston must understand one thing. Sometimes you're the bug and sometimes you're the windshield and it's someone else's turn to get squashed Saturday. The true Defensive Player of the Year, The King of the blocked shot, The Sultan of Swat Josh - Freaking - Smith! They can take the games in Boston, but they can never take our Spirit! Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan Here are comments found around the Hawks boards during Game 2 against the Celtics. Most of their posts were talking about how bad Bibby is and how he should be quiet as well as how bad their coach is and should be fired. They realize that their team is over matched in this series, they still have h...

By FLCeltsFan Sam Cassell (10 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist), James Posey (8 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals), Leon Powe (10 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 blocks), and Tony Allen (5 points, 2 rebounds) all contributed for the Celtics off the bench.

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By FLCeltsFan Celtics root for a Hawk Celtics 17 Calling Ray Allen for playoff run Projo Celtics start playoff run at home Sunday night against the Hawks Detroit Free Press Sixers star: Pistons better than Celtics What If Sports NBA playoff preview Playoff predictions

By FLCeltsFan How the Hawks win the series Patriot Ledger Europe trip gelled Celtics Celtics bench looks ready to go Enterprise Celtics notebook: Celtics’ stars turn spotlight on Rivers Celtics’ third-winningest year in books Trios will lead Celtics, Spurs to Finals Sports of Boston That's a wrap: Celtics finish season on a high note Celtics four point play Hardwood Paroxysm Playoff preview: Boston Celtics Fly Guy Sports Playoff Matchups: Celtics vs Hawks Detroit Free Press Barkley: Celtics and Pistons best in the East by far Fox Sports An apology to the Boston Celtics Atlanta Journal Constitution Hawks have blueprint for upsetting Celtics LA Times Lakers-Celtics would be a blast from the past The problem that is the 2008 Boston Celtics   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan Hawks like their chances Globe Celtics don't miss a beat CSN Celtics telecasts earn Emmy nomination Playoff push: East all set, West almost there Power Rankings - The commissioner's dream - Celtics 1, Lakers 2 Celtics rest Big Three, top Knicks The Celtics real MVP Sports of Boston Celtics sweep season series against Knicks Deadspin NBA playoff guest list is ready, guess who's not invited Atlanta Journal Constitution Believe it, Hawks are headed to the playoffs Connecticut Post Celtics subs sink Knicks' ship SI.com Power rankings: Celtics 1, Lakers 2 NY Times Fans eat free and chew out Thomas Dear Atlanta, keep dreaming Green Bandwagon Meet the Celtics again: Paul Pierce and Scot Pollard Meet the Atlanta Hawks   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan On a night when Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen all had the night off, the Celtics subs came through for them again, beating the Knicks 99-93 at Madison Square Garden. It wasn't all the bench though, because Doc still played Rondo and Perk along with Posey, Tony and Powe in the start...

By FLCeltsFan Here are comments found around the Hawks boards during their game with the Celtics. It's funny that this game gave some Hawks fans hope that they can beat the Celtics and it showed others that they have no hope. All I know is that the Hawks are a tough team with young and athletic players and we better take them seriously. We gotta fight for our lives tonight and show Boston that we arent an easy first round opponent. But it is not like the big 3 are playoff studs. We know what Duncan, Billups, Wade, Kobe, and Lebron can do in the playoffs, KG, Paul, and Ray have all had their problems in the playoffs. So nothing is for certain. Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan The Celtics got off to a fast start and were up 30-22 at the end of 1 but with 7:57 left in the half, the Hawks had battled back to take a 1 point lead. The Celtics then went on a run and were up 55-44 at the half. Doc started the third with the starters on the floor and the Hawks outscored the Celtics 21-...

By FLCeltsFan Globe Hawks eyes are on the playoffs FL's Take: The Hawks game is a classic trap game. The Pistons are looming and it is easy to look past the Hawks to that matchup. But, the Hawks are much improved with the addition of Bibby and have some very talented players who will make the Celtics pay if they take them for granted. Clippers ship lost in a fog Hawks Thumbnails Detroit Free Press Pistons blind to Celtics in the standings Worcester Telegram A lot riding on final Celtics-Pistons game Hoopsworld Hawks need every win they can get East playoff race Celtics chase eighth straight home win Enterprise Celtics begin busy month with game against Hawks Lex Nihil Novi 2008 Celtics vs 1990 Pistons Dallas Morning News Mavs interested in Tyronn Lue   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan At one point in the game, KG was out-rebounding the entire Hawks team. The Celtics finished by out-rebounding the Hawks by 10, 39-29. For the second game in a row, the Celtics had way too many turnovers, finishing with 18 but they did force the Hawks into 19 turnovers. The Celtics shot 61.2% from...

By FLCeltsFan Bob Ryan is on the Doc bandwagon. Regarding Doc Rivers, Ryan has long been on the bandwagon. He states, Before the sixth game of the 1988 Hawks-Celtics playoff series, I went over to Doc (then a guard with Atlanta) and told him that he was one of the best guys I ever covered. I love Doc.

By FLCeltsFan Number 25 was retired on February 12, 1967 for KC Jones who played 9 seasons in the NBA, all with the Celtics. He helped lead the Celtics to 8 straight NBA world championship titles from 1959 through 1967. Jones was a defensive standout, serving first as a reserve and then as the heir to Bob Cous...