Boston Celtics

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Weak effort beneath Celtics Lakers drop 2nd straight Globe Lakers hear it in loss It’s tough to defend Celtics’ play Celtics 17 Ray Allen Contributing to the Welfare of the Greater Good Celtics Hub How Does Pace Really Work? Celticslife Today's Video: John Havlicek Mix

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Celtics get back at it Bulls could be enticing option for LeBron James NBA Players That Should Be in Europe Celtics by the Numbers Celtics Weekend Nuggets! Mass Live Celtics big man Rasheed Wallace can sympathize with Allen Iverson's Memphis Grizzlies discontent

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Ellington gets to watch Ray Allen and wish Celtics are going to turn that D on. Shelden Williams is that you? Oleksiy Pecherov, the Celtics killer. Someone **** GUARD RONDO! The NBA is rigged. Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Celtics, 105-74 Celtics/Sixers Post Game Videos Celtics 105, Sixers 74 Highlights ESPN Rajon Rondo has made Doc Rivers a believer Boston Celtics Blog - Defense, bench, Rondo show way Celtics bury the Sixers with treys Depressed Fan FPR: Celtics @ Sixers Fast break: Celtics-Sixers

By J.E. Skeets The Celtics and Rajon Rondo(notes) have reached an agreement in principle on a five-year contract extension, according to Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports. (Boom!) The deal is rumored to be worth at least $55 million. Here's what they're saying out in the ether about the news ...

By lex1 1. In 2007-08, the Boston Celtics couldn't find Ray Allen enough looks. This year, Ray Allen gets just as many shots as he wants. Tonight he was the best player on the floor in the first half. There were at least a dozen games in 2007-08 where Ray Allen had a hot hand, but still scored less than 20 poi...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Celtics fine Baby Celtics 17 Celtics-Bulls Live Blog ESPN Ray Allen hot stretch sparks Boston Celtics' rout of Chicago Bulls Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls renew acquaintances Chicago Sports Celtics' Rivers talks up Bulls game

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) I am a little worried that the Bulls will be intimidated by Kevin Garnett Pierce silky smooth. Between Rondo, Garnett, and Marquis Daniels the Celtics sure do have a lot of players that look like aliens... Ray Allen is murdering Salmons I dislike Boston.

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Celtics Sign Tyronn Lue Celtics Town NBA Season Preview: Denver Nuggets ESPN Celtics guard Rondo a favorite target of critics Whose Town Is Boston? Nets are Scorching Scouting the East: Boston Celtics Fox Sports 2009-10 preview: Celtics vs. Lakers matchup

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) I found it interesting that even though Doc didn't plan to play any of his 3 stars, KG and Paul Pierce were on the bench in suits but Ray Allen chose to dress in uniform even though he wasn't going to play. Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]

By FLCeltsFan Herald    Key issues in the 2009 NBA draft Jason Jones’ mock NBA draft Shaq to Cavaliers? Celtics low on draft Ten players we could see in Green Celtics Town   Assessing the 2009 NBA Draft Binary Basketball    “To Stay, or to Go?” NBA Draft Preview Don’t Deal Rondo

By Sam Orme 1. Boston Celtics 2. Cleveland Cavaliers They were expecting to see the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, and while they would have had home court advantage, that still would have been a beast of a series. 3. Orlando Magic 4. Los Angeles Lakers 5. Chicago Bulls

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) In the lone loss with Stafford hosting, Orlando shot 30.4% from the field and committed 24 TO's against the Denver Nuggets. In the playoffs, Orlando is 1-0 when Steve Javie referees. In the playoffs, Orlando is 2-0 when Scott Foster referees.

By Thomas Halzack So, his very public comments may get him more touches and maybe more shots, and more points. But doesn't it telegraph to Doc Rivers what to expect from Orlando in the next game? Perkins had handled Howard a lot in single coverage. The Celtics could change things up.

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Boston looks lost w/o KG and Powe. I HATE Paul Pierce RAY ALLEN should be suspended for that.. Ray Allen is a classless piece of @#$% !!!!!! All I know is that Ray Allen better guard his jaw next time he drives Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]

By David Friedman(Doc319@yahoo.com) 1) Cleveland Cavaliers, 54-13 2) L.A. Lakers, 53-14 3) Boston Celtics, 51-18 4) Orlando Magic, 50-18 5) San Antonio Spurs, 45-22 1) Dwyane Wade, MIA 29.9 ppg 2) LeBron James, CLE 28.7 ppg 3) Kobe Bryant, LAL 27.8 ppg 4) Kevin Durant, OKC 25.9 ppg 5) Dirk Nowitzki, DAL 25.5 ppg 6) Danny Granger, IND 24.9 ppg 7) Brandon Roy, POR 23.0 ppg 8) Chris Bosh, TOR 22.6 ppg 9) Devin Harris, NJN 22.6 ppg 10) Chris Paul, NOR 22.0 ppg 16) Dwight Howard, ORL 21.0 ppg 17) Paul Pierce, BOS 20.6 ppg 21) Tim Duncan, SAS 19.9 ppg 27) Pau Gasol, LAL 18.7 ppg 28) O.J. Mayo, MEM 18.7 ppg 31) Ray Allen, BOS 18.4 ppg 12) Kevin Love, MIN 9.0 rpg 15) Shaquille O'Neal, PHX 8.6 rpg 26) Rasheed Wallace, DET 7.5 rpg 27) LeBron James, CLE 7.5 rpg   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) The biggest test will be tomorrow night against the Magic. Orlando sits on top of just about every power ranking now and they also have the best record in the NBA. They have handled all the competition including a romp over the Lakers in LA. How the Celtics play against the Magic in Orlando is goi...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) How I hate the Celtics!!! Pierce , flapping his arms like he got shot PIERCE MISSES! Ron Artest can wave goodbye back to Pierce now. Take that Boston!! I cant believe we stole this one from the Celtics Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]

By Tom Ziller Ziller: Boston seems to be a favorite in most corners, with Cleveland receiving top contender status. Is Cleveland the best contender to dethrone the Celtics? What about the Pistons? Or will one of the big movers (Philadelphia, Toronto) rise up?

By Dustin Chapman Eastern Conference Seed: 1 Playoff Results: Won NBA Finals vs. LAL (4-2) Key Additions: Patrick O’Bryant (via free agency), Darius Miles (via free agency), J.R. Giddens (via draft), Bill Walker (via draft). Standings Predictions 58-24 1st in Atlantic Division 1st in Eastern Conference

We respond to the ESPN article on the Eastern Conference projections that put the Celtics at the top, but as Redsarmy.com noted, served up a potential breakdown factor for Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce. ESPN projected the Celtics No. 1 of coarse, but cautioned: BACK TO OUR CELTICS

Did I hear this right? The U.S. Olympic basketball team is calling itself the Redeem Team? Please. No. The best individual players in the world still live here. So does the best team. It’s called the Celtics. Kevin Scarbinsky – COULD THE CELTICS REPRESENT THE USA? WHERE ARE THE CELTICS?

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Globe Kobe to Italy? Celtics 17 Sifting over the FA forward bone pile The underrated Paul Pierce Kobe suddenly a lock down defender again Bucks Diary Win profile for the 2007-08 Boston Celtics SimonOnSports Kevin Garnett offers a lesson to be learned Sports of Boston Celtics player review: Leon Powe Bob Cousy: NBA's first showman Hoopsworld Ranking the Eastern Conference Sporting News How many sobriety tests must Paul Pierce pass? Bleacher Report Kevin Garnett is a better player than Paul Pierce Top 5 NBA players that may never win a title ESPN Spain's Rubio among NBA prospects at the Olympics Red's bout with buyer's remorse over Russell Ainge waivers on baseball commitment   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Nets set to wheel and deal Knicks’ quest for LeBron James will drive decisions made by Donnie Walsh Posey to opt out today The once and future Celtics Could there be another Birdman in Boston? ESPN Ranking the best available free agents Pre-draft Interview with Bill Walker Hoopsworld Who slipped and why Red's Army In appreciation of James Posey NY Post Thorn says Jefferson not happy Daily Lobo Shipping off to Boston Manila Vanilla Basketball and Pacman Perkins as Loscutoff BostonSportZ Celtics partying in Vegas Sporting News Numbers don't lie: Players moving, players staying Draft Express 2008 NBA draft report card ProJo NBA blocks out thrills of college basketball Bleacher Report Things we learned in the 2008 NBA Finals   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (David Friedman) The Celtics finished with the best record in the NBA (66-16), while the Lakers had the best record in perhaps the most competitive Western Conference race ever (57-25). The top two seeds have generally not both made it to the Finals in recent seasons but the Celtics and Lakers each vanquished tough foes to advance to the championship round, where Boston earned the right to hoist a 17th championship banner, denying Phil Jackson his 10th coaching title and Bryant his fourth ring as a player and in the process completing the one blank space on the Hall of Fame resumes of Garnett, Allen and 2008 Finals MVP Paul Pierce.   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Celtics’ win stuff of legend Celtics go to extremes Stunned, Lakers hit deck James Posey blooms in crunch time Ailing Perkins leaves early Celtics rally past Lakers in stunning fashion What the Celtics do best Celtics Notebook: Strike a Posey Lakers notebook: Game 4 Celtics squeeze the air out of the Lakers Game 4 live Finals blog Kobe faces more pressure than any Celtic Hoopsworld Celtics complete historic comeback, top Lakers Pierce one win away from NBA title Lakers flatline against Celtics Pierce becomes stopper in slowing down Bryant Dime Worst choke job in NBA Finals history has Lakers down 3-1 Celtics display basketball magic in LA Hoopsworld The biggest of the Big Three The Big Lead Rebirth of Ray Allen   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Curse the Celtics!! May their cockiness get the best of them!! Something inside tells me we win this game, we win this series. I think an angel is talking to me. Garnett has given at least 3 illegal screens in the 2nd half... Such BS The Boston Celtics lose to sasha vujacic and Kobe Bryant here at staples center.... There was no lakers tonight...there was 2 people....vs the Celtics! 2-1! Finally we beat Boston this season Great pic, all 5 Celtics in shock and awe. Pierce - sprained knee Perkins- sprained ankle Rondo - sprained ankle Cassell - sprained wrist PJ Brown - old age Celtics are in trouble. Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Celtics hold Powe-sition Paul Pierce puts hurt to LA Lakers Time’s right for Celtics Al Jefferson perks up Paul Pierce is proving incomparable for Celtics Celtics hold on - Up 2-0 Celtics survive late Laker run to go up 2-0 Celtics hang on, open up 2-0 lead vs Lakers ESPN The Lakers know Powe's name now Laker Nation vs NBA referees Hoopsworld Lakers can't stop Powe in game 2 Stern to change playoffs? Benches play big roles for Celtics, Lakers Lakers forced to respect Celtics Rondo deflects Finals pressure Expect Ray Allen to shore up Celtics' defense Telegraph Lakers fear Kevin Garnett, scariest man in basketball Sports of Boston Celtics fend off Lakers in the 4th NY Daily News Paul Pierce, not Kobe Bryant stealing spotlight   [read the full post]

By Andrew Ungvari With Game 1 of the NBA Finals in the books, I thought it was time for an NBA Finals edition of my News, Notes and Observations. 2. The Celtics own the third quarter. 3. The Lakers are encouraging Rondo and Cassell to score. 10. Draft Pick Carousel

By Will Leitch History lesson: Famous Celtics who were a part of this rivalry include: Larry Bird, Bob Cousy, Dennis Johnson, John Havlicek, K.C. Jones, Sam Jones, Kevin McHale, Robert Parish and Bill Russell. The famous Lakers include: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, Magic John...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Well, the Pistons have finished off the Magic in 5 games. They won on the road and they did it without Chauncey Billups. That should concern the Celtics in that they haven't been able to get it done on the road in 5 tries at full strength. Another thing that is concerning is that the Pistons are now sitting back and resting while the Celtics are going to have to go at least 6 games and possibly 7 if the Celtics can find some heart somewhere. This is assuming that the Celtics can come back and win 2 more games. I used to think that the Celtics were a lock for the Eastern Conference finals but the way they have been playing I don't know any more. Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By dberri Over an 82 game season, the Boston Celtics 29 more games than the Atlanta Hawks. Given this disparity, people expected the Celtics to easily defeat the Hawks in the first round of the playoffs. Table One: The Atlanta Hawks in 2007-08 SF: Marvin Williams (0.043) C: Al Horford (0.170)

By FLCeltsFan Here are comments found around the Hawks boards during their game with the Celtics. The Hawks earned this win and their fans can be proud of their team. However, the Celtics are very mad at themselves right now for javascript:void(0) Publish Posthow they played and I wouldn't bet against them in game 4. Garnett verbally abuses one of our players every time he scores or blocks a shot and Horford was just repaying the favor. KG has been taunting Horford constantly since the last regular season game. They have no business crying when Horford taunts them back. Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan Herald Focus factor for C's Globe Celtics own prime real estate CelticsBlog NBA previews review: Atlantic Division Celtics 17 The case for KG as MVP ESPN Don't count out the Pacers just yet Sports Blog Tim Duncan overrated now FL's Take: The 3 wins over the Celtics have given the Wizards a mental edge and they feel they can easily beat the Celtics in the playoffs. I only hope that they feel over confident and let down their guard if we do meet them in the playoffs. Enterprise Celtics relish home cooking USA Today Bryant, Paul make their cases for MVP in tough West Indy Cornrows Why the Celtics should play to win against the Hawks   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan Here are comments found around the Mavs boards during their game with the Celtics. Jeez how can an MVP not get a call with a contact like that at home? Why do the refs hate him so much? I think its about who it is. Perkins played Dirk exactly the way KG did and he's fouled out. KG ain't foulin' out of this game. Whoa. We caught a break on that one. Celtics can't run the break to save their life this game. Ray Allen open for 3? That's predictable. that's how you draw up a play That is what happens when you have a real coach Some guy with a bum ankle hits an off balance 3 while running full speed? You gotta admit... KG is a competitive stud. Rondo held himself to 0-7, he was playing with a bad back. Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan Well it could be worse..you can tell we are getting in a couple of the Celtic players heads What we all know is that Celtics though have the best record, they are not one of the top teams in the league. Like the lakers with the big 4, nice face, but not much use. I doubt if they could even make the east finals. Like the Celtics are so proud of the game yesterday against the spurs, but the thing is, the Celtics strived, but the spurs are merely fine tuning for the play offs, popovic said he "regret not calling a time off"... that's not what a top coach would hesitate doing in a true game, he was just letting the players make decisions on the court. There is really not much to brag about. The lakers with gasol IS a top team in the league, and better than the Celtics.   [read the full post]

By Joe Willett Instead they decided to build around Kobe, adding Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol. The Atlanta Hawks spent the last 50 or so years as the NBA bottom-feeders.  After acquiring Mike Bibby, the Atlanta Hawks are tied for the 8th spot in the East and look they could finally make the playoffs.

By FLCeltsFan LBJ > KG + Allen + Pierce LBJ >>>> Celtics >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Doc Rivers Pierce and Ray can combine to out score LBJ by 30, but at the end of the day, the impact of LBJ far exceeds the impact of any combination of Boston Celtics... Boohoo Paul Pierce" Hahaha.... Of course Paul Pierce has stomach problems. Facing Lebron always seems to make him sick. Wow, Austin Carr really making fun of PP. Lol Great - Rondo hitting his jumpers Imagine how much better we'd be if we had gotten Ray Allen instead of Hughes. Ray Allen is flat out ridiculous. Celtics are very good, they're showing it without KG and a sick Pierce. Perkins annoys me for some reason Tony Allen is destroying Damon Jones   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan Doc Rivers is sexually harrassing Isiah Thomas!!! Perkins on pace to score 120 points. Look out Wilt. I could play better d on Perkins and im 5'7 And Boston has the Patriots IT should put James so he could karate chop Perkins, and chop suey Garnett. Perkins having 22 points in the 1st half is just plain shameful! The Knicks are pure idiots. Boston is not this good. Pierce is all talk. One of my most hated players in the NBA because he tries to intimidate you with his mouth. Hes gonna be in for a big surprise in the playoffs, like he always is. I'm rooting for Q to chincheck Pierce and get suspended. Curry starring at Perkins, lmao. LOL nice trade for us Q for Pierce Pierce thrown out: + for knicks Boston isnt that good. Garnett CANNOT guard Randolph.   [read the full post]

By Thomas Halzack A year ago, the Celtics were in turmoil.)  Celtics were getting lessons every game, too.)  The Celtic dreams are just beginning.)  Doc Rivers and Paul Pierce wanted to change their dancing partners, too. They also couldn't tolerate the lifestyle.

By FLCeltsFan Tonight was the 61st anniversary of the first game that Red Auerbach coached in and before the game, they announced that the parquet would be known as the Red Auerbach court from now on. The Red Sox were also honored before the game as they came out onto the floor with their World Championship trophy wearing Celtics shirts. The final score was 103-83 and the result was never in doubt from the first quarter on, although the Wizards did cut the lead to 16 at one point after it had ballooned to 27 in the third quarter. And, the Celtics weren't even at their best. If this game is any indication, it is going to be a very good year for Celtics fans! Box Score] Recap] Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan Season Preview: Boston Celtics On July 31, everything changed for this franchise when Danny finally was able to pull the trigger on a trade for Kevin Garnett. He had to give up Al Jefferson, Ryan Gomes, Sebastian Telfair, Gerald Green, Theo Ratliff and 2 first round picks to get him and immediately there was concern that we gave up too much in the trade and would have no bench. Al Jefferson was a very popular player and was just on the verge of breaking out as an All Star himself. So at first, the reaction to the trade was mixed. But when Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett appeared together at the press conference, most doubts were gone.   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan This is the second in my review of the NBA Preview magazines. This is the second one that predicts the Nets to win the Atlantic with the Celtics coming in second. Here is their predicted order of finish. Atlantic New Jersey Boston Toronto Philadelphia Central Chicago Detroit Cleveland Milwaukee Indiana Southeast Miami Orlando Washington Charlotte Atlanta Northwest Denver Utah Portland Minnesota Seattle Southwest San Antonio Dallas Houston New Orleans Memphis Pacific Phoenix Golden State LA Lakers Sacramento LA Clippers East Finals Miami over Chicago West Finals Phoenix over San Antonio NBA Finals Phoenix over Miami Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By james Who can forget all the epic battles with the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. Boston had an unbelievable starting lineup with Dennis Johnson and Danny Ainge complementing the big three of Robert Big Chief Parish, Kevin McHale, and Larry Bird. More blogs about basketball.

By FLCeltsFan The day is finally here! The first game of the Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen era for the Boston Celtics. I haven't been this excited for a preseason game since the days when Larry Bird walked through those doors. Comcast SportsNet continues their coverage of training camp with video interviews of Fabio and Danny as well as video of Ray Allen and Powe enjoying Rome. Mike Gorman updated his video blog yesterday. Peter Stringer keeps us informed with his updated blog every day. Only 4 hours until game time and I couldn't be more excited. After all of this build up and anticipation, we finally get to see Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen play for the Celtics. Ubuntu! Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan Still nothing in the Globe today on the Celtics. They do have an article on the USA women's team, though. The Herald is covering Isaiah's trial but not the Celtics. They even have a second article on Isaiah and his love/hate relationship with the plaintiff. I can't wait until the Boston media wakes from their midsummer's sleep and post some articles on the Celtics. In the Bangor Daily News, the Big O sizes up the Celtics. The problem with the Celtics right now is they haven’t played yet," said Robertson. "Everything is potential right now. It looks like they’re going to do all right. But they’ve got to go get a good center and defensive rebounder who can play.   [read the full post]

By dberri A First Glance at the Celtics If we were not so focused on the Celtics, we would note that the team with the most production after its three stars in 2006-07 was the Houston Rockets. And the team that received the least from “The Rest” was the New Jersey Nets. A Second Glance at the Celtics

By FLCeltsFan This morning, the Herald covered the Lakers, the Sonics and the Chinese team, but still no Celtics news. The Globe has a piece on video games and athletes but again, no Celtics news. No news on who Danny is talking to about trades, no news on Tony's rehab, no news on who is in Boston working out. Nothing. This news block out is nerve wracking. The Wizards are shopping a package that would include Navarro and a salary dump. Haywood or Thomas could be part of the package. The Heat are interested and I hope Danny is checking into it. Our own Q has his blog going again and discusses 3 things that the Celtics need to go right. Boston Sports Review discusses the draft night deal for Ray Allen and 16 fateful words. Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan Hoopsworld gives us a free agency update on all the players the Celtics haven't signed. China Daily reports that 2 Eastern Conference teams have invited Wang Zhizhi to work out. He was the Chinese National team's best player in summer league and he does have some NBA experience. The Celtics should be one of the teams taking a look at him, but as I said above, there aren't any reports from the Celtics as to who they are targeting. Not even FSN has reported anything on the Celtics. But Wang would be a good player to look at. Hoopsworld also look at the high risers from fantasy basketball. Al Jefferson tops the list. Associated Content has Big Baby topping the list of the best second round picks in Summer League. FSN has a video from the draft that is interesti...   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan In the Globe, Shira discusses the fact that the Celtics are moving on and preparing for the fifth pick. The Globe has a list of players that the Celtics are looking at including Brewer, Green, Horford, Noah, Thornton, B Wright, J Wright, and Yi. Of that list, I like Brewer and Noah the best. We need defense, leadership, and someone who knows how to win. These guys will give us that. On the other side of it, Jackie M doesn't believe that we are cursed, just the victim of bad management and bad luck. Covers.com has an article that calls Danny, Doc and the owners fools and the piece ends with these thoughts. The danger of selecting fifth is Ainge could trade the pick, even though there’s going to be an excellent player available such as Al Thornton, Julian Wri...   [read the full post]