Boston Celtics

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Darius Miles can make ’em pay Celtics’ point gets to Gabe Pruitt Walker won’t back down Globe Move was just Posey minding his business Pruitt training to lead Celtics have winning touch CelticsBlog Celtics Stuff Live tonight with Jessica Camerato Reminder to Celtics fans Celtics top Rockets in scrappy game Swagger NY Post New Celtics 7 footer could be key to Celtics repeat Sounds of the game: Celtics - Rockets post game Powe to Have X-Rays on Hand Worcester Telegram Celtics’ young bench seeking identity Houston Chronicle McGrady makes return as Rockets fall to Celtics Hoopsworld Rockets, Celtics get hot and heavy Green Bandwagon Celtics vs Rockets recap Connecticut Post Pruitt steals, shoots, and leaves ... With a Celtic win   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Ought to be an easy game for Yao. Obryant is starting and he is just a scrub. Yao doesn't have the strength to battle Perkins but shouldn't have a problem with obryant. I wonder how much Boston plays their guys, yesterday they played KG, Ray, and Pierce under 10 minutes each. Artest took out Pierce...although it looks more like Pierce was faking that one. These Celtic commentators know absolutely nothing about the opposing teams. LOL T-Mac destroying poor Tony Allen. Artest has to get better position when he drives. That's twice now that Pierce and Walker pushed him under the rim to where he can't finish his shot. Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) After all the talk about Stern reforming the refereeing and bringing in an Army General to oversee the program, we saw a lot of the same old stuff tonight as they allowed the Rockets to get away with hard fouls and they called the game very much one sided with the Rockets taking 48 free throws while the Celtics took only 29. With just under 7:30 left in the first quarter, Pierce drove the lane against Artest and was literally mugged by Artest with no foul called. The Rockets took advantage of the no call and scored on a fast break at the other end while Pierce went to the locker room with a bruised shoulder. He would return after a brief absence. Moments later Artest gave Ray a hard hip check that sent him into the first row, again with no call. Later, Artest...   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald LeBron James plays it cool Cavaliers get role-d Station regrets remarks on Magic Johnson, AIDS Scal and Tony Allen play crossing guards Globe Cavaliers planning a coup against NBA kings Cousy fired from Celtics broadcasts LOY's Place Celtics pull out first preseason win Celtics 24/7 TA leads C's past Cleveland NBA Awesome Vitamin Preseason game 2: Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Columbus Dispatch James, Cavs lead early, fall to Celtics ProJo Celtics’ late run overtakes Cavs Forum Blue and Gold Know your enemy: Boston Celtics Hoopsworld Tony Allen, late free throws help Celtics edge Cavs USA Today Allen's 25 points help Celtics beat Cavs Enterprise Rivers, Celtics ready to get rings   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) The Celtics bench pulled out the win against the Cleveland Cavaliers behind a strong performance from Tony Allen. The Big Three all played under 9 minutes in this game and Doc went with various combinations off the bench for the rest of the game. At times the Celtics' bench was playing against the Cavs starters. The Cavs got out to an 11 point lead but the Celtics young guns fought back and pulled out the 96-94 win. I wonder if the drop in playing time for the starters had anything to do with how hard they are playing when they are in. At one point, Paul Pierce hit the floor chasing a loose ball and his head bounced off the floor. He went to the bench checking on his teeth and that was the end of the starters playing time.   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Fruitful trip home for Rivers Celtics lose Tommy Heinsohn on the road Globe Perkins possible for Thursday Celtics' Walker has feet on the ground It's our decade: Boston sports relish the moment Hoopsworld Portland giddy ProJo Celtics and LeBron to face off at The Dunk tonight News Herald Tension lacking in Cavs-Celtics rematch Green Bandwagon Basketball is hard LA Times History says Lakers won't win NBA title Cavs-Celtics to stress repetition, not rivalry Sports of Boston Bill Walker impresses in Celtics loss Celtics surviving rough economy just fine FanHouse NBA top 50: Kevin Garnett #4 Comcast SportsNet NBA Champion Boston Celtics return to Comcast Sportsnet   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Derren.Matts) Starting 5: Perk, KG, Pierce, Ray, Rondo He may be exciting to watch, but ask yourself this: does he have the conditioning (stamina) to last an entire NBA season, plus the playoffs? is his ball handling good enough? is his jumper good enough? does he have counter moves to use when defenders take away his initial move? These are the things he'll focus on in the D-League, and in the long run, it will benefit him, and us, when he improves in these areas. Now, we still have 3 more roster spots open, but its for inactive players. I think Scalabrine and Big Baby will occupy 2 of the spots, and the 3rd will be kept open for PJ later in the season. Derren.Matts source: More] Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Boston Celtics (0-1) vs Cleveland Cavaliers (0-1) Friday, October 10 Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence, Rhode Island 7:30 PM TV: CSN Radio: WEEI Tonight the Celtics take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. It won't be anywhere near what we saw in the playoffs last year as neither team will play their stars for big minutes and both teams will be looking at combinations and fringe players. But, no matter how briefly they are on the court together, LeBron James vs Paul Pierce is always a great matchup. Probable Starting Matchups PG: Rajon Rondo vs Mo Williams SG: Wally Szczerbiak vs Ray Allen SF: Paul Pierce vs LeBron James PF: Kevin Garnett vs Ben Wallace C: Patrick O'Bryant vs Zydrunas Ilgauskas Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald J.R. Giddens learns from best Celtics Stuff Live exhibition opener postgame Sixers sneak past Celtics 98-92 Brand hoping to rekindle Sixers-Celtics rivalry Lex Nihil Novi McHale scores 21 points in 21 minutes as Celtics down Bullets Celtics-Sixers 1985 playoffs Connecticut Post Celtics: All systems go Sixers' Williams, Young star as preseason opens X's and O's of Basketball Celtics show how to set up your cuts to the basket Orlando Sentinel Doc Rivers, wife win appeal over transfer of basketball standout Hoopsworld Williams, Ivey lead Sixers over Celtics in preseason opener Mass Live Celtics lend festive nature to Mullins Center appearance Celtics lost exhibition opener to 76ers   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) I'd say keep in mind he was being guarded by Kevin Garnett. Although on the much hated Celtics, we must give credit where credit is due and that is Kevin Garnett is a: MVP, Defensive power, and a hall of fame forward/center. Any team Garnett is on wins championships. Unless GM'D by Kevin McHale, whom until recently sucked at his job. It really is a white trash salad down at umass. The Boston(city of losers) Celtics are the most overrated team in the history of the NBA and will not win the NBA Finals. **** Boston. Nothing like starting off beating those bunch of loser bums in the MA area. Hahaha, gotta love it. I don't care if it is preseason. Whenever you beat those losers up there in Boston, it is always nice.   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Derren.Matts) Early on, more emphasis will be placed on our bench players. Our coaching staff needs to use these preseason games to get a better idea of what they have in the young players, as well as other players who are coming off of injuries. One game is not sufficient to analyze players, but the initial l...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Both teams were sloppy with the ball as the Sixers turned the ball over 21 times and the Celtics turned it over a whopping 26 times. That is one area the Celtics will definitely have to address. The Celtics out rebounded the Sixers 38-34 and shot 48% to 45% for the Sixers, but the turnovers really hurt them. In spite of the loss, I liked what I saw from the young guys tonight. I liked what I saw from the starters. Of the new players, Patrick O'Bryant and Bill Walker were especially impressive. Tony Allen's play was very encouraging as he seems to be finally getting back to pre-injury form. Next game is Friday against the Cavaliers.   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) This just out from AP: Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers was not with the team for its exhibition opener against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night so he could return to his home in Orlando, Fla., for a personal matter. Assistant coaches Tom Thibodeau and Armond Hill were to run the defending NBA champions in Rivers' absence. Also to miss the game is Sam Cassell who will miss the game for personal reasons. Tom Thibodeau is more than capable of running the team in Doc's absence, so I'm not too worried. Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

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By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Probable Starting Matchups Probable Starting Matchups PG Rajon Rondo vs Andre Miller SG Ray Allen vs Andre Iguodala SF Paul Pierce vs Thaddeus Young PF Kevin Garnett vs Elton Brand C Patrick O'Bryant vs Samuel Dalembert Celtics Bench Tony Allen Glen Davis JR Giddens Eddie House Darius Miles Leon Powe Gabe Pruitt Brian Scalabrine Bill Walker Sam Cassell Injured Kendrick Perkins Sixers Bench Reggie Evans Herbert Hill Royal Ivey Donyell Marshall Theo Ratliff Kareem Rush Marreese Speights Louis Williams Thaddeus Young Maureece Rice Antywane Robinson Andre Emmett Jared Reiner Cory Underwood Injured Jason Smith   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Brand new day Doc Rivers takes it easy with Big 3 Celtics Stuff Live Wednesday night post game Here we go ESPN Posey brings his recipe for success to Hornets Enterprise Celtics open exhibition season vs. 76ers Worcester Telegram New Celtic has it all but brogue Courier Post Sixers will hold back vs. Boston Philly Inquirer 76ers' test tonight: Cohesion, not Celtics NBA Celtics Blog 1986 NBA title celebration Union Leader Champion Celtics are coming to town Mass Live Are you ready for some basketball Lex Nihil Novi Danny Ainge, Tony Allen, and CJ Miles Whutt upp Tony Allen? ProJo Old school is way of life for Celtics Courtside View Celtics arrive back from Little Rhody trip Green Bandwagon Celtics vs 76ers: What to watch for   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) NBA.com Interview with Larry Bird Kevin Eastman Basketball Want to/need to Can the Boston Celtics repeat? NBA Cavaliers One on one with Delonte West My Basketball Ubuntu diary Hooped Up The formula: Boston Celtics FL's Take: Pierce cemented his legacy with this championship. He already had earned a place in Celtics' lore with his play over the years, but the championship caps that. If he should lead the Celtics to back to back championships, it would definitely put him right up there with the Celtic greats. Some might say that Pierce didn't do it until KG and Ray were added, but then again Bird had some pretty good players around him when he won his rings. It always takes a team effort and rarely will one star be able to do it by himself.   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) When the Celtics signed Sam Cassell, it was obvious that someone on the roster was destined to be cut. With 4 point guards on the roster, it seemed that one of them might be the obvious cut. Eddie House just signed a 2 year contract. Rondo is secure as the starting point guard and with Sam being pretty much assured of a spot, it seemed that Gabe Pruitt might be the odd man out. But, this quote from the Herald suggests that all 4 point guards could make the final cut. So, if the 4 point guards are safe, who is the 16th man? We can rule out the starting five so Perk, Rondo, Pierce, KG and Ray Allen are safe. And if the Herald is right, then Sam, Gabe and House are safe as well.   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Ray Allen, son deal with juvenile diabetes A knee-jerk reaction for Tony Allen Celtics.com Miles Hungry in Comeback Bid with Boston PR Web Celtics legend Bill Russell private/public memorabilia signing Rocky Mountain News Celtics' Ray Allen spotlights juvenile diabetes Orlando Sentinel Injury bug bites several NBA stars early in camp FL's Take: Injuries are the only thing that can derail the Celtics' push for #18. They have to stay healthy. Heart of Celtics' Rivers draws ire in Orlando Lex Nihil Novi Were the 2008 Celtics the best defensive team ever? Ballerblogger Season preview: Boston Celtics The Suffolk Journal C is for championship, Celtics look to repeat ProJo Newport awash in Celtic pride   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) This team doesn't have any glaring weaknesses other than the age of its stars and possibly depth at the center position. Last season there were questions about the point guard spot, but Rajon Rondo showed us that he is quite capable of being the starting point guard on a championship team and Eddie House answered the questions at the back up in spite of being put on the shelf for a part of the playoffs in favor of Sam Cassell. This season, Gabe Pruitt is expected to be able to contribute at the point and Sam Cassell is back for insurance. The age of the three stars was questioned last season and we all saw how that came out. Ray Allen says he is 100% healthy, which he admits wasn't the case last season, and both Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett keep themselve...   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Celtics players to visit Maine Globe Offseason NBA facility is gym-dandy ESPN Draft watch: Rubio's hot, Collison's not Hoopsworld NBA 2009 preview: Boston Celtics Ball Don't Lie The Blog Association: Boston Celtics FL's Take: Congrats to CelticsBlog, Red's Army, and Celtics 17. All top quality. The Celtics have the very best fans and best bloggers around. Fan House NBA top 50: Paul Pierce (No. 17) FL's Take: I just love this kid and hope he is a Celtic for many years to come. Bleacher Report 15 breakout players: Eastern conference OC Register Lakers ready to teach Celtics a lesson Journal Constitution TD's Take (Bibby says Hawks could have beat Celtics) Maine Today Celtics players, trophy coming to Portland   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald House call for Celtics Timberwolves’ Al Jefferson sprains knee Grieving parents of Celtics fan seek closure TD Banknorth Garden unveils new seating Fans line up to see Celtics trophy Celtics 17 Celtics on the Presidential Trail ESPN Where will the NBA expand? Hoopsworld Top six players in need of a trade Blogging Tools Is Kobe Bryant the most unlikeable athlete in the world? FL's Take: Ray Allen is such a class act. I am glad he is a Celtic. SI.com Timberwolves' Al Jefferson sprains knee NECN Celtics fans line up to see Allen, trophy Parquet Pride Celtics bring trophy to Springfield AP Celtics to meet Bush to celebrate championship NBA Noise 08-09 team preview: Boston Celtics Mass Live Celtics heat up basketball Hall of Fame   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Kobe Bryant: No surgery on pinkie finger LeBron James’ loyalties irk Cleveland fans Danny Ainge mum on Doc extension Celtics 17 Three more years Americas Sports Perkins working to avoid injury NBA coaches undervalued Eric Musselman's Basketball Notebook Accountability Hoopsworld Challenges ahead for Powe, Celtics Which active players are headed for the Hall of Fame? Time to pay the big man Red's Army Tuesday Night is your night AFP Bryant to skip surgery on pinkie finger Yahoo Sports Championship nets Rivers a new deal Connecticut Post Doc Rivers gets respect and new contract NBA Celtics Blog Jan 23 1956 Warriors beat Celtics again FanHouse Game 3: Now there's the Doc Rivers we all know   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Dwight Howard visits Atlanta alma mater with gold medal FL's Take: I won't be able to take the Hall of Fame seriously until they elect Dennis Johnson. It is a travesty that he has been left out. He should have been elected when Kevin McHale and Robert Parish were. He won championships with 2 different teams and he was described by Larry Bird as the best player he ever played with. The Hall of Fame is a joke until they right the wrong that has gone on way too long. Celtics championship trophy to visit Vermont Hoopsworld Injuries happen Sports of Boston Celtics player review: Kevin Garnett The Salt Palace Could NBA players make in the NFL? Lex Nihil Novi Jabbar was a Celtics fan   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Celtics sign top pick J.R. Giddens FL's Take: The Celtics young players do have a lot of potential, but then again, so did Gerald Green. Hopefully these guys can realize it. I see Patrick O'Bryant breaking out as a Celtic and I think our 2 draft picks are going to surprise a lot of people. TrueHoop Remembering Kevin Duckworth Hoopsworld Grading the free agent deals Attention team USA, it is not better to win a gold medal than an NBA Championship Str8Balling A look ahead: The Los Angeles Lakers Sports of Boston Celtics player review: Paul Pierce Lex Nihil Novi Replacing Posey NBA CelticsBlog 1954-55 Celtics 1955-56 Boston Celtics preview Bob Cousy and Bill Russell Jan 1956 Red Auerbach day Green Bandwagon Tony Allen video   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) FL's Take: I love the Celtics community. I love all the blogs and boards and posters that I come across day in and day out. Celtics fans are the best. Hoopsworld The summer of 2010 TrueHoop The Sixers are fantastic Sports of Boston Celtics player review: Kendrick Perkins SI.com Top free agents still on the market ESPN Team USA looking forward to renewing rivalry with Argentina HoopsAddict NBA's most underrated players FL's Take: I am heartbroken that the Pistons' fans were able to get more votes for Maxiell than the Celtics got for Leon. But then again, I imagine there are a lot of Lakers' fans, Cavs' fans, and others voting for Maxiell along with the Pistons' fans. Leon is better, no matter how the voting ends. Round 2 begins in Ainge battle   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Delonte West could have trouble finding a spot in Cleveland now that they have traded for Mo Williams. Without a doubt, he is no longer the Cavs' starting point guard. There was talk about moving him to shooting guard but he will have to beat out another former Celtic, Wally Szczerbiak and Sasha Pavlovic for the spot and that won't be easy. Delonte's best bet right now is to sign the qualifying offer and play his best this season wherever they play him, and then go on the market as an unrestricted free agent next off season. I'd love to see him come back to the Celtics. Can you imagine the Delonte-Big Baby comedy hour? Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) MetroWest Daily Phelps now 2 for 2 (Not basketball, but very exciting) CelticsBlog Hawks do themselves a favor FL's Take: For all the flack Kevin McHale has taken, I think he is on the right track with this team. He has a lot of nice young and talented players on his team now. Nashua Telegraph Celtics will return to N.H. Connecticut Post Perkins' Props: Punched Pistons FL's Take: What, no Rondo? No Perk? Inglewood Weekly Local basketball hero pays it forward And One Al Lewis: Basketball scout, political activist and, oh yeah, Grandpa Munster Hoopsworld Eastern Conference All Breakout team Lex Nihil Novi Chick Hearn was Lakers' Most Sports of Boston Celtics' player review: Eddie House   [read the full post]

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 New set of stripes for Tim Donaghy When bad players happen to good bloggers Examiner When it comes to NBA players signing in Europe, Brian Shaw has been there Brian Shaw on Europe Part 2 Brian Shaw on Europe Part 3 Sports of Boston Celtics player review: Gabe Pruitt Too Old for Maxim Paul Pierce put the pipe down Hoopsworld Rockets acquire Artest Lex Nihil Novi Finals predictions: An accounting Vol I Ode to the purple: A Celtics fan throws in the towel Plain Dealer A memo to Delonte West Sports The Boston Celtics: A team shaping up for dominance in the NBA circuit Start Playing Leon Powe dot com Celtics championship DVD review Sportz Undercover NBA players can be a tough sell Can Danny? The second wave   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Sebastian Telfair gets multiyear deal from T’wolves FL's Take: Along with all the public appearances, I hear that Big Baby is working extremely hard on his game this off season. I think our returning young players will all be better and that is a very good thing. 2008 Beijing primer USA Basketball: The (defensive) pressure is on ESPN Team USA's quest for gold begins with a few questions Sports of Boston Celtics player review: PJ Brown The NBA Source Winners of this offseason so far The Silver Tongue of Dan Dierdorf Bye James Hoopsworld Clippers and Camby think playoffs Bleacher Report Boston Celtics rejuvenation based in money not in team WEEI Interview with Danny Ainge Courant.com Jim Calhoun charity game A Len Bias comparison   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Posey is pondering FL's Take: Hopefully he will make his decision soon so that the Celtics can move on. There are other decisions the Celtics have to make and they will be based on whether Posey comes back or not. The longer he hangs on, the fewer options the Celtics will have if he decides to go elsewhere. Magic welcome guard Pietrus Pierce on Conan Celtics 24/7 Where's the source? Sports of Boston Celtics player review: Tony Allen FL's Take: I hope they continue to balk at the 4th year and Posey comes back to Boston. Celtics 17 Pierce Finals MVP tribute Hoopsworld Tough road to climb Dave G's Dugout The brand new 76ers and next year's Eastern Conference Lex Nihil Novi 1986 Celtics sweep Bucks   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald No worries from Danny Ainge Posey officially on market FL's Take: Danny needs to sign Posey or it weakens the Celtics and makes one of their rivals much better. Red's Army It's past midnight, do you know where your free agents are? Sports of Boston Celtics four point play 7/9 ProJo Celtics' title run has Paul Pierce hungry for more Plain Dealer Cleveland Cavaliers' focus turns to James Posey Free agency a dominoes game for Cavaliers Yahoo Sports Mantras all new draftees should learn Hoopsworld Rumors: Waiting period almost over Ball Don't Lie Orlando Summer League: Santa Doc Dueling Couches Celtics could miss out on Posey and Maggette Larry Siegfried, the bad Jerry West on KG vs Kobe   [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 (FLCeltsFan) Herald Hondo grew into legendary Havlicek Doc Rivers gives $55G shirt off his back for charity Al Iannazzone's mock draft Pierce on Kimmel Live CelticsBlog NBA Draft bullets ESPN Sheriff wants Shaq's badges back after Kobe rap Hoopsworld Rumors: Readying for the draft Bleacher Report Another busy offseason coming up for Danny Ainge Sporting News Rondo, Perkins on Team USA's JV squad The Cud Of the Boston Celtics and a Grandmother's orders Kentucky Wildcats Rajon Rondo is getting popular Sports of Boston Celtics pass with flying colors in 2007-08 Celtics player review: Scot Pollard Bird, Celtics go up 2-0 over Atlanta 411 Mania Legacies and a draft list Parquet Pride What does the draft mean for the Celtics?   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald From the Publisher Ainge’s master plan reaps title And it gets even worse for the Lakers... Hoopsworld How injuries derail championships Red's Army In appreciation of Danny Ainge The Spread 2009 Finals odds Thank Naismith Top 5 free agents most likely to change teams FL's Take: The Celtics need to do whatever it takes to re-sign James Posey. Sun Chronicle Watching Celtics fun, not work Carroll County Times Celtics won title as a team Draft possibilities - Gary Forbes Bob McAdoo Nation Celtics pick rumors Associated Content Top 10 Boston Celtics of all time ESPN 2008 Free Agent List Bleacher Report Celtics drafting for depth and future Dallas News Lakers Finals flop is good news for Dallas Mavericks   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) We were third in the league in offense. The Celtics play great defense, but our offensive woes are not all due to the Celtics' defense. James Posey and his normal dirty play. Lakers got a break there. Kobe fouled on that steal and refs let it go. This is the Finals. The Celtics are a tough team. We didn't play well. We won. It seems like the Lakers haven't even played a decent game yet. I'm pretty confident going into Boston. so did we defend our home court? Or did Boston just want to win at home? One nice thing about the Finals going back to Boston...at least Mike Breen might not mention that Paul Pierce is from Inglewood again... Hopefully Perkins can't go on Tuesday. Without him there to clog the middle, Lakers can get inside. Lakers live to fight another day.   [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) Congratulations to the damned Boston Celtics for winning the 2008 NBA Championship. We're done. It's over. Props to the Celtics -- great defense, great heart. The Celtics make history on us!! We suck Eddie House telling the crowd to "Shut up"...another toole on the Celtics...uhg Well Boston is a better team and they deserve to win....Congrats Cs. Congrats to the Celtics, they are truly warriors and the best team this year. Celtics will win this. I want them to win it in L.A.: I want Kobe to see Celtics celebrating in Staples and fire them up real good for next season. I can't believe Doc Rivers will be a NBA champion, something about that just doesn't sound right.   [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 noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) We lost game 1 because Radman cant even guard Pierce who was on only one good leg. So far Doc Rivers has outcoached Phil Jackson and it isn't even close. Pierce is the primary reason why we are losing the series. Not only is he playing well offensively but he's putting us in the penalty early and opening up things for everyone. Think about it, if Pierce isn't drawing fouls, who on the Celtics is? Rondo? No. Allen? A few here and there maybe. KG? Not really, he shoots to many jumpers. Perkins? Nope. Pierce is the key. If we take him out of the game, the Celtics will lose, no doubt about it. Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) The Celtics started the 2nd quarter with Ray Allen, James Posey, Leon Powe, Sam Cassell and PJ Brown and this lineup came out aggressively and started the quarter with a 10-0 run. They took the lead at 24-22 and never trailed after that. The Celtics continued to pour it on and they out scored the Lakers 34-20 to take a 54-42 lead into the half. The Celtics held the Lakers to 42% shooting in the quarter. The biggest difference came at the line where the Celtics shot 19 free throws to just 2 for the Lakers. Kobe was held to 4-10 shooting for 9 points. KG didn't shoot much better, going just 3-11 for 8 points. Box Score] Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Hobbled Pierce plans to take shot in Game 2 Lakers haven't lost cool FL's Take: I really dislike Kobe Bryant. He wants to hook on as head coach Hoopsworld Pierce's knee is key Rankings: Celtics number 1 Signs point to Pierce, Perkins playing game 2 The Star Celtics' challenge: stop Kobe again Celtics-Lakers game1: The day Paul Pierce became a Celtic Sporting News Celtics' Perkins, Pierce try to heal before game 2 Lakers Library Paul Pierce: Inglewood or Hollywood? AFP Lakers coach cynical about Pierce knee injury Pierce ignores long term injury risk to play in NBA Finals Fox Sports Lakers can't compete with Celtics strength Rivers: Pierce, Perkins likely for game 2 NY Times Drama aside, Celtics expect Pierce to play   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) We haven't won a game in the playoffs that Rush officiated..... Celtics getting away with murder out there Boston messed up by going away from kg I think Pierce will return.....so the Lakers better get a good lead now. Wow, the Celtics really look shook up with this injury. Oh sh*t, now Perkins just got hurt! Boston is the softest team we've played in the playoffs, outside of their big two they suck. Pierce is a drama queen. Injury was exaggerated. The Lakers are better than the Celtics. Pierce knows it and is trying to inspire his team. Rondo 10 free throws. Kobe 4. Need I say more? Can someone please just explain to me how Rajon Rondo gets more respect than Kobe from the refs? Kobe was cringe-worthy today. Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Playoffs '08 LOY's Place NBA Finals schedule SFGate Lakers-Celtics is exactly what you asked for LA Times Bresnahan's take on Lakers-Celtics Lakers Celtics still something bigger Lakers-Celtics is perfect matchup Finals are Lakers' domain NY Post Pistons Flip out In Celtics vs Lakers NBA's royal rivalry endures Irony isn't lost on Paul Pierce WhatIfSports All time Lakers vs Celtics Cape Cod Times Celtics Lakers as good as it gets NBA Finals preview Why the Celtics will win Sports of Boston Celtics four point play, Finals edition X's and O's of Basketball Doc Rivers' pre-game speech and making clutch plays BostonSportZ Eastern Conference Champions video time It doesn't get much better than Celtics-Lakers Can Danny? Yes he can   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Then came that fateful day, July 31, 2007 when it was announced that Danny traded 5 players and 2 draft picks for Kevin Garnett. Gone was Al Jefferson, Ryan Gomes, Sebastian Telfair (without having had a Sebastian Telfair night at the Garden), Gerald Green and Theo Ratliff's expiring contract. The trade for Ray Allen was enough to change KG's mind about coming to Boston and he agreed to an extension on his contract. Most Celtics fans, myself included, were excited about the trade but were also very sad to see Al Jefferson and Ryan Gomes in particular go. I was very skeptical at first. Big Al has a ton of potential and I could see him becoming a dominant player for years to come and I really didn't know how much KG had left after 12 hard years in the leagu...   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald So much at stake Big problem on defensive end for Celtics vs. Pistons Rivers, Celtics hit the road Celtics Stuff Live post game tonight ESPN Is this Kobe's best team? How about Spurs, Pistons, Celtics? Hoopsworld Celtics eye first postseason road win Decisions for 2004 draft class Dime One step closer to Lakers vs Pistons? Muttroxia Celtics Globe and Mail Get ready for Lakers vs Pistons TrueHoop Chauncey Billups got a layup Aaron's UK Basketball Blog Prince and Rondo share more than just their Kentucky basketball roots. CelticsNews Ainge and staff preparing for draft process Leon Powe Fan Site Doc Rivers doesn't like Leon Celtics aim to avoid Detroit breakdown ProJo Pistons' fuel tank contains premium   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Celtics control the tap Kevin Garnett comes through loud and clear Rajon Rondo drives home point Plenty of fight in Celtics Chauncey Billups looks back on starting point Paul Pierce leads by example MetroWest Daily Celtics 88, Pistons 79: Celtics deliver Celtics 17 Celtics force pace and turnovers to beat Pistons NBA.com Celtics take early advantage in East Finals Celtics too much for Pistons Hoopsworld Celtics Pierce Pistons Pistons' rust shows in game 1 loss to Celtics Celtics will need real Allen Pistons guards struggle Celtics' runs enough to dispatch flat Pistons Right at home: Celtics' star power overwhelms Pistons   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) vs The Eastern Conference Finals will pit the Boston Celtics against the Detroit Pistons. Gm. 1:Tue., May 20: at Boston, 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) Gm. 2:Thu., May 22: at Boston, 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) 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) There have been some classic rivalries between these two teams going back to the wars between Larry Bird and Bill Laimbeer. This one should not be any different. Both teams are defensive minded and so it should be a grind it out series. Here is a look at the Pistons players.   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Another roadblock has Celtics headed back home Bryant, LA move on SI.com Celtics - Cavs fast breaks Hoopsworld Celtics in trouble News Herald Celtics will like home in game 7 Detroit Free Press Pistons: Observers, not fans, of Celtics, Cavs Pistons coach Flip Saunders not rooting for Celtics Rondo disappears from Celtics offense in game six Dime Magazine Paul Pierce versus the world Bleacher Report Rajon Rondo: Growth into a legit point guard The Boston Celtics: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde The In Your Face Blog Are the NBA Playoffs fixed???? NBA needs to end tackle basketball Hoopsworld Rondo makes Big Three cameo for Celtics Boston Score Ray Ray is MIA Green Bandwagon Ray Allen, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett   [read the full post]

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 FLCeltsFan Herald Paul Pierce gets pumped to share King James’ court Keys to the Celtics-Cavaliers series Round 2: How Celtics match up with Cavaliers James Posey has guard up Will Hawks coach return after leading Atlanta to playoffs? Cavaliers at a glance Celtics 17 Well phooey on you, Cavaliers fans NBA.com Series blog: Cavaliers at Celtics ESPN Do you still love the Celtics? Hoopsworld Cavs not in awe of Celtics Cavaliers vs Celtics series preview Preview of Celtics-Cavaliers Paul Pierce gets the unenviable assignment of guarding LeBron James Enterprise Paul Pierce faces tall task in defending LeBron James NECN Ray Allen: Lessons learned from Atlanta SI.com Cavaliers- Celtics series breakdown   [read the full post]