Boston Celtics

Even when things are going well for the Celtics -- and they most certainly are not right now -- Paul Pierce looks forward to the Lakers' annual visit to Boston.

By Jimmy Golen, AP Sports Writer Even when things are going well for the Celtics, Paul Pierce looks forward to the Lakers' annual visit to Boston.

By noreply@blogger.com (bballee) The bright spot is the presence of Rondo and Perkins. As in baseball, strength up the middle is a critical ingredient and Danny did well to hold onto these two as he emptied the cupboard and traded the contents as well as the cabinet and picks to acquire Garnett and Ray Allen. Along with Pierce t...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) I like the Hawks...but the Celtics, in the playoffs, fully healthy, might still be the scariest team in the East. Damn, Bibby can't stay with Ray Allen Kill the Celtics JC the Boston Strangler!!! Break out the Geritol Celtics need a nap. The Celtics are so cranky

By MJG AP Photo/John Bazemore Despite a promising 16-7 spurt to open the game, Atlanta's brash brand of confident basketball was too much for the Celtics to handle as the Hawks swept their way to a 100-91 win. Atlanta beat the Green three times in January to secure a season series sweep for the firs...

By Julian Benbow, Globe Staff The idea that none of the four losses the Atlanta Hawks handed the Boston Celtics this season matter, that the playoffs are an entirely new season, or that a regular-season game can only say so much may only be a partial truth.

By Michael Femia The Celtics, understandably, weren't thrilled. "We had them right where we wanted them and let it slip away," said Garnett. "An 11-point lead at halftime, I told them it was a joke. We should've been up by 25," added Doc. Perhaps the troubling stat the C's take away from this is that they're now 2...

By Barry Petchesky More details emerge in the arrest of Gerald Laird and his prospect brother after a drunken brawl at a Suns game. The whole thing was set off when their grandfather groped a Celtics wife. Isn't that how it always happens? Report released in arrest of 2 pro baseball players in Phoenix [Arizona R...

By Kelly Dwyer Boston at Orlando Boston and Orlando played a seven game playoff series last year. That's enough to highlight the rematch, to say nothing of the fact both these squads will be duking it out for the rights to represent the Eastern Conference in this June's Finals.

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Boston Celtics (28-13) at Orlando Magic (28-16) Point Guard vs Shooting Guard vs Ray Allen 15.9 PPG 2.9 APG .345 3P% Small Forward vs Paul Pierce 18.9 PPG 4,8 RPG 3.6 APG Power Forward vs vs Kendrick Perkins 12.0 PPG 8.5 RPG 2.1 BPG vs Kendrick Perkins vs Dwight Howard vs Kevin Garnett vs Rashard Lewis

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Gotta take advantage of the Celtics sloppy play The Celtics did about as good a job of defending Kaman as you can do, in the first quarter. But, aside from Paul Pierce, they are struggling offensively. Ray Allen looks especially bad. Put Curry in and have him foul Rondo

By J.E. Skeets After getting fined for the second time this season — the latest for cursing out at a fan heckling him — Celtics forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis admits it's time to grow up. His plan: Retire the sippy cup, graduate to a "big boy bed," and drop the immature nickname. No?

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Los Angeles Clippers (19-23) at Boston Celtics (28-13) Point Guard vs Shooting Guard vs Ray Allen vs Ricky Davis Small Forward vs Paul Pierce vs Al Thornton Power Forward vs Kevin Garnett vs Marcus Camby vs vs vs Kendrick Perkins vs Chris Kaman Kevin Garnett vs Marcus Camby

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Sheed isn't the only bad boy on the Celtics. I'm sure Jerryd Bayless remembers his last trip to Boston and Kevin Garnett barking at him. Wow 72% shooting for BOS Rondo rebounds like ben Wallace Boston wanted it more. Period. Celtics did not look good. They are at full strength???

By Poor Man's Commish Tip-Off: 7:30 TV: CSN Bay Area Radio: KNBR 680 Blog Buddy: Nets Daily The New Jersey Nets still haven't won a game in calendar year 2010, and that shouldn't change after tonight. I harken back to when BJ Armstrong was a Warrior: "We are a bad team." That's the Nyets this year.

By Kelly Dwyer Do these projected records sound about right? Click the jump for more. First off, the Atlantic Division. Boston Celtics, projected record: 58-24 New York Knicks, projected record: 35-47 Philadelphia 76ers, projected record: 27-55 New Jersey Nets, projected record: 7-75

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Celtics work with injuries Brett Beeson Blog NBA halfway point: Eastern Conference Hoopsworld NBA Saturday: Too Old to Dunk? Auerbach dedication at North Station - Celtics Blog Auerbach dedication at North Station - Celtics Blog WEEI Doc Rivers, Celtics Head Coach on WEEI

By Michael Femia Bill Kostroun / Associated Press Doc Rivers had a Kafkaesque afternoon, but his Celtics rewarded him with one of the comfiest victories he'll ever have. Let's start with the game. The opponent was the New Jersey Nets, who are an NBA basketball team only in the loosest sense. They're 3-35, wel...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) I hate the Celtics. you Boston and your Boston tea party. Doc Rivers is definitely picking on Chalmers in OT, Rondo is toying with him. This Boston team even without K.G still plays very good basketball Rondo is an All Star. Don't forget Rondo...pls.

CELTICS' PIERCE OUT 2 WEEKS Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce had fluid drained from his infected right knee and is expected to miss two weeks. ... and more »

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Sixers 122-C's 89. What have we done to make the basketball gods hate us? I hate Boston. Refs gonna give this thang to Boston obv. Erry Christmas from the Sixers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The only games of the year I want the Sixers to win are against Boston.

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Just like the playoffs...rondo eats rose alive. Celtics win by 15+. Rose has to watch out for Perkins now Perkins is such a bitch. I can't stand Rondo We have the worst TV announcer in basketball the worst Radio play by play man in basketball and the worst PA announcer in basketball.

By Kelly Dwyer Angry glares on both ends, we should point out. Chicago was often out of position after a Boston pass or two, they failed to recognize shooters both in the half court and transition, and they also showcased a solid ability to be beat by plain, ole one-on-one basketball. Really, the Celtics sh...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Counter points Live Blog: Celtics at Bulls Celtics Legends Cedric Maxwell, JoJo White to Distribute Food to Lee Academy Celtics Town Celtics 'define what winning basketball in the NBA is all about' Rondo Gives Jerry West No Respect ESPN Bulls-Celtics preview

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Celtics Town Doc Rivers (again) discusses minutes Celtics power rankings Paul Pierce Isn't League MVP Material Sports of Boston Ray Allen: Father First, Celtic Second ESPN Video: Celtics-Spurs preview WEEI Danny Ainge on WEEI

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 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 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) Lakers and Boston are in another league then the rest of the league. Cavs are not better then the Celtics. All this team does is shoot 3s.(Boston) Somebody guard Ray Allen... Please At least we have a better record than Cleveland Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]

By dberri The Celtics send Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen to the Detroit Pistons for Tayshaun Prince, Richard Hamilton, and Rodney Stuckey.  Ray Allen: 9.8 Wins Produced, 0.163 WP48 Rajon Rondo: 17.3 Ray Allen: 23.9 Deron Williams: 11.9 Win Produced, 0.228 WP48 Chauncey Billups: 11.2 Wins Produced, 0.192 WP48

By BabyTate For better or worse, we have the NBA in Los Angeles and Chicago and no longer in Fort Wayne and Rochester. Lucky us. LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers: Voted the top player in the NBA this season. He is the Joe DiMaggio, Johnny Unitas, and Muhammad Ali of his time, all rolled into one.

By Kelly Dwyer 13. Phoenix Suns - Does that feel good? Beno Udrih? 21. Milwaukee Bucks - Detroit Pistons? Chicago Bulls? You are lucky, lucky sons of beestings. Choose either Michael Redd or Andrew Bogut to stay healthy, and the Bucks are in the playoffs comfortably.

By rss@youtube.com (1EDmanLV) AUBURN HILLS, Mich., January 30,2009(AP) -- The Boston Celtics finally got a game. The result, though, was the same. Kevin Garnett scored 22, Paul Pierce had 20 points and Ray Allen added 14, leading Boston to an 86-78 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. The Celtics, who have won 10 st...

By J.E. Skeets 11. Atlanta Hawks — I reckon the Hawks are in for a wee bit of that regression to the mean. As the defense stays mediocre and the offense comes back to earth. Injuries hurt, but it’s also the front office’s fault for conspiring to create such dodgy depth in the first place. [KD]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Wow, I am still in denial that u guys beat us. Anyway, good luck against Boston. Please beat them, please........ (from a Rockets' fan) Does anybody want to guard Pierce tonight??? A really good tanking night Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]

By tips@sportable.com To kick off our NBA season preview, we talked about the Atlantic Division, home of the defending NBA Champion Boston Celtics. With the Big Three finally getting rings, will we see Boston rule the Eastern Conference again? Or can the Raptors and 76ers, backed by big-time acquisitions, cha...

By Kerry Skemp Proceeds from the auction go to the Shamrock Foundation, a Celtics charity currently partnering with Perkins School for the Blind, Children's Hospital Boston, Horizons for Homeless Children and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC) to provide...

By AJ Hernandez I was, however, rooting against Boston because now Boston sports fans will be insufferable. The Red Sox and Celtics are world champions, and the Patriots…well, they’re still in denial about the last Super Bowl, so they’re still cheering there. And the Bruins? “Eh, who watches hockey anym...

Sam Panayotovich breaks down the heavily anticipated Celtics/Lakers NBA Finals matchup and the possibility of Dwyane Wade returning to Chicago. Plus, the White Sox selection of Gordon Beckham is analyzed with a little help from The Pitch’s Brandon Rosage.

By tips@sportable.com Hosts: Sonny, Ryan, Rich and Kevin In this episode, the entire Sportable staff discussed the dream NBA Finals matchup between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers, which tips off tonight in Beantown. Can Kobe Bryant complete his MVP season with his first ring without Shaquille O’Ne...

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]

If I were Sam’s agent, I would break it down to him like this. “Sam, in your career you have made 56 million dollars, so this decision should not be based on money. In June, the NBA could have the Boston Celtics vs. the Los Angeles Lakers in the finals in primetime, and you Sammy the big Hammy, could...

Celtics show their vulnerable side -- not unexpectedly Posted: Thursday January 17, 2008 11:36AM; Updated: Thursday January 17, 2008 11:36AM Kevin Garnett says the Celtics have lost some "spunk" of late, but ... via SI.com

Los Angeles Lakers (25-11) at Seattle (9-27) Seattle rookie Kevin Durant will start out defensively against Kobe Bryant, but expect to see Damien Wilkins, Delonte West and Jeff Green guarding Bryant as well, along with some zone or box-and-1.

By Matt Caputo will go on - Ettore Messina, CSKA head coach from Italy explained what http://www.ballineurope.com/national-teams/european-basketball-something-between-college-basketball-and-nba/“>European basketball for him is like.

By Eric Williams Durant watch -- Kevin Durant played well against the Celtics, finishing with 25 points on 10-of-23 shooting from the field Overheard -- “Got ‘em”. Kevin Durant said this over his shoulder to the Boston bench after making a jumper on the wing. The Celtics’ bench hounded Durant every time he p...

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]

Weve decided that Danny Ainge has taken the same philosophy he had as a player to the front office of the Boston Celtics.

By FLCeltsFan The Sun Sentinel has a rather caustic article that puts forth the fact that the tree teams accused of tanking last season ended up slipping down to the worst possible scenario for them in the draft. The article goes on to be very anti-Celtics. Should Boston's Danny Ainge be rewarded for trading for Sebastian Telfair at the cost of Brandon Roy? Should Memphis' Jerry West be bailed out after dispatching Shane Battier and throwing money at Brian Cardinal and Damon Stoudamire? And enough of the argument about how Boston and Milwaukee weren't tanking but merely were injured, and therefore shouldn't be discriminated against in the lottery. That, in fact, is the weakest of arguments, since Paul Pierce, Wally Szczerbiak and Brian Scalabrine wi...   [read the full post]

Money and Mychal reminisce about the great Laker - Celtics rivalry with Boston great Cedric "Cornbread" Maxwell.