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By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Allen gets defensive Celtics 17 Iverson scores 11 in inauspicious return More Donaghy Bleacher Report NBA Power Rankings: Lakers Still King but Magic, Celtics, Nuggets Closing Slam Online Phil Jackson on Women in NBA: No Way NA Sports Coach of the Year – Worst. Title. Ever.

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Kobe Bryant, Lakers set Suns Celtics Town Don't take the way the Celtics play for granted Kobe Bryant’s Fakers (15-3) a Far Cry From Celtics (16-4) 7,600 Fans Watch Celtics Down Bulls 83-84 Celtics Life Today's Video: Celtics Team Mix Green Street Celtics Injury Update on Daniels, Allen

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) The Celtics last game was on Friday and the next game isn't until tomorrow. When last they played, the Celtics were on a hot streak, having won 7 in a row and swept their 4 game road trip in impressive fashion. Will the Celtics continue their win streak on Tuesday against the Bucks at home? Or, wi...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Celtics just not impressed Lakers line forms here Celtics Town Doc Rivers: Boston Celtics "never that good" last season Celtics Life Today's Video: Kendrick Perkins Mix Allen should be a keeper Telegram Investment in Perkins paying off for Celtics

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) The win streak comes to a sudden end: Celtics 92 The Celtics are on a big winning streak, but they're coming off a tough win on the road last night. The Thunder has the Celtics in a great position for them to slip up on the road. Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Celtics being cautious Celtics Discussed Iverson NESN Celtics Return to TD Garden to Host Philadelphia 76ers Lakers Blog A New York Knick weighs in on who’s better: Celtics or Lakers Boston Celtics waiting for it to click NBA Six Pack: Knicks Were Wise to Pass on Iverson

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Gasol scores 24 in debut, Lakers top Bulls 108-93 Knicks in no rush to bring Allen Iverson into the fold Hoopsworld Notebook: Kobe Catches Kareem - Lakers Defeat Bulls Knicks Trap Celtics (9-3) (83-84) Orlando Magic-Boston Celtics preview Magic-Celtics Preview

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Celtics go on the defensive Lakers defeat the Pistons Pierce goes full speed Celtics 17 How Much Trouble Will the Phoenix Suns Inflict Upon the Lakers? LeBron James To New York: Remember the 2008 Celtics MetroWest Daily Celtics: Pierce returns to practice

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?

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Before the season started, there were a number of articles about the off season's free agent signings and most of them were touting the Lakers' signing of Artest as the best signing of the off season. This guy is such a nut case that I don't see how anyone could feel that his signing anywhere wo...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Scouting report: Hawks at Celtics Kobe Bryant scores 29, Lakers stop Suns’ quick start Paul Pierce Raffle Celtics Have Some Rough Practices Scores Report The Top 10 NBA Free Agents of 2010 ESPN Boston Celtics' past three starts have been historic CBS Sports Hawks-Celtics Preview

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) The Celtics team I watched play the Wolves last night didn't look in the least like the team that won the previous 5. They were flat on offense, shooting an anemic 44% from the floor and 26% from beyond the arc. And even worse, the team that hopes to become the best defensive team in NBA history al...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Celtics 105, 76ers 74 Celtics, 105-74 CelticsBlog Philadelphia 74ers Boston Celtics Blog - A glance at the free-agent class of 2010 Boston Celtics Blog - Defense, bench, Rondo show way Live Blog: Celtics at 76ers Perkins: Bulls' Look The Same Fast break: Celtics-Sixers

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Last night's game against the Bulls was amazing to watch. The Celtics just methodically dismantled the Bulls on both ends of the court. Here are a few numbers from last night's game. And, as if watching the Celtics dismantle the upstart Bulls wasn't sweet enough. I got to watch the Mavs do the sa...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Celtics, Bulls renew rivalry Bulls thumbnails LA Lakers Previews Celtics 17 San Antonio looked good last night. Bulls vs. Celtics @ 8 Tonight CBS Sports Bulls-Celtics Preview Chicago Tribune Chicago Bulls eager for rematch with Boston Celtics

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Chicago Bulls (0-0) at Boston Celtics (2-0) vs vs Ray Allen vs John Salmons vs Paul Pierce vs Luol Deng vs vs Kendrick Perkins vs Joakim Noah vs vs Paul Pierce vs Luol Deng vs Kendrick Perkins vs Joakim Noah Paul Pierce led the Celtics with 22.3 points per game last season

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) So, thank you to Zach and JR for starting my season off on a very high note. Now it's on to the regular season and Banner 18. It's going to be a very fun season, especially with great sites like Celtics Hub and Celtics Life around to share it with!! Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) On Players Standing Rusty Tendon Staples Slam Online Andrew Bynum, 6th Man? Andre Gomes NBA Preview 2009-2010: Boston Celtics ESPN NBA general managers pick Los Angeles Lakers to repeat, LeBron James as MVP AZ Central Pacific Division champs! The Suns?

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Turkey’s big man, Omar Asik, attacked Pau Gasol time and time again in the first half, outscoring him 13-8 and posterising him several times. Asik actually seemed quieter when guarded by Marc Gasol. The Turkish center seemed to give his team-mates the confidence to go at the Los Angeles Lak...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Celtics fans who were afraid that Iverson would end up in Boston can breathe a sigh of relief as he just sent this tweet out: Iverson will sign with the Grizzlies. Now maybe the rest of the PG dominoes will fall into place and Danny will finally make a move to bring in a PG to back up Rondo.

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Lakers move closer NE Sports 24/7 Make or break offseason for the C's Denver Post 50 grand buys a playoff win Detroit News Matchups prove to be key NESN Celtics' focus should be on Rondo Sports of Boston Was the Celtics season a letdown? Celtics Hub Putting KG's knee to bed... For now

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) The Celtics sure stunk it up in that second quarter. But they played like we know they are capable of in the end of the 3rd and 4th. They lost the first game last series and pulled it out so not worried yet. They just need to remember that the game starts at the tip off, not after half time. It's always f...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Globe Perkins anchors defense Celtics Stuff Live Sunday night with Marc Spears Celtics 17 How do the 2008 Celtics compare to the 2008 Champs? part 2 Detroit News Allen Iverson, Pistons didn't blend well, Curry says NESN Back on track: Celtics' week in review

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Without KG their interior defence should be vulnerable and we need to rebound hard. If we can't beat a front court with Scalabrine and Perkins at the 4 and 5 there is something wrong. I don't think Boston has enough points in them to outgun the Suns.

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) The Lakers will go as far as Kobe takes them but they are going to hit a bad patch too. If we keep improving on D and stay healthy, we'll have a shot at catching them for 1 seed. LOL, the last 2 Champions in the league and the Lakers vs Cleveland gets prime time coverage because of Kobe and Lebron..the L...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) This is a perfect time for the Knicks to strike. Boston played in overtime last night. Those legs are weak right now. Celtics lose a heartbreaker at home to the Lakers. Knicks will be victims in this one and will lose handily. Boston is pissed.

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) So depressing... These are definitely more fun to gather when we win. I hate the Lakers. They can complain about some calls, but the game changers were the foul on Garnett when he was the one getting fouled and the non call on Ray at the end. I really do hate the Lakers This just in: The Celtics are soft...

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) Herald Rough “Cs” for Celtics Celtics are sleepwalking Cavaliers rest up for Celtics Celtics 24/7 At home too? Metro Rockets edge Celtics: Boston we have a problem CBS Sports Celtics, Lakers lose; world stops spinning Lex Nihil Novi Celtics-Lakers symbiosis

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Kings fans weren't real chatty and most of their posts were about how bad the Kings are. Even at the Celtics' lowest point I never saw Celtics' fans that cynical about their team. The Kings are one of 5 teams to beat the Lakers and they should hold onto that. They just had the misfortune of playing...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Here's to a good game and a Laker victory. Kobe dropping 40+ I feel it. I believe tonight Kobe Bryant will reveal to the world that he's truly a Sith Lord, hell bent on the destruction of the Boston franchise. I will not be satisfied unless he cuts off KG's head and shoves it up Perkins ***.

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Also, according to the LA papers, the Lakers are obsessed with the Celtics. Vujacic refuses to wear green. They are sitting in their locker room rooting against the Celtics and getting upset when the Celtics win. The Celtics are in their heads. This was in today's LA Times:

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Calderon Duhon Jason Kidd Mike Bibby TJ Ford You cant leave Ray Allen open like that. I hate all the Celtics. One giant gang Anyone notice the Celtics look like a band of thugs and bank robbers? Paul Pierces face annoys me to no end, what a scrub

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Wait, is Kendrick Perkins "Baby Shaq" now? I'd like to think that lightning could strike twice, but I don't think the Celtics are suffering from short-term memory loss. Not having Tony Allen available to Boston helps the Pacers in this quarter Celtics without KG = 45 win team

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Golden Nuggets Doc Rivers likes new look Nuggets Ray Allen shoots his way out of slump Trade a very big deal for Carmelo Anthony Pistons stop Lakers run Globe Golden Rule Allen finds range again No taking back what they gave Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Celtics Notebook: Ainge gets promotion, new deal Celtics.com Emotional Pierce Keeps Celtics in Check for Opener With Banner 17 Hung, Celtics Eye Repeat Celtics 17 2008 playoffs revisited: Celtics beat LA ESPN Celtics opener: Tears from Pierce, hunger pangs from LBJ Celtics raise championship banner Celtics 24 C's complete ring night with victory WEEI The Admiral salutes the Celtics Cleveland.com Lebron and the Cavs lose to Pierce, KG, Ray Allen and the Celtics The Q with Celtics coach Doc Rivers Hartford Courant Celtics' Pierce Picks Up Where He Left Off Sports of Boston Celtics open pursuit for Banner 18 with win Celtics raise #17 Celtics get rings on banner evening It doesn't get any better than this for Celtics fans   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Phil Jackson returns to Lakers relaxed Lowell Sun Rivers, Celtics nice fit Blazer's Edge Blazersedge 2008-09 Season Preview: The Boston Celtics CBS Sports Top 50: Kobe or not Kobe? That is the first question FL's Take: I say Not Kobe.

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Celtics going to the White House Red's Army There go the Lakers ruining things again Sports of Boston Celtics GM review: Danny Ainge Yahoo Miles searching for redemption with Celtics Wicked Local Paul Pierce was here Boston Business Journal TruMedia buys swath of sports sites Hartford Courant Ray Allen and Celtics coming to Hartford Comcast SportsNet Paul Pierce Interview The Quick Report Top five NBA team uniforms Stamford Plus Connecticut's Ray Allen to bring Celtics trophy to Hartford Pat Riley's night in Boston after the 1984 finals Question marks and competition NBA Celtics Blog Feb 7 1956 Knicks beat Celtics, Warriors set records against Nats Connecticut Post NBA 2008-09 predictions: Southeast division   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Lakers Center Andrew Bynum has pronounced himself 100% healthy and ready for training camp. Bynum never got to play with Pau Gasol on the team and most Laker fans feel that the addition of a healthy Bynum will put them over the top. I am not sure that will make the difference as when the Celtics played them twice during the season, Perk had little trouble containing Bynum and had a couple of his best games going up against him. In the Athlon preview, they favor the Hornets to win the West and so they obviously feel that the addition of James Posey to the Hornets is more signifcant than the addition of Bynum to the Lakers. Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Mitch Kupchak went to Atlanta to check on his young center, Andrew Bynum. Bynum is running on the track, hitting the weights, and doing basketball drills, and he shows no signs of any lingering problems from his knee surgery. The Lakers expect him to be 100% by the opening of training camp in the end of September. Kupchak’s concern regarding Bynum’s health extends further than having him help the Lakers this season. It’s also a financial concern. The Lakers recently exercised a fourth-year contract option on Bynum, but his agent is seeking a maximum five-year, $80 million extension. Kupchak wants to wait and see how his young center plays after returning from the injury before committing that kind of money to him. Hearing that Bynum is looking...   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) The Los Angeles Lakers have signed their second round draft pick, guard Joe Crawford. He was selected by the Lakers with the 58th pick in the 2008 NBA Draft after playing 4 seasons at the University of Kentucky. He averaged 11.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 127 games for the Wildcats. Crawford started all 6 games for the Lakers Summer League team in Las Vegas this summer and averaged 11.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 32.7 minutes. This gives the Lakers 16 players under contract. They plan to go into training camp with 18 and will be looking to bring in a couple more players on minimum contracts. One player they have considered is Shaun Livingston but the Warriors are also considering signing him now that Monta Ellis will be out for at lea...   [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. Hoopsworld Grading the free agent deals Str8Balling A look ahead: The Los Angeles Lakers Sports of Boston Celtics player review: Paul Pierce NBA CelticsBlog 1954-55 Celtics FL's Take: Another new Celtics blog on the scene. I love reading about the older Celtics teams and Celtics history. Just like Lex Nihil Novi, this one may become one of my favorites. 1955-56 Boston Celtics preview Green Bandwagon Tony Allen video   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Phil Jackson has coached Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Scottie Pippen, Shaquille O'Neal, Derek Fisher, Karl Malone, Rick Fox, Steve Kerr, Bill Cartwright, and other stars. But after receiving an honorary doctor of letters degree from his alma mater, University of North Dakota, Phil talked about the greatest athlete he ever coached and it wasn't any of the above. The player Jackson called the greatest that he has coached is that none other than Detroit Bad Boy, Dennis Rodman. That one leaves you scratching your head. That kind of analysis proves that all those championships he won wasn't because of his intelligence and coaching. After all, he did get way out coached by Doc Rivers this season and his best strategy was whining about the offici...   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas asked a year ago for access to information from the FBI's investigation of Donaghy. Thomas said he wanted to know whether Donaghy broke any Arizona laws while officiating two Phoenix Suns-Los Angeles Lakers playoff games in 2007. When Thomas had tried to get the files previously he was told that he had to wait until the investigation was finished. Now that it has concluded he is trying again to get the files. A couple of Lakers notes. They officially signed "The Chinese Magic Johnson" Sun Yue. Sun averaged 6.8 points, 2.5 assists, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in six games for China in the just-completed Olympics. the Lakers expect to learn in a few days when Kobe Bryant will undergo surgery on his damaged right pi...   [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. LOY's Place Rumors and free agent updates - looking for centers edition One last run for Sam Cassell in Denver? Sports of Boston Celtics player review: Kendrick Perkins SI.com Top free agents still on the market Ballerblogger Baller of the day: Dennis Johnson 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.   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Globe Chinese fans root for Yao, but dream of Kobe FL's Take: This was so exciting to watch. The French team was so arrogant saying that they would crush the Americans and that was what they came to Beijing for. And to watch Jason Lezak come from behind to take the gold was absolutely exciting! LOY's Place Rumors and Free Agent Updates - Olympics edition Nashua Telegraph Celtics will return to N.H. Connecticut Post Perkins' Props: Punched Pistons Bleacher Report All NBA under 25 team FL's Take: I am happy for Gomes getting a nice contract, but wish the Celtics could have worked it out to bring him back to Boston. The Sport Count Reality Shows of the NBA 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? LOY's Place Rumors and free agent updates - Kobe and LeBron to Europe edition 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 Sports of Boston Celtics player review: Leon Powe USA Today The Tim Donaghy we all know NY Daily News Ex-FBI big bets on Donaghy: NBA dirt charges true NY Times Lawyer says Donaghy will not meet NBA's investigator Spurs Report Gary Payton to make it official Sporting News How many sobriety tests must Paul Pierce pass? Top 5 NBA players that may never win a title ESPN Spain's Rubio among NBA prospects at the Olympics   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Kobe Bryant: Lakers’ man of steal Celtics fans keep the faith CelticsBlog Celtics in 6 Lakers survive Celtics comeback, win game 5 Farmar steps up in game 5 USA Today Lakers' Gasol, Odom deliver in time of need Pierce does his job, but Celtics can't clinch Now real test comes for Kobe, Lakers LA Times Lonnie White's X's and O's for the Lakers-Celtics series Odom is key for the Lakers Lakers rise to the occasion to beat Celtics Lakers have a faint pulse Lakers still have desire Heroics just elude Celtics' Paul Pierce Tough Lakers hold off key Celtics Lakers look to Kobe to turn around series against the Celtics FanHouse James Posey: The new Robert Horry Courtside View No Hollywood ending Metro Back to Boston   [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) Paul Pierce puts hurt to LA Lakers Time’s right for Celtics Paul Pierce is proving incomparable for Celtics Globe Survivor Boston Celtics Survive Furious Laker Rally in Fourth 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 Lakers notebook game 2 Laker Nation vs NBA referees Ray Allen: Celtics will have to be better finishers in L.A. Benches play big roles for Celtics, Lakers Lakers forced to respect Celtics Perkins has a leg to stand on Time for Kobe to earn his MVP Expect Ray Allen to shore up Celtics' defense NBA Finals game 2: Or how Leon Powe destroyed the LA Lakers 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) Celtics getting away with murder out there Boston messed up by going away from kg Pierce is so injury prone its not even funny. Perkins is a lot of weight for anybody's knee to take. 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! 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. Kobe has been out of control since opening tip. His Jordan impersonation is hurting the Lakers. When will Kobe ever learn that team ball wins. Kobe was cringe-worthy today. Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Celtics Stuff Live tonight with Steve Bulpett LOY's Place NBA Finals schedule Top 10 moments in Celtics- Lakers postseason history Detroit News Pistons run seemingly over 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 ProJo It's Showtime again In Celtics vs Lakers NBA's royal rivalry endures WhatIfSports All time Lakers vs Celtics Cape Cod Times Celtics Lakers as good as it gets NBA Finals preview Why the Celtics will win Lakers4Life Bring on Boston Sports of Boston Celtics four point play, Finals edition It doesn't get much better than Celtics-Lakers   [read the full post]