Hawks See an Opening, the Celtics a Lifeline

 
The Celtics are trying to avoid the embarrassment of becoming the fourth No. 1 seed to lose to a No. 8 seed in the playoffs. [link]

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Sufficient Unto the Day is the Game Thereof

The Celtic's 66-16 record is in a league of its own, but they still have to play in the NBA. Sufficient unto the day is the game thereof. The record only matters to the extent that those past experiences are translated into present success.
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I Lookz Into Ze Eyez Of Deth And He Turnz Hiz Bald Hed. He Scarz Of Me!

The following is a public service announcement from The Corndogg. "You talkinz to me? You talkinz to ZaZa? Didn't fink zo. HAHAHAHA!" KG might just be Mr. Intensity in 10 Cities, but I'll be damned if Atlanta is one. Leave it up to Zaza Pachulia ...
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Will These Celtics be Remembered for 66 Wins or For a Game Seven Loss?

It is safe to say that no thought that there would be a seventh game in the Boston-Atlanta series. Not only will this season be considered a failure if the Celtics lose to Atlanta but this will be called the greatest upset in NBA history and it will likely leave a permanent negative mark on the resumes of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen--particularly if that trio never wins a title.
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Hawks surprised to be in Game 7, but not as much as Celtics

12 hours ago WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) The Boston Celtics played hard all season for home-court advantage in the playoffs. They just didn't expect to need it this soon. The Celtics are back in Boston and hoping to finish off the pesky Atlanta Hawks on ...
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Precedenting the Unprecedented

As a stunned Round Two ticket holder, I want to see the Hawks strut their young stuff. On the other sneaker, how fun to say, "I saw the Celtics when the Boston Three Party came to town." So - who will win tonight's game? Up in the air, you say? Could go either way? Hang on to your shorts, I just met someone who may have the answer.
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