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KG Update: It’s the Shins…and TA’s Still Hurt
celticshub.com — Via the Herald’s Mark Murphy : “His surgery has healed, but he’s had discomfort in his shins,”... said Ainge, who holds weekly meetings with Garnett and team physician Dr. Brian McKeon. “KG wouldn’t be playing right now if he wasn’t confident, ... (more) KG Update: It’s the Shins…and TA’s Still Hurt
Your Morning Dump... Where Ray is still thinking about gravy
Your Morning Dump... Where Ray is still thinking about gravy
redsarmy.com — Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline.... Because there's nothing quite as satisfying a good morning dump. “Not only do I think about [Iverson], but then you think about our whole class and all the guys who are just starting to ... (more) Your Morning Dump... Where Ray is still thinking about gravy

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Your Morning Dump... Where Ray is still thinking about gravy
Raptors-Celtics Preview
cbssports.com — TIME: 07:30 P.M. EST VENUE: TD Banknorth Garden The Boston Celtics look to remain perfect in Atlantic... Division play and beat the Toronto Raptors for the nine time in 10 meetings Friday night at the TD Garden. Earning a third straight division crown ... (more) Raptors-Celtics Preview
National Post
nationalpost.com — TORONTO AT BOSTON 7:30 p.m., TD Garden TV: TSN Radio: Fan 590 THE RAPTORS Who's hot? During... an otherwise awful night for Toronto, Amir Johnson had 13 points, eight rebounds, three blocks and two steals Wednesday against Charlotte. Who's not? The rest ... (more) National Post
Celtics must play inspired
bostonherald.com — D oc Rivers unwittingly provided the reason Celtics [ team stats ] fans are so nervous about... their club. The opponent every night, he said, is us. By that measure, the 11-4 record is a lie. Based on how well they need to be playing - and should be ... (more) Celtics must play inspired
Can Rondo's jumper create confidence?
espn.go.com — BOSTON -- After an awkward possession in which he was forced to launch a desperation 3-pointer to... close out regulation in Sunday's overtime win over the Knicks, Celtics guard Rajon Rondo endured questions about whether he had the confidence to shoot ... (more) Can Rondo's jumper create confidence?
Doc Rivers not sure Iverson's retirement will stick
network.nationalpost.com — BOSTON — Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers is not taking Allen Iverson's retirement at face value.... Hours after the 2001 most valuable player announced his retirement on Wednesday, Rivers was asked about Iverson's career as his team was getting ... (more) Doc Rivers not sure Iverson's retirement will stick
Is the “Flip the Switch” Cliche True? C’s 113, Sixers 110
Is the “Flip the Switch” Cliche True? C’s 113, Sixers 110
celticshub.com — Pace : 92 possessions (slow) Offensive Efficiency : 123 points/100 possessions (league best) Defensive Efficiency : 119.5... points/100 possessions (league worst) ESPN Recap • Liberty Ballers • Philadunkia Earlier this week, Doc Rivers talked ... (more) Is the “Flip the Switch” Cliche True? C’s 113, Sixers 110
NBA ref scandal re-opened
greenstreet.weei.com — The NBA referee gambling scandal was rekindled on Wednesday night when a source indicated that 13 NBA... officials had contact with a reputed gambler, according to a report by WHDH-TV .“Well, I just hope it’s not true,” Celtics coach Doc Rivers said ... (more) NBA ref scandal re-opened
Celtics thankful for Paul Pierce
bostonherald.com — aul Pierce didn t seem all that happy during the first half and when he walked off... the floor to the dressing room at recess. Neither he nor the 119th straight Garden sellout were pleased with the way the Celtics [ team stats ] were meekly dealing with ... (more) Celtics thankful for Paul Pierce
In crunch time, Pierce took charge for Celtics
boston.com — Rivers plans to fly to his Winter Park, Fla., home for Thanksgiving, then return for tomorrow’s game... against Toronto. “I love it,’’ Rivers said of the trip. “It’s five hours, no one can get ahold of me. It’s very true. My coaches know I’m fine when I ... (more) In crunch time, Pierce took charge for Celtics
CELTICS NOTEBOOK: Garnett grinds it out to start
CELTICS NOTEBOOK: Garnett grinds it out to start
patriotledger.com — He has started all 15 games for the Boston Celtics and has been a full-time participant in... practice sessions. Kevin Garnett, returning after right knee surgery last May, has jumped right back into the routine after missing all but four games in the ... (more) CELTICS NOTEBOOK: Garnett grinds it out to start
Doc: Pierce is our MVP
greenstreet.weei.com — After yet another brilliant outing from Paul Pierce –27 points, five rebounds, six assists and one gut-wrenching... charge — Celtics coach Doc Rivers didn’t hold back in his praise. “He’s been MVP to me,” Rivers said. ... (more) Doc: Pierce is our MVP
Turn up the volume: Pierce imposes his will
greenstreet.weei.com — Kevin Garnett was considered the missing piece last year as the Celtics missed out on defending their... NBA title. But listen to Garnett and Doc Rivers following Boston’s 113-110 win over the Philadelphia 76ers and you get the unmistakable sense ... (more) Turn up the volume: Pierce imposes his will
A product of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette
telegram.com — BOSTON— Celtics coach Doc Rivers did his best last night to downplay any problems that Kevin Garnett... might be having following offseason knee surgery. “His minutes are way down,” Rivers said. “That's why I do get a chuckle sometimes when I hear that ... (more) A product of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette
A product of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette
telegram.com — BOSTON— Celtics coach Doc Rivers figured the only thing Paul Pierce didn't do last night was cook... Thanksgiving dinner. He did just about everything else. Pierce not only scored a game-high 27 points, he verbally motivated his teammates on an off night ... (more) A product of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Tony Allen Could Play Tonight?
Tony Allen Could Play Tonight?
celticsblog.com — via www.nba.com View full size photo »   Per MetroWest Daily News: Tony Allen is nearing his... season debut after undergoing ankle surgery in the summer. Rivers said Allen might play tonight ... (more) Tony Allen Could Play Tonight?
Daniels’ wrist concerns, TA returning Wednesday?
celticshub.com — A couple items of interest tonight from around the web, these coming via Mike Petraglia of WEEI’s... Green Street Blog The first comes regarding Marquis Daniels left wrist. Mike Gorman had mentioned that the wrist may have been bothering Quisy ... (more) Daniels’ wrist concerns, TA returning Wednesday?
Celtics wary of underdogs
boston.com — “Really, the second unit handled them well,’’ Rivers said. “Our first unit really struggled and our second... unit bailed us out. We got off to another slow start in that game. With a bunch of athletes, you’re playing with fire when you get off to a slow ... (more) Celtics wary of underdogs
Celtics being cautious
boston.com — Globe Staff The Celtics extended their season-opening winning streak to five games in taking a 105-74 victory... over the Philadelphia 76ers Nov. 3. But the Celtics (10-4) have not been winning many blowouts since then. And coach Doc Rivers is being ... (more) Celtics being cautious
Meet Marquis Daniels: Hockey Player
greenstreet.weei.com — WALTHAM – Marquis Daniels knows the tough reputation of hockey players. They are the types who get... 20 stitches after taking a puck to the face and miss one shift and are back on the ice. So, when he was spotted again on Tuesday with heavy tape ... (more) Meet Marquis Daniels: Hockey Player
More Tony Allen, More Marquis Daniels
More Tony Allen, More Marquis Daniels
redsarmy.com — The Globe's Gary Washburn has a couple of practice notes: Tony Allen said he is shooting to... return to action during the Celtics' four-game road trip to Miami, Charlotte, San Antonio and Oklahoma City. He is practicing consistently on his surgically repaired right ankle but said he wants ... (more) More Tony Allen, More Marquis Daniels
Marquis Straight to the Point
Marquis Straight to the Point
hardwoodhoudini.com — When the Celtics first signed Marquis Daniels there was a lot of talk about whether or not... he would be able to fill the empty spot in the Boston back-court. There were many questions about Quis’s ball handling and whether or not he could control the offense on a nightly basis. Doc Rivers ... (more) Marquis Straight to the Point
A Changing Attitude on Rondo’s Jumpshot
celticshub.com — On Jan. 4, 2009, the New York Knicks had Jared Jeffries (their “center”) guard Rajon Rondo and... essentially ignore him. Instead of taking wide-open jumpers, Rondo tried to use the extra space allotted him to take Jeffries off the dribble ... (more) A Changing Attitude on Rondo’s Jumpshot
Do You Believe Doc?
celticshub.com — In the Herald , Doc sets up a minutes competition between Big Baby and Shelden Williams: As... for how Davis will fit in, Rivers said, “We’ll see. He could help us clearly, but Shelden (Williams) is doing what he does. So it’s a competition. Glen has ... (more) Do You Believe Doc?
Glen Davis to fight for minutes
bostonherald.com — W ALTHAM - On a day when most of the Celtics [ team stats ] discussion was... about making shots and getting on the same page, Glen Davis yesterday continued to work around his broken right thumb. The cast will come off the thumb on Dec. 2, and then, ... (more) Glen Davis to fight for minutes
Glen Davis Set For Early December Return
Glen Davis Set For Early December Return
celticsblog.com — More photos » by Charles Krupa - AP Can I get a hand? Browse more photos »... Glen Davis to fight for minutes - BostonHerald.com The cast will come off the thumb on Dec. 2, ... (more) Glen Davis Set For Early December Return
Doc Rivers Is Not A Tyrant. He’s A Cheerleader.
Doc Rivers Is Not A Tyrant. He’s A Cheerleader.
hardwoodparoxysm.com — He’s not a tryant. He’s willing to listen. I love the stories in today’s papers about the... final play in OT. Via the Herald: “Well, I drew up a play and Paul says, ‘Coach, no, let’s not run that play,’ ” said Rivers. “He said, ‘Either I’m going to ... (more) Doc Rivers Is Not A Tyrant. He’s A Cheerleader.
An Underrated Thing About Doc
celticshub.com — He’s not a tryant. He’s willing to listen. I love the stories in today’s papers about the... final play in OT. Via the Herald: “Well, I drew up a play and Paul says, ‘Coach, no, let’s not run that play,’ ” said Rivers. “He said, ... (more) An Underrated Thing About Doc
The Three Pointer: A Win Is a Win ... Even Against the Knicks
The Three Pointer: A Win Is a Win ... Even Against the Knicks
weei.com — Paul Pierce came up big Sunday against the Knicks, as he has all season. (AP) It s... all about perspective these days for the Celtics. They played the Orlando Magic down to the wire on Friday night, but were in the words of their coach, Doc Rivers, ... (more) The Three Pointer: A Win Is a Win ... Even Against the ...
The Blame Game
The Blame Game
celticsblog.com — More photos » by Steven Senne - AP Ok, who farted in the elevator? Browse more photos... » Like it or not, when a team is losing everyone likes to point the finger at the guy ... (more) The Blame Game
Sheed's Threes a Problem for the Celtics
Sheed's Threes a Problem for the Celtics
nba.fanhouse.com — by Brett Pollakoff When the Celtics signed Rasheed Wallace over the summer as their big off-season acquisition,... they may have thought they were getting a big man who would stretch the floor with his three-point shooting, and one who would force the ... (more) Sheed's Threes a Problem for the Celtics
Celtics Stuff Live: Scott Souza
Celtics Stuff Live: Scott Souza
celticsblog.com — Celtics Stuff Live is broadcasting tonight, November 22nd, from 9-10pm with Scott Souza from the Metro West... Daily News. Obviously, there is a lot to criticize about the recent play of the team and Coach Rivers isn't hesitating to point out the source of his frustrations. Scott has this from his ... (more) Celtics Stuff Live: Scott Souza
The Morning Dump... Where We're Thankful We're Not Knicks Fans
The Morning Dump... Where We're Thankful We're Not Knicks Fans
redsarmy.com — It began with the Knicks inbounding the ball with 0.5 seconds left near the Nets basket. New... Jersey wasn't pressuring the play and when Robinson caught the pass, instead of handing it to the referee he turned toward the Nets basket and threw up a shot. Time had already expired when the ... (more) The Morning Dump... Where We're Thankful We're Not ...
Rivers Says “Big Ticket” Is Still In Recovery Stage!
Rivers Says “Big Ticket” Is Still In Recovery Stage!
lebasketbawl.com — The good news for fans of the Boston Celtics is that Kevin Garnett is back playing and... is no longer in pain. The bad news is except for the occasional moment here and there the “ Big Ticket ” has yet to start playing the way he has throughout his career. Garnett missed the last ... (more) Rivers Says “Big Ticket” Is Still In Recovery Stage!
Rajon Rondo or Eddie House?
Rajon Rondo or Eddie House?
hardwoodhoudini.com — Coming down the stretch of last nights game, Eddie House was playing the point instead of Rajon... Rondo. It wasn’t until 1:41 left in the fourth that Rondo reentered the game with the score Orlando 80 Boston 78. Rondo finished the game with only 29 minutes played, nearly 3 and a half minutes ... (more) Rajon Rondo or Eddie House?
Your Morning Dump... Where we're a long way from where we want to be
Your Morning Dump... Where we're a long way from where we want to be
redsarmy.com — Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline.... Because there's nothing quite as satisfying a good morning dump. “We’re not executing. We’re not trusting each other. We’re going to win games, still, but we’re not going to win against ... (more) Your Morning Dump... Where we're a long way from where ...
This Green group still a mystery
bostonherald.com — he fact Rajon Rondo [ stats ] played just 43 seconds of the fourth quarter last night... was not the deciding factor in the Celtics [ team stats ] 83-78 loss to Orlando. Nor was Doc Rivers wrong or right for leaving his point guard on the pine. But the ... (more) This Green group still a mystery
Disorganized from start, they need to regroup
boston.com — If you think back, Doc hasn’t been happy with his team almost from the get-go. It’s evident... that beating a depleted Charlotte by 33, and holding them under 60, might have been a very misleading thing in the long run. Soon thereafter, Doc was ... (more) Disorganized from start, they need to regroup
Magic 83, Celtics 78: Celtics run out of tricks
Magic 83, Celtics 78: Celtics run out of tricks
metrowestdailynews.com — A starting lineup that has been together three years, and a team full of veterans, had the... look perfect strangers for much of the Celtics' 83-78 loss to the Magic last night at the TD Garden. (more) Magic 83, Celtics 78: Celtics run out of tricks
A product of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette
telegram.com — BOSTON— Magic star Dwight Howard thinks Kendrick Perkins does as good a job defending him as any... center in the league. Howard credits Celtics assistant coach Clifford Ray for developing Perkins into a legitimate defensive presence in the post. Ray ... (more) A product of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Celtics drop another home game to a contender
Celtics drop another home game to a contender
celticsblog.com — by Michael Dwyer - AP That pretty much sums it up. View full size photo » It... was the third disappointing Friday night in a row at the TD Garden, as the Boston  Celtics fell to the ... (more) Celtics drop another home game to a contender
Formerly Toothless Labor Union : Out With The NFL’s Skull Doc
Formerly Toothless Labor Union : Out With The NFL’s Skull Doc
cantstopthebleeding.com — Sorry, I just can’t get enough of using the phrase, “skull doc” Barely a week goes by... without the New York Times’ Allan Schwartz reporting on findings that draw ties between NFL head injuries and one-way tickets to Vegetable City . On Friday, Schwartz reports the NFLPA, ... (more) Formerly Toothless Labor Union : Out With The ...
R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Mike Woodson’s Getting It Gleefully
R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Mike Woodson’s Getting It Gleefully
hardwoodparoxysm.com — I have not liked Mike Woodson the whole time he has been coach. Through five years, I... have only begrudgingly given him props for not screwing up. Even now, he is the last main cog for me to give my trust to. Still, with that baggage of disdain still ... (more) R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Mike Woodson’s Getting It Gleefully
I Do Not Think That Word Means What You Think It Means
I Do Not Think That Word Means What You Think It Means
hardwoodparoxysm.com — “I got on him, and I rarely do, about the threes,’’ Rivers said of Wallace. “Because even... though he was wide open, it’s really tough (emphasis mine-MM). I mean, he was wide open and he took two, but we had just taken two quick ones.” via Doc ... (more) I Do Not Think That Word Means What You Think It Means
Celtics savor shot at Magical redemption
Celtics savor shot at Magical redemption
greenstreet.weei.com — WALTHAM – When last the Celtics saw the Orlando Magic, Kevin Garnett walked out of TD Garden... one ticked off man. He had to watch from the bench as his teammates lost Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. “I was [ticked] off. ... (more) Celtics savor shot at Magical redemption
A leader in more than years
A leader in more than years
cnati.com — Dhani Jones can be the grumpy old man of the Bengals defense. He also is its leading... tackler and emotional center, and an extension of the coaching staff. "Our young guys can see what a pro acts like," Mike Zimmer said. (more) A leader in more than years
Your Morning Dump... Where TGIF means nothing to KG
Your Morning Dump... Where TGIF means nothing to KG
redsarmy.com — Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline.... Because there's nothing quite as satisfying a good morning dump. Informed the Celtics were 0-2 on Fridays in November, Kevin Garnett didn't seem worried about the losing trend. ... (more) Your Morning Dump... Where TGIF means nothing to KG
Celtics have new trick for Magic
bostonherald.com — D oc Rivers didn t want to get into a debate with hypothetical history. After finishing his... chat with the media at large, he was asked directly if the Celtics [ team stats ] would have won last year s second-round playoff series against Orlando with ... (more) Celtics have new trick for Magic
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