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A.I. expects 'butterflies' for home debut vs. Celtics | The Detroit News
NBA: Celtics at Pistons A.I. expects 'butterflies' for home debut vs. Celtics Chris McCosky / The Detroit News AUBURN HILLS -- If Allen Iverson was nervous Friday, playing the Nets in a half-filled Izod Center, imagine how he's going to feel tonight, making his debut at the sold-out Palace ...
Video: NETS v PISTONS --- (November 7)
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Video: NETS v PISTONS --- (November 7)
youtube.com — (3:18) ESPN: "Sportscenter" report and highlights from Friday night's game which was the Detroit debut of Allen... Iverson; he scored 24 pts. --- However, New Jersey's Devin Harris scored 38 points on the way to a 103-96 Nets victory at the IZOD Center... (more) Video: NETS v PISTONS --- (November 7)
Celtics dominate Pistons in Iverson's home debut
Celtics dominate Pistons in Iverson's home debut
sports.yahoo.com — Allen Iverson was welcomed to the Motor City with a standing ovation so loud that the public-address... announcer couldn’t be heard. Then, the Boston Celtics quieted the crowd and spoiled Iverson’s first game at home with the Detroit Pistons. (more) Celtics dominate Pistons in Iverson's home debut
Ep. 338: Pistons, Celtics, sitting Shaq and more
Ep. 338: Pistons, Celtics, sitting Shaq and more
sports.yahoo.com — As most of you know, I co-host a daily NBA podcast at The Basketball Jones . This... season, for reasons unknown, Tas, JD and I have decided to try our luck with video. I figured I might as well share it here with you. As always, your questions, ... (more) Ep. 338: Pistons, Celtics, sitting Shaq and more
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Schedule Gauntlet #1
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans — ...   This might be an ugly, 89-79 game… but the C’s are just too good. So I’m looking at 4-1 in this stretch.  I’ll be fine with 3-2.  I don’t think we’re going 5-0.  View Poll Herald: Celtics get no cream puffs  |  Old rival still a pain  |  Globe:  Early playoff preview?  |  Is he a long term Answer in Detroit?  |  DetNews:  AI expects butterflies  |  Souza:  Big Baby does the little ...

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Boston Sports Nation — ... Nihil Novi      Milli Millions of KG moments around the world KG the plumber Oiling up the machinery for Christmas  Are we playing any D?  NY Post     Steph says Knicks are a good buy Rocky Mountain News     Nuggets, McDyess reach buyout agreement Star Tribune    Wittman steaming after latest loss Detroit News A.I. Expects butterflies for home debut vs Celtics Journal Sentinel     ...

‘Stonz up, C’s down
PistonsNationBlog.com — ... it’s speed on speed.  Who gets the better of this match up will probably be a big factor in which team comes away with the win. We also need Amir Johnson to be solid without the luxury of Antonio McDyess (back off Boston) coming off the bench.  Amir has to play heady with his fouls as he’ll be needed on the glass.  Boston is one of the better rebounding teams in the league with Garnett and Perkins down low. ALSO OF NOTE: Detroit News: A.I. expects butterflies in home debut … CelticsBlog preview ...

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