greenbandwagon.com - 5/23/2008
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That was a tough defeat as the Celtics lost home court advantage and were definitely in a position to pull a victory out. However, I was most disappointed in the lackluster defense and the way the Pistons beat the Celtics to loose balls at key points in the game. Furthermore, it was one of those games where Boston was bombs away from outside (5-19) but not able to connect at a respectable ...
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Daily Links 5/23
CelticsBlog —
... coolers: Pistons deal Celtics first home playoff loss Wallace's poise sets the tone Adjustments lead to backcourt production Pistons, Celtics fans urged to behave before games at the Palace SouthCoast Today Billups gives Pistons a leg up Allen finally awakes Dime Pistons 103, Celtics 97 instant analysis Yahoo Sports Celtics Big Three exposed after home loss Detroit Bad Boys It's all tied up Green Bandwagon Game 2 recap Connecticut Post Ray finds his J, Celts lose their D (and the game) Celtics, ...
Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 5/23
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... his hamstring still bothered him. Either that or he was miraculously healed overnight. Allen finally awakes Dime Pistons 103, Celtics 97 instant analysis Yahoo Sports Celtics Big Three exposed after home loss FL's Take: The Big Three weren't exposed. They played well. It was the bench that was exposed. Detroit Bad Boys It's all tied up Green Bandwagon Game 2 recap Connecticut Post Ray finds his J, ...
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