Can Rondo Handle It?

CelticsBlog found this 4/20/2008 on redsarmy.wordpress.com [flag]

He’s been a stud all season, shutting up the critics who questioned his ability to lead this veteran team. But as I’ve heard 2.3 billion times over the past two weeks, the playoffs are different. It’s a new game. Can this 22-year-old carry over his superb play from regular season to post-season? As the Globe’s Marc Spears points out today, he’ll be tested. ... [link]

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Daily Links 4/20
Published 4/20/2008 at CelticsBlog
... Connecticut Post Atlanta Hawks - in harm's way Concord Monitor Atlanta just doesn't match up Reminder of C's past Bleacher Report Boston Celtics return to glory Hoopsvibe Expanded first round explanations M Live Pistons, not Celtics or Cavs will take the East NY Times Throwback finals may be only wishful thinking NBA.com Rondo's top 10 plays of the year BostonSportZ Is this what playoff KG looks like? Red's Army Can Rondo handle it? Just play ball Sports Illustrated Round by round playoff ...

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 4/20
Published 4/20/2008 by FLCeltsFan at LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog
... Expanded first round explanations M Live Pistons, not Celtics or Cavs will take the East NY Times Throwback finals may be only wishful thinking NBA.com Rondo's top 10 plays of the year FL's Take: This kid is truly special and is just going to get better. BostonSportZ Is this what playoff KG looks like? Red's Army Can Rondo handle it? FL's Take: One word: yes. Just play ball ...

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