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Celtics Swat Down Hornets 97-87; Start Out Season 4-0
Celtics Swat Down Hornets 97-87; Start Out Season 4-0
The Boston Celtics withstood an early fourth quarter challenge Sunday evening by the New Orleans Hornets and held on for a 97-87 victory at the “ New Garden .” Boston shot a torrid 53.9% (41-76) as they have started out the young season with a 4-0 record. Paul Pierce led five ...
Your Morning Dump... where Rondo ain't goin nowhere
Your Morning Dump... where Rondo ain't goin nowhere
redsarmy.com — League sources said the extension is for five years and guarantees Rondo at least $55 million. With the two sides facing a Monday deadline to get a deal done, Duffy said he called Celtics president Danny Ainge on Sunday to inform him Rondo was prepared to play out his contract and become a ... (more) Your Morning Dump... where Rondo ain't goin nowhere
Rondo mum on Paul incident
boston.com — Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo walked through the locker room following tonight's game with his right ankle iced and heavily wrapped, a byproduct of a fall he took in the first quarter of tonight's win over the Hornets. As for some words he may or ... (more) Rondo mum on Paul incident
Celtics hold off Hornets to remain undefeated
Celtics hold off Hornets to remain undefeated
celticsblog.com — More photos » by Winslow Townson - AP Look out Hilton! (AP Photo/Winslow Townson) Browse more photos » For the first time at home this season, Boston Celtics starters had to ... (more) Celtics hold off Hornets to remain undefeated
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Heels in the League (NBA) 11/01/09
The 5th Corner — ... blue. The ex pupil of Dean Smith gets 18 minutes off the bench, where he scores 12 points (5 for 10 ~ 2 for 5 ~ 0 for 0) to go along with five rebounds, three assists and two turnovers. With a fourth quarter surge it’s Boston taking this one, beating New Orleans by the final tally of 97 to 87. With the win the Celtics stay undefeated at 4 and 0. The Celtics Hub (TrueHoop Network) has their recap of the game, while over at Slam Dunk Central Jeff Sacks talks about The Celtics Swatting Down Hornets 97-87; Start Out Season 4-0 Box ...

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Celtics Beat Hornets 97-87 to Improve to 4-0NYT > Pro Basketball 21 days ago
BOSTON (AP) -- Paul Pierce scored 27 points and the Boston Celtics improved to 4-0 with a 97-87 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night.
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