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Celtics coach likes look of Nets
Critics have been, uh, critical of the Nets so far. But even before seeing them play a single meaningful game, Celtics coach Doc Rivers likes - no, make that loves - the Nets, at least their makeup. Keep in mind that Rivers said this before the Celtics beat the Nets, 83-66, today in Boston. Before tip-off, Rivers was asked his impressions of the Nets and the makeover the team underwent in the off-season. Remember, this is a guy whose team was dreadful two seasons ago but won the title after ...
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nba.com — Now, that was an offseason. Big trades, big free agent signings, a steady stream of former NBA... players opting to sign with European teams. A team picking up stakes and moving a thousand miles east. The return of hope to Miami, the report of treachery ... (more) Ranking the offseason moves

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hoopsworld.com — New Jersey's Sean Williams, Stromile Swift and Josh Boone all stand 6-10 and possess good leaping ability.... Yi Jianlian and Brook Lopez are each 7-0 even. They can all defend the rim, bang inside and clog the paint. What the Nets big men can't do is ... (more) Nets' Defensive Struggles Continue - Basketball News & ...
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Boston Sports Nation — ... hard nosed audition for Celtics ProJo Pruitt shows he’s up for the rigors of NBA Connecticut Post Celts defeat Nets:  Perkins/Pruitt star WEEI Celtics beat Nets 83-66 Powe goes numb, ok after the game Fourth quarter reserved for reserves Perkisabeast Perkins and Pruitt lead C’s past Nets in 83-66 win NY Daily News Celtics coach likes look of Nets Hoopsworld Perkins ...

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