boston.com - 1/5/2009
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NEW YORK - Opposing teams seem to have discovered the Celtics' Achilles' heel. The New York Knicks concentrated their defense on point guard Rajon Rondo in defeating the Celtics, 100-88, last night. It was the Celtics' fourth loss in six games, a streak that began Dec. 25 when the Los Angeles ...
laballtalk.com - 1/5/2009
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laballtalk.com —
The Celtics and Cavs have lost while the
Lakers beat the Blazers. The Lakers are now the
only team left with five losses and look to continue their winning ways. The Eastern Conference teams have clearly been struggling recently while the Lakers look to extend their 7 game winning streak!
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Lakers Lead NBA With Top Record
realhoopsblog.blogspot.com - 1/6/2009
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realhoopsblog.blogspot.com —
With the Celtics officially in a slump (for
a team that went 27-2, losing 4 out of
6 is most definitely a slump, or worse), it may be time to evaluate the reasons why they are in a funk. Below are the 5 most glaring problems KG and the Celtics have moving forward...
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5 Problems for the Boston Celtics
enterprisenews.com - 1/6/2009
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enterprisenews.com —
When the Celtics were looking at Allen Iverson
as a means to get themselves some direction, that
was a bad bad bad idea. Iverson is a me-first player who tends to dictate offensive flow, whether his coaches or teammates like it or not.
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Marbury deal would make sense for Celtics
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The Boston Celtics Dynasty Has Collapsed [Nba]
Deadspin —
... Everybody panic! The once dominant Celtic steam engine has gone completely off the rails and it's unclear if they'll be able to save their season after losing to... oh my... the New York Knicks? ...
Questions For Doc (Re: Rondo)
Comcast SportsNet New England » Wicked Good Sports —
... RIVERS: There will be nights when Rondo is not making shots or not making plays. On those nights you are hoping somebody else can pick you up. When he struggles like that, and the way Kevin struggled, that’s taking two of your five starters out of your lineup. ...
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celticsgreen.blogspot.com 1/5/2009 — All we gotta do is keep a man infront of Rondo and he'll be slowed down Do ya kno that "He got Game" was referenced to marbury but since he couldn't act, they got ray Allen as a replacement Praying I'm wrong, but I like 112-88 Celts, 4 blown ...
Celtics at Knicks in Pictures 1/4
celticsgreen.blogspot.com 1/5/2009 — This was a low point for the Celtics. I am still trying to figure out how this team could win 19 in a row and be so dominant to start the season and now lose 4 of their last 6 games and so completely forget how to play defense and team basketball ...
There’s No Stopping the Boston Celtics
soxanddawgs.com 12/22/2008 — Rajon Rondo had 26 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 124-105 win over the New York Knicks to give them their 18th straight win. The win also gives them a 26-2 record which is tied for the best mark in NBA history. Ray Allen added 18 points, Paul Pierce had 17 points, Kevin ...
Celtics Know How to Beat Knicks without Garnett
blogs.weei.com 11/18/2008 — On Tuesday night the Boston Celtics will take on the New York Knicks without Kevin Garnett as he serves a one-game suspension for his conduct on Saturday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Garnett was penalized without pay for striking Andrew ...
Boston Celtics Continue to Struggle.... Is it Cause For Concern?
bleacherreport.com 1/10/2009 — It's hard to imagine a team with a record of 29-9 to be concerned, but in reality it's the truth for the Boston Celtics. At the end of the night, after another loss, this time at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Celtics have lost seven of ...
Conduct Unbecoming
newengland.comcastsportsnet.com 1/11/2009 —
Watching replays of games during the winning streak (during the streak), the team was starting to come apart, mostly defensively. They were still holding teams down and still winning, but there were too many open shots. Many were missed. ...
Rockets at Celtics in Pictures 1/7
celticsgreen.blogspot.com 1/8/2009 — Once again, the Celtics faded at the end of a game. KG played very strong in the beginning of the game but like the Celtics, faded at the end. He finished with 18 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. In his post game interview, he ...
New York vs. Boston - Recap - November 18, 2008
scores.espn.go.com 11/19/2008 — Scalabrine hits big shot as Celts beat Knicks without KG BOSTON -- It was quiet -- too quiet -- in the Boston locker room before the game. On the floor, the Celtics managed to replace Kevin Garnett 's intensity just fine. "Not having a great player ...
Rajon Rondo is the Key to the Boston Celtics' Success
bleacherreport.com 1/8/2009 — Since becoming the first team to start an NBA season 27-2, the Boston Celtics have lost seven of their last nine. After the Lakers snapped the Celtics' 19-game winning streak, the Celtics have lost to the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, ...
Garnett gives his OK —
Newsday.com - Knicks 1/5/2009
Stephon Marbury got a big endorsement last night when
forward Kevin Garnett said he wouldn't put the kibosh on the exiled Knicks point guard joining the Celtics.
Celtics love Marbury! —
NYDailyNews.com - Basketball 1/5/2009
Doc Rivers did his best to dodge questions before Sunday night's game about Stephon Marbury joining the defending champs, but the Knicks' exiled point guard received a vote of confidence after the game inside the Celtics' locker room.
