bostonherald.com - 10/7/2009
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In terms of specific players, newly acquired Marquis Daniels will be getting a close look. I m interested to see how Marquis handles the point with the second unit and what other teams do, Rivers said. If they keep the 3 (small forward) on him then there s no cause to worry. I wouldn t be ...
greenstreet.weei.com - 10/6/2009
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greenstreet.weei.com —
Celtics coach Doc Rivers appeared on Dennis &
Callahan Tuesday morning to discuss the team’s preseason preparations...
as they get set to play the Houston Rockets in Hidaglo, Texas, on Wednesday night. Following is a complete transcript. To ...
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Doc Rivers on D&C, 10/6
metrowestdailynews.com - 10/6/2009
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With only six practices in the first seven
days of preseason, and not a single double session,...
Celtics coach Doc Rivers acknowledges he is not even close to putting in all the sets and plays he normally might by the eve of the exhibition opener.
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Celtics already in rhythm
bostonherald.com - 10/8/2009
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H ILDAGO, Texas - The NBA is a
watered-down product. The salary cap slowly has whittled benches...
across the league down to faceless entities, punchless sparring partners in practice and fill-ins who hope not to undo the work of their betters at ...
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Celtics reserves no joke
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Just remember, the problem is with KG's shin
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The Celtics return to action tonight in their first preseason game of the year. And EVERYONE is going to be watching Kevin Garnett out there. Just remember when you're watching... if he's limping, it's because he's got shin splints and some mysterious calf problem now. “He’s been good, (but yesterday) I thought they bothered him more
than the other days,” Rivers said. “So he went through the practice,
but I don’t think he moved great.
“I just think it’s from not playing. You take the time off that he
took off and then you get on the floor and then you go through a camp
that’s live and hard, I think your injury is ...
Suicide lines: Iverson sits with hamstring injury; Arenas assists
Ball Don't Lie —
Each weekday morning, Ball Don't Lie serves up a handful of NBA-related
stories to digest with your oven roasted cauliflower. Ronald Tillery, Memphis Commercial Appeal: "Allen Iverson will have an MRI today because of a strained left hamstring that forced him to sit out Tuesday when the Grizzlies began their exhibition schedule against the Washington Wizards. [...] Iverson said this is the first time he has experienced a strained hamstring. His absence is not simply a precautionary measure. 'I can't go,' Iverson said. 'If it was Game 7 of the Finals, I wouldn't be able to go.' Iverson tweaked the hamstring during Sunday's scrimmage at the Grizzlies' ...
The Fundamentals
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Ian Thomsen of SI.com: “The most ominous glimpse of what is to come this season took place in a blink — a pass to LeBron James that he instantly volleyballed to the far side of the basket while Shaquille O’Neal spun out of the post and behind his defender to bank in the alley-oop layup. ‘That was just two basketball players making a read,” said James after he made his debut with his large and elder sidekick. ‘For the first game I thought we played pretty well as a team, and me and Shaq definitely played pretty well together. It shouldn’t be hard for the both of us — we both know how to play and we both know how to win.’ Win they did Tuesday, 92-87 over the ...
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duelingcouches.blogspot.com 10/7/2009 — "The Boston Celtics signed Marquis Daniels because of his ability to play multiple positions on the floor. Coach Doc Rivers wants to see how he'll do playing point guard with the second unit in the season. "I'm interested to see how Marquis handles the point with the second unit and what other ...
Doc Rivers: Fitting the Pieces
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Just remember, the problem is with KG's shin
redsarmy.com 10/7/2009 — The Celtics return to action tonight in their first preseason game of the year. And EVERYONE is going to be watching Kevin Garnett out there. Just remember when you're watching... if he's limping, it's because he's got shin splints and some mysterious calf problem now. “He’s ...
Doc Rivers will keep eye on Kevin Garnett
bostonherald.com 10/7/2009 — W hile all Green eyes are certain to be on Kevin Garnett tonight when the Celtics [ team stats ] take the floor in Hidalgo, Texas, for their preseason opener against the Rockets, Doc Rivers doesn t see this as a grand opening. No, it s just another ...
Marquis Daniels will provide help at the point for Celtics
patriotledger.com 10/10/2009 — They have been looking for help at the backup point guard position ever since Rajon Rondo became cemented as the starter. The Celtics have used Eddie House, who is more of a shooter, in that slot for two seasons. They acquired veterans Sam Cassell ...
Big, Bigger, Biggest
redsarmy.com 10/19/2009 — Here's the big lineup Doc Rivers had on the court during the 1st quarter of yesterday's game:
Ray Allen - 6-5
Marquis Daniels - 6-6
Paul Pierce - 6-7
Kevin Garnett - 6-11
Rasheed Wallace - 6-11
It's a lineup we might see more of during the regular season, albeit in short ...
"‘I feel like a rookie"
redsarmy.com 10/10/2009 — We've had more than a few conversations about Marquis Daniels around here. My (and many others') take has been that he's this year's equivalent of the James Posey signing... a versatile guy who plays defense and provides a spark off the bench. But Marquis, and the other new guys on ...
"Marquis will have a tremendous impact"
redsarmy.com 10/21/2009 — It's funny, we've seen and heard a lot about Marquis Daniels... but his potential impact still hasn't been a national topic of conversation. Maybe it will be now that Adrian Wojnarowski saw him play with the C's in person . Here at MSG and Doc Rivers is right: Marquis Daniels will ...
Marquis Daniels and Twitter 101
myespn.go.com 9/24/2009 — The other day, Utah Flash owner Brandt Andersen told Salt City Hoops that if he were advising an NBA player, he'd tell them to avoid social media: I love Twitter; I love reading what these guys are saying. It's great for fans, and it's great ...
Garnett: The wings are coming
greenstreet.weei.com 10/13/2009 — WALTHAM — The dunk happened sometime today between 1 and 2:30 p.m. when the Celtics had their practice closed off to the media, but it did happen.
Doc Rivers worked the Celtics hard Monday, one day after a preseason game with the Nets, and one ...