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Doc Fined
celticsblog.com - 2/8/2009
Doc Fined
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Doc Fined Celtics head coach Doc Rivers has been fined $15,000 for verbal abuse of game officials, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA executive vice president, basketball operations. Rivers was fined for his action following the Celtics' 110-109 overtime loss to the visiting ...
Officiating Fail
celticsblog.com - 2/6/2009
Officiating Fail
— celticsblog.com — I hate blaming the refs for losses. Hate it. It seems like a cop out. I refuse to believe in conspiracy theories. Nobody is out to get us. Save it for Oliver Stone. With that said, sometimes officials really do a poor job. (more) Officiating Fail

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Doc Rivers fined for criticizing refs
examiner.com - 2/8/2009
Doc Rivers fined for criticizing refs
— examiner.com — The Celtics were not happy with the officiating after Thursday's Lakers game. Doc's post game comments cost him $15,000 "for verbal abuse of game officials." Here's what he said to earn the $15,000 fine: (more) Doc Rivers fined for criticizing refs

Comments vote down RedsArmy RedsArmy posted 2/8/2009posted this
Lakers Control Power Rankings
laballtalk.com - 2/10/2009
Lakers Control Power Rankings
— laballtalk.com — It’s a clean sweep folks. After a ridiculous 6-0 road trip throughout the Eastern Conference, the analysts unanimiously believe the Lakers are the team to beat. The road trip included wins over the Boston Celtics who were riding a 12 game winning streak and was followed up by a stunning ... (more) Lakers Control Power Rankings

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