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Docked pay fine by Doc Rivers
A certain kind of satisfaction is priceless. Just ask Celtics [ team stats ] coach Doc Rivers , who was fined $15,000 yesterday for running after the officiating crew in the seconds following Thursday s 110-109 loss to the Lakers. My wife asked, Did you feel good about doing it? said Rivers, not ...
Officiating Fail
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
Doc Rivers fined for criticizing refs
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
Lakers Control Power Rankings
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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RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans — ...   The pain and struggle of those years is still fresh in our minds.  Yes, we’re the defending champs, but sometimes we still act like that team fighting to avoid the lottery. Yes, I wanted to see the Celtics win yesterday, but I’m not worried about it.  It was a great game that ultimately doesn’t mean much… not that you’d be able to tell by the way some people are acting today. Herald:  Celtics must tend to Garden |  Docked pay fine by Doc |  C’s squander lead, ...

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