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How the Boston Celtics Saved the NBA's Credibility
Like professional wrestling, fans could care less about the outcome, as long as it reasonably fits the story lines that developed along the way. KG's first shot at championship glory after years of mediocrity blends too well with Kobe's rise from being the Napolean Dynamite of the league, to it's Napolean Bonaparte.
How the Boston Celtics Saved the NBA's Credibility
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Morning Constitutional: Sox Want Payback
The Sporting Blog — ... | Bugs and Cranks Former No. 1 pick gets called up to the big leagues, sits in the bullpen for two weeks, makes zero appearances and then gets sent back down. His job is still better than yours, however. How the Boston Celtics Saved the NBA's Credibility | Stet Sports David Stern should be thanking KG and company. ...

Spinning The Web
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans — ... looks at Game 4 in pictures:  One that is more like the one you see here… and others playing off the infamous “Who wants to sex Mutombo” story. (explanation in link) Via Ball Don’t Lie:  That awesome, final, “There Can Be Only One” ad.  One guy who would take Posey over Jason Richardson.  Stet Sports says the Celtics just saved the NBA’s credibility. Tirico Suave:  ...

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Steady Burn — ... Hangin' With Mr. McFadden (AOL Fanhouse) How the Boston Celtics Saved the NBA Finals (Stet Sports Blog) Got A Million Bucks? Have I got a bike for you! (Epic Carnival) Asteroid Named For Dead Steelers Guy (With Leather) John Voight Joins "24" (Hollwood Reporter...via Pop Candy) Big Daddy Drew on The Blog Show (Kissing Suzy Kolber)

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FanIQ Blog — Apparently Mike Tyson once put a hit out on a guy. Why am I not surprised? [Deadspin] If you care, here's how the celebs reacted to the Lakers Game 4 loss. [Ball Don't Lie] The Celtics are saving the NBA's credibility. [Stet Sports Blog] More of that Erin Andrews dress. [With Leather] Is that Lou Holtz dancing, why yes it is. [The Big Lead] Today's pretty much D-Day for Indiana's basketball program. [Rumors and Rants] Here are David Stern's plans for next season. ...

Daily Links 6/14
CelticsBlog — ... is making Phil look foolish RealGM Phil being outcoached? Yahoo Sports No quit in Pierce Variety Celtics comeback keeps ABC on top SI.com 5 thjngs we've learned from the NBA finals Lakers one game shy of elimination from NBA finals Ailing pivot Perkins iffy for game 5 Globe and Mail Series isn't over yet Trying season comes full circle for Rivers Wicked Good Sports Wicked weekly Finals edition Stet Sports Blog How the Boston Celtics saved the NBA's credibility The Caveman Network Eddie House poised to ...

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 6/14
LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog — ... learned from the NBA finals Lakers one game shy of elimination from NBA finals Ailing pivot Perkins iffy for game 5 Globe and Mail Series isn't over yet FL's Take: No, it's not. And that is why the Celtics must come out with intensity and focused in game 5. Trying season comes full circle for Rivers Wicked Good Sports Wicked weekly Finals edition Stet Sports Blog How the Boston Celtics saved the NBA's credibility The Caveman ...

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