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Just too painful to watch
boston.com - 6/15/2009
Just too painful to watch
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ORLANDO, Fla. - Doc Rivers doesn't live that far from Amway Arena. The Celtics coach has been offered tickets to NBA Finals games between the Magic and Lakers, too. But without the Celtics being involved, the admitted poor loser didn't plan on watching any Finals games in person, no matter how ...
Finals Musings: In Praise of Odom, Gasol, Ariza
thepaintedarea.blogspot.com - 6/15/2009
Finals Musings: In Praise of Odom, Gasol, Ariza
— thepaintedarea.blogspot.com — So, the Lakers have won no. 15 as a franchise, no. 10 in L.A. Congratulations to the... Forum Blue & Gold faithful. We examined Kobe Bryant's playoffs in depth last week, so let's take a look at some other Lakers in this post-championship hour. IN PRAISE OF LAMAR ODOM: WINNING AHEAD OF MONEY Pro ... (more) Finals Musings: In Praise of Odom, Gasol, Ariza

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NBA Finals: Los Angeles Lakers could end up choosing between re-signing Lamar Odom and Trevor Ariza
sports.espn.go.com - 6/14/2009
NBA Finals: Los Angeles Lakers could end up choosing between re-signing Lamar Odom and Trevor Ariza
— sports.espn.go.com — Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty Images Both Lamar Odom and Trevor Ariza have bolstered their value with strong playoff... performances. (more) NBA Finals: Los Angeles Lakers could end up choosing ...

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forumblueandgold.com - 6/15/2009
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— forumblueandgold.com — Bask in the moment, soak it up. There are so few moments of pure joy in life,... so few moments where we as a collection of people with a common bond can truly revel in something. Love it for (as Dex said) Kobe’s Dostoevsky like life of sin, ... (more) 15

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First Cup: Monday
ESPN.com - TrueHoop — ... Marc J. Spears of The Boston Globe: "Doc Rivers doesn't live that far from Amway Arena. The Celtics coach has been offered tickets to NBA Finals games between the Magic and Lakers, too. But without the Celtics being involved, the admitted poor loser didn't plan on watching any Finals games in person, no matter how easy it would be to get in. 'No. I have no intent [of] going,' said Rivers, while watching his son, Austin, play in AAU competition in Tampa yesterday. 'I watched it because I wanted to see both teams play in preparation for next [season]. Other than ...

The Favorites for Next Year?
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans — ... How will KG look after knee surgery? Glen Davis - a key role player - is likely looking for big dollars as a restricted free agent. The entire bench needs to be rebuilt. Magic: The centerpiece of their offense - Hedu Turkoglu - is likely to opt out and seek a big raise from the $7 million he made this season. FWIW, here are my odds for next season: Cavaliers 3-1 Celtics 4-1 Lakers 5-1 Magic 7-1 Here's what Doc Rivers told Marc Spears about free ...

Daily Links - Monday
Celtics Town — Globe - Kobe wasn't going to let the big one get away Bryant emerges from Shaq to build golden empire alone Lakers beat Magic to grab 15th title Just too painful to watch On top of the world Celtics Hub - Congrats, Lakers Red's Army - The favorites for next year? ...

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 6/15
LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog — ... Herald Orlando Magic run out of comebacks Dwight Howard can’t get it going in Game 5 against the Lakers Magic’s Alston brushes off controversy Red-letter day for Lakers’ Phil Jackson Kobe Bryant, Lakers golden Globe Legacy won't lose its luster Finals too painful for Celtics' Rivers to watch Lakers win 15th NBA crown CelticsBlog Mid Level Options A Worthy Rival When Should Rondo's Contract Be Extended? LOY's Place ...

Today’s Celtics Links 6/15
Boston Sports Nation — Herald  Orlando Magic run out of comebacks Dwight Howard can’t get it going in Game 5 against the Lakers Magic’s Alston brushes off controversy Red-letter day for Lakers’ Phil Jackson Kobe Bryant, Lakers golden Globe    Legacy won’t lose its luster Finals too painful for Celtics’ Rivers to watch Lakers win 15th NBA crown CelticsBlog    Mid Level Options A Worthy Rival When Should Rondo’s Contract Be Extended? LOY’s ...

Daily Links 6/15
CelticsBlog — Herald  Orlando Magic run out of comebacks Dwight Howard can’t get it going in Game 5 against the Lakers Magic’s Alston brushes off controversy Red-letter day for Lakers’ Phil Jackson Kobe Bryant, Lakers golden Globe    Legacy won't lose its luster Finals too painful for Celtics' Rivers to watch Lakers win 15th NBA crown CelticsBlog    Mid Level Options A Worthy Rival When ...

The Fundamentals
BallerBlogger.com — ... Marc J. Spears of The Boston Globe:  “Doc Rivers doesn’t live that far from Amway Arena. The Celtics coach has been offered tickets to NBA Finals games between the Magic and Lakers, too. But without the Celtics being involved, the admitted poor loser didn’t plan on watching any Finals games in person, no matter how easy it would be to get in.’No. I have no intent [of] going,’ said Rivers, while watching his son, Austin, play in AAU competition in Tampa yesterday. ‘I watched it because I wanted to see both teams play in preparation for next ...

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