matthewyglesias.theatlantic.com - 12/1/2007
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One issue that comes up now and again is whether a player is likely to shoot more efficiently if he plays alongside other good players. Intuitively, the answer is "yes." If you need to carry the offense single-handedly, the defense can collapse around you and it's hard to score. If you play alongside other stars, by contrast, the defense is spread out and you can get easy shots. But just ...
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Daily Links 12/1
CelticsBlog —
... dismal start Miami Herald Errors cost Heat You Talk NBA Realizing how KG was wasted in Minnesota Bleacher Report Celtics Big Three playing well but often Hoops Skills Get rid of Isiah Thomas please WCDB Sports Celtics make huge statement The Knicks Fix Quit happens SLAM NY Knicks: A place called annihilation, armageggon, cataclysm, catastrophe decimation, devastation Ghost in the Machine A league wide joke The Atlantic Good teammates make efficient shooters? Courtside View Bulletin board games Shamrock ...
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Boston Sports Nation —
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Hoops Skills Get rid of Isiah Thomas please
WCDB Sports Celtics make huge statement
The Knicks Fix Quit happens
SLAM NY Knicks: A place called annihilation, armageggon, cataclysm, catastrophe decimation, devastation
Ghost in the Machine A league wide joke
The Atlantic Good teammates make efficient shooters?
Courtside View ...
Come Get Some LeBron
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans —
... James rules Boston with an iron fist | Celts ready to play, James may not | Brandon Wallace: 15.3 ppg, 9.5 rpg in 4 DLeague games | Comeback vs. Bucks saved Isiah Thomas’ job
And… here are a few “just in case you missed it” links from throughout the week:
Video: KG busts Craig Sager’s balls about his suit | Do good teammates make efficient shooters | Full map of where every ...
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NYT > Pro Basketball 12/1/2007
MIAMI (AP) -- Paul Pierce scored 18 of his 27 points in the first quarter, Kevin Garnett added 23 and the NBA-leading Boston Celtics wasted most of a 28-point lead before beating the Miami Heat 95-85 on Friday night.
