network.nationalpost.com - 12/19/2007
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When Kevin Garnett and the Boston Celtics smothered the Raptors 90-77 on Sunday afternoon it made them 20-2 on the season, a record that has a lot to do with their emphasis on defence. The only other time Boston started the NBA season 20-2 was in 1963-64, when the team was coached by Red Auerbach and held together by future Hall-of-Famer Bill Russell and several defensive specialists, ...
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CelticsBlog —
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Boston Sports Nation —
... for mismatches
Bleacher Report Enjoying the Kevin Garnett era
Pistons-Celtics beasts of the East once again
Business booming in Beantown
ESPN Early exam in Boston
Full Court Press Celtics report card for week of Dec 10-16
BostonSportZ Celtics Christmas giveaway
National Post Celtics are 20-2 thanks to defense
Fire Doug Smith Michael Grange ...
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