coachingbetterbball.blogspot.com - 6/6/2008
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I only caught the second half of Game 1 tonight but it's a good thing that I caught the best parts. It was real inspirational to watch Paul Pierce come back onto the floor to not only stay in the game but to lift his team to the win. Here is what the AP report said about it: Pierce's dramatic return after being carried from the court and then wheeled down a hallway for treatment will be added ...
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The 10-man rotation, starring Wilt, Shaq and West off the bench
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... listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: Real Clear Sports. Creating the ultimate 12-man rosters using the Lakers and Celtics all-time greats. PF: Sports Media Watch. Game 1 of the Lakers/Cs averaged a 10.4 overnight rating, up 32% from last year. SF: TWolvesBlog. A roundtable discussion of when the Wolves will be contenders again. SG: X's and O's. Video of Doc Rivers' emtionoal "ubuntu" speech after Paul Pierce ...
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