Sixers Start Strong but Celtics Get the Last Word

CelticsBlog found this 12/6/2007 on celticsgreen.blogspot.com [flag]

The Sixers started out this game very strong and played well. They shot a sizzling 71% in the first quarter and dropped to 60% for the first half. They finished the game shooting 56% from the floor. This should tell you something about the Celtics defense. For much of the game, it was non-existent. In the first half, the Sixers got whatever shot they wanted as the Celtics were playing ... [link]

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Daily Links 12/6
Published 12/6/2007 at CelticsBlog
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Published 12/6/2007 by FLCeltsFan at Celtics247.com
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So Long Philly...

CelticsBlog found this 12/6/2007 on shamrockheadband.blogspot.com

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Character Guys

CelticsBlog found this 12/6/2007 on redsarmy.wordpress.com

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CelticsBlog found this 12/6/2007 on mvn.com

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TommyPoint.com - found this 12/6/2007 on www.philly.com

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RedsArmy.com: The Voice Of Celtics Fans found this 12/6/2007 on www.boston.com

A little pressure from Philadelphia's Reggie Evans doesn't deter Paul Pierce (19 points) from taking this shot. (TIM SHAFFER/REUTERS)

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