boston.com - 2/3/2009
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The Celtics have not lost a game since Jan. 9, but they are struggling to fight off injuries and illness these days. Kevin Garnett (flu) will miss his second consecutive game and Brian Scalabrine (concussion) his fourth in succession when...
laballtalk.com - 2/5/2009
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laballtalk.com —
The Lakers face the Celtics tonight. Who will
win? I am not quite sure but how about...
we get some questions answered from Jeff of Celtics Blog to start the day off!
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Q&A With The Enemy: Celtics Blog
waitingfornextyear.com - 2/6/2009
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waitingfornextyear.com —
Can Mo Williams catch a break? Not only
did he not make the all star team over...
the Magic’s Jameer Nelson the first time around, but now with Nelson down, Commissioner David Stern has overlooked the Cavaliers Point Guard yet again, this time, for a third Celtic. Straight from the NBA ...
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Snubbed….Again
examiner.com - 2/2/2009
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examiner.com —
Danny Ainge has got to be looking at
Tony with a "better late than never" sort of...
feeling. This is the Tony Allen that everyone was hoping for. This is the Tony Allen that made us accept that losing Posey just made more sense than keeping him.
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The return of Tony Allen
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C's Visit Rejuvenated Sixers
CelticsBlog —
Update: Tony Allen will be available for tonight's game.
40-9 @ 23-23 Wednesday, February 3, 2009 7:00 pm ET Wachovia Center (Philadelphia, PA)
Game Thread | Chat
When the Sixers play halfcourt basketball, they struggle. When they run, they compete. Tony DiLeo has Philly running again, and as a result, they've won 10 of their last 13 games. It's no secret that ...
TA Will Play
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans —
... Frank Dell’Apa reports
Kevin Garnett (flu) will miss his second consecutive game and Brian Scalabrine (concussion) his fourth in succession when the Celtics (40-9) go for their 12th win in a row at Philadelphia tonight. But guard Tony Allen, who was questionable with flu symptoms, worked out during Tuesday morning shootaround and will be available.
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Tony Allen sustains left thumb injury. X-ray was normal, but he will miss the next two games and be re-evaluated on Tuesday.
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Allen's 3 gives Boston 12 straight wins —
Examiner Sports 2/4/2009
Ray Allen took a perfect pass from Paul Pierce and buried a baseline 3-pointer with 0.5 seconds left to give the Boston Celtics their 12th straight victory, 100-99 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night.
