sportsofboston.com - 2/21/2008
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Kevin Garnett hopes to return from his 9-game absence this Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets, reports ESPN.com . The Celtics would love to have KG back, but have gone 7-2 without him while he battled a strained abdominal muscle. Garnett said he’ll know more after he practices with the team Monday in Denver. “It’s been miserable. To be honest, miserable..."
Celtics Dribble Drive Motion Offense
coachingbetterbball.blogspot.com 2/20/2008 — Like many of you, I read that SI article by Grant Wahl on the Memphis dribble drive motion offense. I had heard that the Boston Celtics were using it but I've watched a few Celtics game this year and didn't really notice it. I watched the first half ...
Can Orlando finish atop the East?
mvn.com 2/20/2008 — Las night, the Orlando Magic hammered the Detroit Pistons in Detroit, 103-85. No one was injured for either team, no one was coming off a back-to-back…Orlando just straight up dominated the Pistons. In the last month, analysts have made it clear that ...
NBA Trade Deadline Vinsanity
sportsofboston.com 2/21/2008 — The New Jersey Nets have finally traded Jason Kidd to the Mavericks, adding Devin Harris as part of a rebuilding project. It appears they’re also ready to trade Vince Carter today or tomorrow, ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline at 3 p.m. EST. The Nets rebuilding directly affects the Celtics by way of the Atlantic Division. The Nets would be irrelevant for a few years.
Rajon Rondo Was Pesky in Sophomores’ Win
sportsofboston.com 2/21/2008 — Rajon Rondo on the team bus before the game. (Courtesy of NBA.com) One of the Celtics’ representatives during All-Star Weekend, Rajon Rondo, impressed in his appearance during the Rookie-Sophomore game (Rajon was obviously a member of the sophomores). Rondo started at SG and played 18 minutes and 6 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals in the Sophomores’ win.
Celtics, Pistons, Magic: The Real Big Three —
Bleacher Report - NBA 2/20/2008
I'm not referring to the three all-star-calliber superstars who lace 'em up for Doc Rivers. No, the big three I speak of is different. With everybody talking about the Western Conference, which consists of about 10 teams that only will fall short ...
The real season begins for the Celtics —
Bleacher Report - NBA 2/20/2008
The Celtics have posted the best record in the NBA through the first half of the season. However, the NBA season is a long journey. Only after the All Star break does the real season start. And this is when we will learn how good the Celtics really ...
NFL Withdrawals: Golf is NOT a Sport! —
Bleacher Report - NBA 2/21/2008
It tries to sneak up on you in the off-season - when you aren't paying attention. You are deep into the February blues, trying to find a reason to go on after your NFL team failed to win the Super Bowl, again. Nothing much matters, the weather is ...
Real Season Begins For the Boston Celtics —
Bleacher Report - NBA 2/21/2008
The Boston Celtics have posted the best record in the NBA through the first half of the season. However, the NBA season is a long journey. Only after the All-Star break does the real season start, and this is when we will learn how good the ...
NBA Trade Rumors: Deadline Talk —
Bleacher Report - NBA 2/21/2008
While most attention in the NBA is on players like Vince Carter, Jermaine O'Neal, Ron Artest, and Andre Miller, there are some other trades that could possibly happen before Thursday's trade deadline arrives. Here are a few: Ben Wallace, C, ...