Win One For Red!

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RedsArmy RedsArmy posted 6/2/2008 from www.bostonherald.com [flag]
Red Auerbach wasn't exactly Phil Jackson's biggest fan. Three years ago, Auerbach practically prepared a pregame pep talk for the 2007-08 Celtics when he put it out there that Jackson, while a very fine coach, essentially went franchise shopping when he took the Lakers job. “You don’t win that many games without being a good coach. One thing, though. He’s been very fortunate. He picks his spots.” [link]

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Back to Work
Published 6/2/2008 by BigMck at RedsArmy.com: The Voice Of Celtics Fans
After two days off, the Celtics return to practice today. Phil Jackson had his boys on the court yesterday. Everyone’s curious about the matchups. Here’s something I dug out of the Orange County Register: The Lakers likely will start out with Vladimir Radmanovic on Paul Pierce — with Luke Walton, Trevor Ariza and Odom as other options. But if the Lakers want to give Sasha ...

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Defensively Speaking

jwinegard posted 6/2/2008 from tommypoint.com

We have all seen and heard this season about the Celtics' commitment to defense. A commitment that has helped carry them all the way to the NBA Finals. A commitment that must carry on in these Finals in order for the Celtics to have a chance at winning their 17th title. So, what does Doc have in store against the Lakers', and Phil Jackson, triangle offense. Hopefully, it's pretty much the same thi
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Why The Celtics Will Win

ranter posted 6/2/2008 from www.celticsblog.com

Everyone seems to be picking the Lakers to win this series, including the (no longer Boston) Sports Guy. I can see the reasoning. It actually makes sense from a certain point of view. In a world of "what have you done for me lately," the Lakers are the fashionable pick. I don't blame anyone for picking the Lakers, I just think they're wrong. Here's why:
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Sports: Lakers downplaying series' historical aspect | lakers, jackson, bryant, boston, odom

RedsArmy.com: The Voice Of Celtics Fans found this 6/2/2008 on www.ocregister.com

Lakers Notes: "It doesn't mean any more if it's Boston or anybody else,"= Jackson said of the matchup. > EL SEGUNDO - An older sports writer who covered the Lakers back in the day excitedly asked Phil Jackson on Sunday as preparations began for the ...
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Red sure had his Phil

ESPN.com - True Hoop - Blog found this 6/2/2008 on www.bostonherald.com

F or those Celtics [ team stats ] fans who need yet another reason to root for the Green to dispatch with the Los Angeles Lakers in the upcoming NBA Finals, we give you this chant: Win one for Red! You didn t think Red Auerbach was going away, did ...
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NBA at Random

Daniel-san posted 6/2/2008 from sportsatrandom.com

Phil Jackson deserves some credit.
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