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Only Hope for Boston Celtics to Win Without Rajon Rondo is by Playing Outstanding Defense
January 28th, 2013 at 5:37 PM
The Boston Celtics got their most impressive win of the season on Sunday afternoon, snapping a six game losing streak with a 100-98 double overtime win over the Miami Heat. However, the win was clouded by the news that all-star point guard Rajon Rondo will miss the remainder of the...
Boston Celtics’ Latest Losing Streak Should not Be Big Deal
January 22nd, 2013 at 5:50 PM
Celtics nation is not happy right now. The Boston Celtics followed up their season high six game losing streak with a three game skid and, after the latest loss, coach Doc Rivers ripped into the team in his post game press conference, basically telling them "start playing better or you...
Jason Collins Gets the Start, Now What?
December 20th, 2012 at 12:57 PM
It wasn't at all surprising that coach Doc Rivers shifted the Boston Celtics' starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Celtics were coming off probably their worst stretch of basketball in quite some time. They had lost three in a row - going 0-3 on their three...
Ray Allen Left the Boston Celtics Because He Wanted to Go to Miami – It is That Simple
August 3rd, 2012 at 12:55 PM
Can anybody think of a better way to wrap up a Hall of Fame career than hanging out in the corner waiting to two of the best players in the game to find you for open threes, then heading to the golf course on your off days and shooting 18...
Boston Celtics Acquire Guard Courtney Lee
July 19th, 2012 at 7:10 PM
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After much speculation and rumors the Boston Celtics finally got their guy Thursday afternoon when they acquired Courtney Lee in sign and trade deal with the Houston Rockets. The Celtics sent JaJuan Johnson, E'Tuan Moore, Sean Williams, and a second round pick to Houston in order to accommodate Lee's $4.25...
Boston Celtics Roster Taking Shape, Who Fills Remaining Holes?
July 15th, 2012 at 8:09 PM
The Boston Celtics have already made a number of moves this offseason. They drafted Jared Sullinger, Fab Melo, and Chris Joseph, re-signed Kevin Garnett, Brandon Bass, Jeff Green, and Chris Wilcox, and added Jason Terry in free agency. The top of Boston's roster is quickly taking shape with most of...
Top Targets for the Boston Celtics in Free Agency
July 1st, 2012 at 12:28 PM
The 2012 NBA free agency period began at midnight on July 1st. With the news that Kevin Garnett will be returning to the Boston Celtics, agreeing to a three year $34 million extension Saturday night, a number well below market value for the future Hall of Famer, the Celtics suddenly...
Boston Celtics Only Play Their Best After They Have Already Played Their Worst
May 17th, 2012 at 10:29 PM
We've all heard stories about that boxer who had to get in the ring and take a couple punches before they really get going. That's kind of how the Boston Celtics are. In the last five years they have won nine playoff series. Of those nine only two have gone...
Boston Celtics Somehow Survive, Beat Atlanta Hawks 88-86 in OT
April 12th, 2012 at 12:19 AM
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Rajon Rondo recorded his 19th career triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 20 assists, and the Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 88-86 in overtime Wednesday night at the TD Garden. Jeff Teague scored 21 to lead Atlanta, but Josh Smith missed a last second three and Joe Johnson...
The Boston Celtics Just Won’t Go Away
March 31st, 2012 at 12:36 PM
We've all seen this before. We've all thought the Boston Celtics were done more times than we can remember. Every year we think they are too old, too injured, and too worn out to possibly keep competing. Then we turn around and there they are leading their division again. With...
Boston Celtics’ Avery Bradley – He Can Start but Can He Come Off the Bench?
January 22nd, 2012 at 6:12 PM
Up until three games ago the 2012 season had been a major disappointment for Avery Bradley. The Celtics sophomore guard couldn’t hit a shot, couldn’t run the offense, and while he provided excellent defensive energy, he wasn’t finding a way to regularly contribute in his limited playing time. Going into...