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Ray Allen scored 23 points, Rasheed Wallace added 16 and the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 103-96 on Saturday night despite missing three starters because of injuries.
Boston coach Doc Rivers opened his pregame press conference by joking that he was going to see some court time. It's a sign of what his lineup looks like due to a recent run of injuries.
Amare Stoudemire and Channing Frye scored 26 points apiece, and the Phoenix Suns handed what was left of the Boston Celtics their third straight loss, 116-98 on Wednesday night.
Baron Davis hit a long fallaway jumper at the buzzer, and the Los Angeles Clippers dramatically snapped the Boston Celtics' nine-game road winning streak with a 92-90 victory on Sunday night.
Rajon Rondo had 17 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics bullied the Orlando Magic with strong defense in an 86-77 victory Friday.
Paul Pierce could miss at least two weeks because of an infected right knee, the severity of the injury catching the Boston Celtics by surprise.
Paul Pierce missed his first 10 shots and then scored 16 points in the fourth quarter, including seven straight to put the Boston Celtics ahead for good in a 103-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night.
Kevin Garnett is out of the Boston Celtics' lineup with a bruised right thigh.
Paul Pierce scored 29 points and hit all six of his 3-point attempts to lead the Boston Celtics to a 122-104 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night.
The Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves played with two referees on Sunday night because the winter storm that blanketed the East Coast with snow prevented the third, Leon Wood, from making it to Boston.
It's been a streak-busting week for the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Boston Celtics are sending rookie guard Lester Hudson to Maine of the NBA Development League.
Paul Pierce scored 19 points, Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo added 18 apiece and the Boston Celtics won their 11th straight game, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 110-105 on Monday night.
Rajon Rondo had 16 points and 14 assists, and the Boston Celtics won their 10th straight, beating the struggling Chicago Bulls 106-80 on Saturday.
Rajon Rondo's driving dunk with a minute remaining broke a tie and led the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Celtics to their ninth straight victory, 104-102 over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night.
Rajon Rondo had 13 assists and nine rebounds and scored all of his 11 points in the fourth quarter on Tuesday night as the Boston Celtics pulled away to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 98-89 and win their eighth straight game.
Kevin Garnett scored 23 points, Paul Pierce added 21 in the first half and the Boston Celtics completed a perfect four-game trip with a 105-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.
Kevin Garnett scored 20 points and the Boston Celtics won their sixth straight game, 90-83 over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night.
Ray Allen broke out of his shooting slump with 27 points, Kendrick Perkins added 21 points and 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics cruised past the Charlotte Bobcats 108-90 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory.
When Ray Allen left to join the Boston Celtics for their road trip, his ailing son began to cry.
Kevin Garnett scored 24 points on 11 of 12 shooting, Ray Allen delivered the big blow with a 3-pointer with 1:38 left and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Miami Heat 92-85 on Sunday night.
Ray Allen scored 20 points, Paul Pierce and Kendrick Perkins had 18 apiece, and the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 116-103 on Friday night.
Rajon Rondo scored six points during a key run early in the fourth quarter, nailed a shot clock-beating jumper on the baseline in the closing seconds, and the Boston Celtics overcame poor 3-point shooting to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 113-110 on Wednesday night.
Kevin Garnett made a jumper to beat the overtime buzzer, giving the Boston Celtics a 107-105 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday.
Vince Carter scored 26 points, Rashard Lewis had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Boston Celtics 83-78 on Friday night.
Boston Police Cleared Of Wrongdoing In Death Of Celtics FanBOSTON -- The Boston Police Department has wrapped up its investigation into the death of a young man who was taken into custody after the Celtics won the NBA title in June 2008.
Boston Celtics, Rajon Rondo have an agreement in principle on contract extension - ESPN BostonUp against a Monday night deadline, the Boston Celtics and point guard Rajon Rondo reached an agreement in principle on a contract extension, his agent confirmed to ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher.
Isiah Thomas blasts Magic Johnson over criticisms in new book - Ian Thomsen - SI.comSome drama from the basketball world. When he heard the criticisms from his former friend Magic Johnson in a soon-to-be-released book, Isiah Thomas said he'd had enough. And so he began to fight back.
Bill Russell on TedVideo. Russell talks about campaigning for Ted in 1964 when Ted was in the hospital for six months after a plane crash
Wallace commits to Celtics - Celtics Blog - Boston.comAn NBA source said tonight forward Rasheed Wallace has committed to sign with the Celtics Wednesday, the first day free agents are eligible to sign.
Life Coach: Bill Russell on Red Auerbach reviewed by Bill BradleyIf I could pick any player in history to start a franchise in the National Basketball Association, I would pick Bill Russell. He was the smartest player ever to play the game and the epitome of a team leader.
NBA Playoff Preview - Boston vs. OrlandoThe Boston Celtics certainly don't mind walking the tightrope. The defending NBA champions advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals on Saturday by dispatching of the upstart Chicago Bulls in Game 7 of the most thrilling playoff series in years.
Celtics Bulls PreviewThe Boston Celtics talk with NBCSports.com's Harry Cicma about game 6.
Freedom brings responsibility for MarburyI have no pity for him What a waste of talent.....all for attitude...... replytoj001
Celtics top list of NBA's stories of the yearOpinion: Now the question is will it be a Celtics-Lakers rematch in the finals or can the Cavaliers crash the party?
(Video) Hulking Basketball Player Reduced To Tears; His Nickname Doesn't HelpIn the fourth quarter of Friday's Portland-Boston game, the Celtics' bench blew most of a 25-point lead. Needless to say, Kevin Garnett was not impressed. During a timeout, KG jawed at second-year forward Glen Davis before the starters returned to take care of business.
NBA star's bold statement irks Lakers, othersFinals MVP Paul Pierce, who recently spent three days at a ball camp in Madrid, is making, ahem, news about what he said to a Spanish reporter. The money translation, via RedsArmy: "Q: Is Kobe really the best player in the world? Pierce: I don't think Kobe is the best player.
Celtics Lose Key Player to the HornetsFree agency the second time around proved different, less stressful and exponentially more rewarding for James Posey.
Celtics are NBA Champions--Long wait finally over for GarnettThe Celtics didn't just beat the Lakers four games to two in the NBA Finals, they administered an ass-kicking of historic proportion. In losing 131-92 in Game 6, in quitting this way, the Lakers committed a stunning and shameful championship series crime.
It's a Garden party! Celtics clinch 17th title in blowout fashionNow another generation has stories to tell. The Celtics ran roughshod over an overmatched Lakers team tonight at the Garden, winning Game 6 of the NBA Finals 131-92 to capture the 17th NBA tite in franchise history. Once again, the Celtics are on top of the basketball world.
In game 5, despite the win, the Lakers' man-to-man defense was terrible. For most of the second half, Paul Pierce was able to beat his man off the dribble and then get close to the basket for a make-able lay-up.
Lakers vs. CelticsThe Celtics versus the Lakers is one of the oldest rivalries in the NBA, and even though this blood fued hasn't been relevant since Magic Johnson and Larry Bird were running up and down the court in nut hugger shorts, there are still plenty of reasons to watch.
Celtics Amazing ComebackStaging perhaps the greatest comeback in their storied history, the Celtics recovered from a 24-point deficit on the road last night to beat the Lakers, 97-91, and take a commanding 3-1 series lead in the 62d NBA Finals.
ESPN - Other factors in the NBA Finals: 3-point shootingWe asked 10 of our experts to rate the most important factors leading into the NBA Finals. Each expert had 100 points to apportion among five key factors. The rules stated no factor could be worth more than 50 points or less than 10 points.
The Surprising History of the Celtics Versus the LakersGo back in time with MainStreet to1987, when the NBA's two most storied franchises last met in the league championship series. How the world has changed! (Or has it?)
Phil Jackson's 9 titles now is far more impressive than 9 back in Auerbach's day. 10 will end the argumentJust as Phil Jackson reached the cusp of catching him with his ninth NBA championship, Red Auerbach was on the telephone, grumbling over the legitimacy of that legacy.
It's widely understood that of the 4 main professional sports leagues in the United States, the NFL is king. Everyone else is fighting for second.
Signs of the times: Paul Pierce and the World of Gang SignsWhat Paul Pierce's hand gesture - and his $25,000 fine - say about the fast-evolving world of gang signs
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