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Herald Focus factor for C's
FL's Take: Tony's focus could be very important in the playoffs. So far, he hasn't been able to get back to pre-injury levels of play and time is running out. I expect the rest of the team to be very focused and the the team to be on a mission from the start of the playoffs to the end. It will be defense that makes the difference.
Finalists 2 legit to quit now
FL's Take: This is a tough one. I love Bird. I still watch old games just to see him play because he was simply on another level. But, Bill Russell has 11 rings. You just can't argue with that.
Globe Celtics own prime real estate
CelticsBlog NBA previews review: Atlantic Division
Aboard the Pacer wagon for the final East spot
LOY's Place Random Thoughts 4/11
Celtics 17 The case for KG as MVP
ESPN Don't count out the Pacers just yet
FL's Take: If the Pacers can keep winning and the Celtics beat the Hawks, they may just pull it out. The Hawks have tough games with Boston and Orlando and two they should win against Miami and NY. The Pacers have tough games against Philly and Washington and two they should win against Charlotte and NY. The final spot may come down to the Knicks and if they can beat the Hawks or the Pacers. Who would have thought it?
Who brought the D this season?
FL's Take: I love the Celtics getting credit for their defense. In the playoffs, defense becomes even more important and if the Celtics can bring the D like they have all season, it gives them a decided edge. I like that Hollinger realizes that Perk's defense in the middle is an often overlooked component to the Celtics' success this season.
Sports Blog Tim Duncan overrated now
Detroit Free Press Why Rasheed Wallace is underrated on defense
NY Daily News Isiah Thomas playing self defense against Donnie Walsh
FL's Take: I sure will miss the daily comedy routine out of NY if Donnie Walsh does bring the franchise back to respectability. But a renewed rivalry between the two storied franchises will be exciting.
Salt Lake Tribune Flash form model for D-League
Bullets Forever I want to see those guys again
FL's Take: The 3 wins over the Celtics have given the Wizards a mental edge and they feel they can easily beat the Celtics in the playoffs. I only hope that they feel over confident and let down their guard if we do meet them in the playoffs.
Le Cavs Till the death! The Cavs best rivalries
Enterprise Celtics relish home cooking
USA Today Bryant, Paul make their cases for MVP in tough West
FL's Take: If they choose the MVP on the merits of the player and their importance to the team's success, it would be between KG and Paul. If they pick on a popularity contests, then LeBron or Kobe will get it. KG fully deserves it, but Chris Paul would also be a worthy candidate.
Indy Cornrows Why the Celtics should play to win against the Hawks
FL's Take: This really gave me a smile today. Win one for the Bird.
Bleacher Report And the winner is
Our Endless Season The Wizards (for some reason) own the Celtics
SI.com Arenas goes silent
FL's Take: Perhaps he remembers the result of his guarantee on the first day of the season. It kind of backfired.
The Sports Beat Celts key to success: Outscoring opponents
Give Me the Rock Who to play and who to sit: an Eastern conference rundown
Truth About It Wizards Celtics react quotes: a taser is born?
Basketbawful Worst of the night
Parquet Pride Spinning the playoff bottle
Lex Nihil Novi Walton and Wooden health update
The Wizards and their wizardry
FL's Take: Very well said as always. Some excellent points here.
Speaking of Wizards, what about the one from Westwood?
The best defense in our era

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