CELTICS GREEN BLOG by and for boston celtics fans: Fiddlin' and Diddlin'

Herald Celtics key: Catch some Z’s
FL's Take: KG and Pierce did look a little tired at the end of game 3. Hopefully it was just the flight and some rest will get them right back to speed.
The winner clear to ‘C’
Eddie House warming is welcome
FL's Take: Doc needs to play Eddie. He did a great job in game 3 and with him at the point, the Celtics actually took the lead.
Kobe Bryant talks Patriots, Red Sox
Phil Jackson may coach it, but Doc Rivers can couch it
Rajon Rondo status still up in air
Crazy like a Fox: Ex-Celt prefers L.A. To Hub
Players react to ref’s charges
As Kobe Bryant comes on, Kevin Garnett just fades away
FL's Take: There are so many articles today questioning KG. I hope he takes note and comes to play tonight and if he does, the Celtics should win off his energy alone. He said in his press conference that he felt he was taking too many jumpshots and needs to go to the hoop more and hopefully he will.
After Game 3 woes, Lakers and Celtics need to shoot straight
Globe Rondo expects to play
FL's Take: The Celtics need Rondo. Like Perk said, when Rondo runs the point, they have 18-20 seconds to work the defense. When Rondo is out, they have 10-12 seconds. And when Sam is in, they don't work the offense because Sam shoots every time down.
Getting more from Garnett would be ticket
This calls for a Stern response
Doc's prescription for his players? Rest
Painting ugly picture
Bryant comes out swinging
Odom is taking the foul trouble personally
A time out for bank in renaming the Garden
Ryan looks ahead to game 4
The last play
FL's Take: I think Doc made some mistakes in the end of game 3. Not getting Ray more shots, not trapping Kobe, not fouling with just under 30 seconds to go. But, Doc has done a great job so far and maybe he was feeling a little jet lag too.
Practice chatter
Celtics.com Rondo aims to play in game 4
LOY's Place Thoughts going into game 4
Tonight's officials are...
FL's Take: With all the allegations floating around, I do expect the rest of the finals to be officiated fairly well. They can't afford to be questioned right now. Sure they will miss some calls, they are only human, but they are going to try to do it right. After all, the feds are watching now.
ESPN NBA has no quick fix for Donaghy's fixing charges
NBA is doing little to squash suspicions of impropriety
Simmons: You want answers? I think you're entitled
Reporting from Game 3 of the Finals
Jump shot Jesus has returned
FL's Take: Ray's jumper is a thing of beauty when he is on. Hopefully, Ray will continue to hit his shots as the Celtics need him to spread the floor for the inside game.
TrueHoop Never going to see another player/coach
Hoopsworld Lakers keys to game 4
Red's Army We really want this one
Perkisabeast Who will you believe David Stern or your own lying eyes?
FL's Take: I have to admit that when you look at some of the calls made and missed, you really have to wonder if there isn't some truth to what Donaghy is saying.
JS Online Walton's back from injury
Sports of Boston Celtics four point play
Washington Post Refgate puts NBA in a fix
For Luke Walton, Father's Day is here
Boston seeks a way to win one in LA
Hartford Courant Time for Finals to live up to billing
NBA officiating called into question
ProJo It's high time Rivers finally gets his due
Rivers declines to blame officials
FL's Take: How refreshing for a coach to call it like it is. Even though the Lakers went to the line a lot more than the Celtics, they were the more aggressive team just like the Celtics were more aggressive in game 2.
Preparation of Ray Allen is anything but routine
Hoopshype Thoughts on game 3
SB County Sun Garnett looking from the outside
Press Enterprise Lakers need more from Odom for shot to win title
FL's Take: I think Perk's defense has a lot to do with Odom's struggles. In game 3, Odom started to get going when Perk was out. Doc needs to play Perk in the 4th quarter. Maybe then the Celtics won't give up their leads at the end.
In the finals, it's easy to spin it either way
LA Times Defense rules the Finals
FL's Take: I have always said that defense is what wins championships. And, defense will win this series.
Lakers could use a bang from big men

If the NBA is rigged it's got to get a lot better at it
Lakers try to get their groove
Kevin Garnett's jump shots are good - for the Lakers
FL's Take: Hey KG, are you getting this? Take it to the hoop!!
Donaghy's claim opens old wound for Kings fans
Lakers don't seem up to the challenge
Lakers Celtics game 3 memorable night for the wrong reasons
Jackson knows how to play it cool
Press Telegram Gasol faring well against Garnett
Bad calls gives NBA referees a bad wrap
LA Daily News An Auerbach at home in LA
Worcester Telegram Could the series turn on Rondo's ankle?
Kobe says Schilling off base about his yelling
Dime Bad timing for singing Dohaghy, Rondo injury
KC Star Bryant becoming Jordan, Garnett becoming Sampson
The Star Celtics need Garnett to get back on target
SI.com Going small may help the Lakers
Rings, not great stats, the mark of greatness
Vujacic playing like Machine for Lakers
USA Today Guru keeps Celtics on defense
Reuters Garnett needs to emerge from slump, says coach
National Post Players not buying what Donaghy's selling
Sporting News Lakers, Celtics look to play better in game 4
Rondo has answered the call and still has room to grow
Shamrock Headband 50% of something
Slam Online Quotes from practice
Fox Sports Both teams look forward to better game 4 outing
Time to see if the Truth can handle LA
AFP Celtics hope to bounce back as Lakers try to pull even
HoopsAddict Doc giveth and Doc taketh away
Globe and Mail Dissecting Kobe
CBS Sports Garnett's skills wasted while he hangs around the perimeter
Chicago Tribune Marquette administrator provides Celtics' motto
Metro What's wrong with Kevin Garnett?
NBA.com No excuses
NY Times Rondo's injury adds uncertainty to Celtics' backcourt
Lex Nihil Novi How bad do you want it?
Two games left, one win needed
C's pounded in game 3 of 84 finals
Bostonist Outplayed
Yardbarker Update from Rondo
Headband challenge
Leon Powe Fan Site What an awful game
Patriot Ledger Early rising Celtics fans face dilemma with late start times

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