CELTICS GREEN ...a boston celtics blog.: Fiddlin' and Diddlin'

Herald Lakers put 17 on hold
Celtics can’t afford to go to brink
FL's Take: I don't want this to go to 7 games. The Celtics must find a way to end it in 6. The injuries are a factor and they are just going to get worse, not better. If Pierce, Garnett and Ray show up and if the Celtics play their defense, I think they can close it out in spite of the injuries.
’Garbage’ time for Kevin Garnett
FL's Take: I think KG's struggles are related to the fact that he didn't have Perk in there to fill up the middle.
Coaching breakdown: Phil Jackson’s full of it
Kobe Bryant: Lakers’ man of steal
FL's Take: It is a lot easier to make steals when you can body block and reach in without fear of getting a foul.
Inactives stick with Celtics
Paul Pierce is on a mission
Shoulder shelves Kendrick Perkins
FL's Take: Perk is very important to this team and his absence just shows how much.
Lakers prolong series, but odds still easily favor Celtics
Lakers get a gift from Kevin Garnett
Kevin Garnett’s ‘ticket’ doesn’t admit 1
Celtics fans keep the faith
From church bells to wedding bells, Red Auerbach a loyal friend
Globe LA Dodgers
It was there for the taking
No party on the coast
Pierce's effort goes unrewarded
Bryant able to finish what he started
Rivers points out Rondo's problems
Cassell ready to point the way in Game 6
Allen tends to family matter
FL's Take: My prayers go out to Ray Allen and his family. When a child is ill, it is one of the hardest things to deal with.
Their gift was their presence
Good experience: Brown is enjoying ride
There is no substitute for a quality bench
Though dejected, Boston fans cling to confidence
Lakers Newble aware on and off the floor
Various posts on Globe Celtics' blog
Celtics.com Post game presser
Post ups notebook
CelticsBlog Celtics in 6
It's not just how you finish
LOY's Place Celtics fail to close it out, Series returns to Boston
Comments from the other side - Lakers game 5
Celtics 17 Parade postponed: LA wins game 5
NBA.com Everything but the ring
Lakers survive Celtics comeback, win game 5
The young dumb survivors
Game 5 live blog and last thoughts
ESPN Bryant got some help from his friends
Late game let down keeps Celts' champagne corked
Lakers ready to make history? Probably not without help
Farmar steps up in game 5
TrueHoop Tough night for Ray Allen
Live blogging game 5
Hoopsworld Game 5 courtside blog
Bryant's defense keeps Lakers' season alive
Don't blame Dick Bavetta
Full Court Press Boston falls just short and loses game of inches
Union Tribune LA stayin' alive after tense victory in game 5 at home
Bucks Diary Heroes and goats from game 5
The Celtics heist no one mentions
USA Today Lakers' Gasol, Odom deliver in time of need
Pierce does his job, but Celtics can't clinch
Journal Sentinel NBA's officiating issue has smoke, but no fire
NY Times Officiating crew is a focus after assignment of Bavetta
Lakers say it isn't over, Last word to be in Boston
Yahoo Sports Garnett's game 5 performance smells foul
Now real test comes for Kobe, Lakers
Refs in crosshairs of biased announcers
FL's Take: I love Tommy. He may be biased, but that is what makes him the best. I hate having to listen to other announcers. I want my color green.
Lakers running out of time to solve Celtics defense
Bleacher Report Kevin Garnett chokes again in Boston loss
Worcester Telegram Homecoming
Ailing shoulder shelves Perkins
Dime Lakers survive, advance to game 6
Casino Celtics gambling on home court to win them title after loss
Concord Monitor Laker win sends series to Boston
Connecticut Post Lakers steal game 5
Globe and Mail Pierce steps out of shadows
Fox Sports Kobe, Lakers just good enough in game 5
Lakers get it done ugly in game 5
LA Times Lonnie White's X's and O's for the Lakers-Celtics series
Odom is key for the Lakers
FL's Take: Odom and Gasol both had big games because Perk wasn't there to body up and keep them out of the paint.
Lakers rise to the occasion to beat Celtics
Don't dare count out the Lakers
Lakers have a faint pulse
Lakers still have desire
Heroics just elude Celtics' Paul Pierce
Shoulder injury puts Perkins on the bench
Kobe still trying to write a happy ending
The World of Doug Christie The Kings and fans were stiffed and it's still happening
FL's Take: Yes, it is still happening. The officiating in the league needs a revamp. Control has to be taken out of Stern's hands and checks and balances have to be set up to allow the bad calls to be questioned.
Hartford Courant Kobe's school of logic passes test
Injured shoulder forces Perkins to sit
OC Register Garnett: I played like garbage
CBS Sports Hurt or not, Rondo must step up for Celtics
SI.com Kobe: Only balance can bring title
Pierce gaffe spoils big scoring night
NECN Garden is going to be a jungle
Houston Chronicle Celtics leave LA unhappy
Lakers Nation Ray Allen's daughter rushed to hospital, diagnosed with diabetes
ProJo Lakers prove too tough, keep series alive
Tough Lakers hold off key Celtics
Garnett: I played like garbage tonight
NBC Sports Defense, rebounding the difference for Celtics
AFP Garnett, Pierce, and Allen unite to approach title NBA dream
Sporting News Why the Celtics will win and other winning thoughts
Lakers look to Kobe to turn around series against the Celtics
FanHouse James Posey: The new Robert Horry
Celtics injuries loom for game 6
Lex Nihil Novi 1984 C's win game 4 of NBA Finals
FL's Take: I love these looks back at these classic series. Reminds me that even with ups and downs in series, the better team will win.
Bird leads the way to game 5 win for '84 Celts
Lakers take game 6 of '84 Finals
Courtside View No Hollywood ending
Shamrock Headband Gotta fight on
Green Bandwagon Game 5 recap
Sports of Boston Hold the champagne, Celtics lose tough game 5
CelticsNews Back to Beantown
Leon Powe Fan Site Heading back to Boston
Metro Back to Boston
No ducking out for Big 3
Running Up the Score Let's just have the parade and end this

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