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Ray Allen Uncertain for Road Trip
Saturday, November 28, 2009
by FLCeltsFan 2:02 PM
This just posted by Chris Forsberg on Twitter:
Doc says Ray Allen is away from the team due to an issue with his son, Walker. Wouldn't elaborate, uncertain on road trip status. And from the Globe:
Celtics guard Ray Allen missed practice Saturday to be with his son, Walker, who was hospitalized, according to a team source. Allen's status for the Celtics' visit to Miami Sunday has not been determined.
Walker Allen, who suffers from diabetes, was hospitalized Friday. Ray Allen scored 20 points in the Celtics' 116-103 win over Toronto Friday night, leaving the game with 2:08 remaining to visit his son.
My prayers are with Ray and Shannon and Walker. Hopefully it is not serious and he will be on the trip with the team but family comes first. I know how hard it is to have a sick child. Nothing else matters at the time.
Marquis Daniels practiced with the first team and will probably get the nod to start if Ray can't make the trip. Those who have been calling for the team to trade Ray may get a glimpse of life without him.
UPDATE
This just posted by WEEIGameday
Ray Allen is with the Celtics and traveling with them to Miami for Sunday's game.
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Walker Sees Action with Red Claws
by FLCeltsFan 12:40 PM
From Chris Forsberg on ESPN
Celtics forward Bill Walker, assigned to Maine of the NBA Development League last weekend as he recovers from recent knee surgery, scored a team-high 25 points as the Red Claws fell to the Sioux Falls Skyforce, 112-95, in their season-opener Friday night.
Walker connected on 8 of 18 attempts overall, while adding 11 rebounds, 2 assists, and a blocked shot. He did commit a team-high five turnovers in 32 minutes, 45 seconds of action. Their next game is tonight Sat, Nov 28 at Dakota at 8:00 PM ET. Since the Celtics aren't playing tonight, you can catch the game on NBA Futurecast.
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Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 11/28
by FLCeltsFan 11:10 AM
Herald Inconsistent Celtics get bad Rap despite victory
T’d off Rasheed Wallace flips over flops
Defense a part-time job in win
Bobcats throttle Cavaliers
Winless Nets lose 16th straight
Globe Various posts from the game in the Globe Celtics Blog
A day at the Garden
Celtics’ Wallace flips over flops
Celtics lack KO punch
Celtics wear down Raptors
CelticsBlog Celtics, 116-103
Balanced attack leads Celtics to victory over Raptors
The Captain can still get up
Loy's Place Comments from the Other Side - Raptors 11/27
Celtics.com Ford Keys to the Game: Raptors at Celtics
Celtics 17 Celts-Raps Live Chat (Hosted by Gino’s Jungle)
Red's Army Was That Defense I Just Saw?
The Morning Dump... Where 'Sheed is being 'Sheed
CSNNE Celtics drive past Raptors . . . again
Celtics Hub Game#16/82: C’s (11-4) vs. Raps (7-9)
Gone Dinosaur Huntin’
North Station Sports NSS Live Game Chat: Raptors vs Celtics
Good Old Fashioned Celtics Blowout Friday Night
Celtics Town Running Diary: Not much defense as Celtics down Raptors
Hardwood Houdini Celtics Recapture Championship Form
Lex Nihil Novi Will Bird's Celtics Match the Futility of the Wicks-Rowe Era? 83-84
Bulpett Bashes Late 80s Celtics
C's Face Tree Rollins Year after He Bit Ainge 83-84
Paul Pierce, Larry Bird, and my Celtic Crankiness
12-4: Celtics 116, Raptors 103
Road Unis at Home
Gino's Jungle Celtics Swagger Returns in Win Over Raptors
CelticsLife Latrell Foreclosure
Celtics outshoot Raptors, 116-103, improve to 12-4
Celtics/Raptors Post Game Presser
Celtics 116, Raptors 103 Highlights
Eagle Tribune Garnett still finding his way
National Post Waiting for 'it' to click
Celtics trying to get back into shape
Raptors Republic Raptors Roll Call Nov 27 vs Celtics
Slapped silly in Boston
Toronto Sun Team motto: All for none
Raps defence disappears
Dimemag My Name is Earl
We Reminisce: Kevin Garnett & The Fun Police
WEEI The Three-Pointer: Classic Sheed, In More Ways Than One
Yahoo.com Bucks hope to hold winning pair
ESPN Boston Celtics know that sharp shooting won't always be enough
Allen Iverson: Philadelphia 76ers reportedly considering making an offer
Boston Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace peeved at floppers in the NBA
Weekend Dime: Latest NBA chatter
Crunching the numbers: C's vs. Raptors
Celtics Stuff Live Gold Rarities Postgame Show: Celtics vs Raptors
CT News Celtics Down Raptors in Shoot Out: 116-103
Telegram Hudson is no NBDL guy
Celtics add by division
Wallace rips refs — again
MetroWest Daily News Celtics 116, Raptors 103: C's return to form in romp over Toronto
Green Street Fast Break: Celtics vs. Raptors
Pierce adds injury to insult
Sheed: NBA going soft
NESN Live Blog: Raptors at Celtics
Celtics Ditch Friday Night Blues With 116-103 Win Over Toronto
Celtics' Inside Game Boxes Out Raptors in Friday's Win
Draft Express 2009-2010 D-League Preview / Power Rankings (Part One)
The Quad Have the C’s Regained Early Season Eastern Conference Supremacy?
TruFan Thoughts on the Celtics so far
Patriot Ledger Celtics break Friday night hex
Enterprise CELTICS NOTEBOOK: Rebounding has been a problem again this season
Raptors Player Paul Pierce Dunk on Bosh, Triano gets Pissed
The Star Flat Raptors hope to rebound against Celtics
Examiner Un-luck of the Irish
SportsNet Fast Break: Bosh faces nemeses in Boston
Root Zoo Quantifying the prep to pros success since Kevin Garnett
American Chronicle Red Claws seeking right mix ; The final roster for Maine's inaugural season has a blend of veterans and prospects.
Slam Online A Game of Numbers
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Comments from the Other Side - Raptors 11/27
by FLCeltsFan 10:36 AM
One thing I have to say about the Raptors fans, they might not like their team very much but they sure to talk about it a lot. One board had over 90 pages, one had over 50 and a third had over 20 pages. Most of the posts were trashing their own team, but there were a few gems about the Celtics too. Enjoy!
Team might as well forfeit and head back to T.O....
Excuse me, while I go and have a nightmare about the next game.
Prediction
Raptors come out firing
67-55 at the half.
Everyone is excited at how quickly this team turned around
Final Boston 116 - Toronto 98
There's no "D" in Toronto Raptors... But there's a crap load of "O's"
Sad thing is, despite this negativity, they actually will show up for this game and lead for a decent amount of the game, but then go back to their old ways in the 2nd half. What a predictable team we have on our hands..
Prediction: KG shoves CB4 to the floor 3 times and CB4 just shrugs it off...rest of the teammates don't stand up for CB4 because they're pussiesJose GEts burned on D repeatedly, Tries to make up for it by handing Gatorade to the rest of the bench Boston has a 20 pt lead at the 8 minute mark of the 1st quarter
Prediction: Garnett goes up to Jose and punches his defence-less face.
Then when Jose's down, I hope KG sacks him too, then proceeds to go over to the bench and sack Jarrett Jack along with Jay Triano and Antoine Wright....he is allowed to do this without suspension. He gets a by in the first round of the playoffs if he does it.
Don't really have much confidence in this team right now
There gonna win this one for sure.
Boston is Overrated and we're underrated cause we lost today.
I call a Hedo buzzer shot Raps win 108-107.
In an effort to sustain the one step forward one step back theme, I suggest we will win one of the next 2, followed promptly by threads about how big we should build our trophy case, and lose one of the next 2, followed promptly by threads about where we should hide the bodies.
Best case they play like they did against Phoenix, lost in the 4th, worst case we get blown out like in Denver.. Either way, no chance for a win here.....
I am almost praying for a beat down like the one we got from Denver last year so we can finally get rid of JT and get a real coach like Saunders or JVG.
Its the physical players that bully us. And unfortunately with KG/Sheed/Perk/Rondo that's just whats going to happen Friday. Guys like SJax/Gwall just killed us because they are physically taking it to our wings, this time it will be the bigs turn to get bullied.
KG "I'M'A BULLY THESE N.... O wait, white guys."
I guarantee you Jay will pull out his starters for the game after 1 quarter once we're down 20
Like 'em or hate 'em, Celtics at 80% effort will still beat the Raps comfortably. Celtics, 116-88.
Boston beat Charlotte by 33 earlier this year, we lost to them by 35... Uh-oh.
We sure don't play like we should be we always play Boston well and the Celts are very shaky right now. Close game, Raps win...
I'm actually feeling a win here tonight. The Celtics have been struggling big time lately and will under estimate the Raptors thus resulting in a loss for them!
If the game is close, the Raps should start hacking Rondo. He is shooting 33% from the free throw line
2 bosh killers on the same team. I expect another horrible game from bosh.
I don't care what happens if I get to see someone put KG on the ground. It's a shame the Raptors are a team of nice guys.
I hate KG and Rondo
Sheed is still a but chunky and not in his best game shape.
KG is still a bit gimpy.
If there's any time for Bosh to shake off his demons against these guys it's now. Statement game for him.
There is no way we are going to beat them...They actually play defence we have like no chance cause our defence is our offence LOL
I'm expecting the Malace at the Place, Air Canada style. If Garnett starts acting like the racist dick he is, and start waving fingers at our players, I wanna see someone their beer at him.
I wouldn't waste my ice cold beer on that clown.
Chris is completely indimidated
Our shots are going in now but during the second half when Boston tightens their D and we hit a wall, the game will be over
Interesting fact so far: Boston have so many points in the paint and all of them uncontested = 0 free throws for them
Wright is a freakin black hole. He's like a fat kid with a candy bar. Once he gets his hands on it, he ain't givin it up for nothin.....
Rondo looks like he's just messin around out there. He pretty much knows he can do whatever he wants at will.
Hahaha, Boston's shooting 83%. Hahahaha
Sheed only got the tech to make the game remotely interesting.
Sheed is still one of the most entertaining players in the NBA. Hes fun even when hes screwing around.
Looks like we have a fresh new excuse for the Charlotte game--they're killing the Cavs right now.
What happened to the Celtics league best defense. Did they decide they didn't need to try defensively tonight to beat us, so they might as well chill out and have fun?
When a team normally as detail-oriented and intense as Boston just goes through the motions like this, what you've got is a case of taking a game for granted.
Now we know why bosh never passes...
Because he can't.
We used to play up to our opponent.
That takes too much effort though.
So we found a way to make a team play down to us.
Most quiet crowd of the season...
Their voices are gone from cheering so much. It's not every day their team scores on every possession.
I wish Boston would start taking this game seriously right now and blow us out. Instead of waiting and winning by only 10-20 later in the game. Give this pathetic group more excuses to keep this garbage piled together.
Finally they whistle KG for manhandling Bosh
I'm pretty sure Boston is treating this like a scrimmage and getting some cardio in, and wer not winning anything lol.
Anyone notice Bargs run back and do a good job on Ray Allen after turning it over??? No, cause hes is the lazy and doesn't care and cant defend mah grandma....
Amir picks up fouls quicker than Eddy Curry35. eats bigmac's.... He has 3 fouls in 5 minutes tonight.
35 year old Ray Allen has more energy than our whole team.
Throw Pierce to the floor please. If you're going to use a foul, USE IT.
Wright needs to stop shooting NOW!
I will hire one of you to go take out Wright's legs. No joke, I'll pay you 1000 dollars.
$2000 an you have a deal.
As the season progresses, you will up that number.
Shoot, I'll do it for free man...just provide a crow bar, a six pack of Heinikens, and a ski mask and I'm game.
Our whole team is a team of scrubs
The refs decided it was time to get Hedo out of the game since he was beginning to burn the Celts. Just like they did to Bargs at the last game vs Orlando.
Even Kendrick Perkins dominates bosh - barg duo.. Worst defense in nba history
Perkins is a real center and has 40 pounds on Bosh, there's no way Bosh should have to guard a guy like Perkins unless on a switch.
If Pierce is just going to smash his fat ass into the paint every time at least make him pay for it.
This is the most frustrating raps team ever. I really hate this team
Daniels looking like the next Kobe against us
Why do I bother on being a Raptor fan?
H man PIERCE IS NASTY! That was fierce .... Pretty huge offensive foul though lol.
Sick stuff though.
Dirty play by Pierce.
I wish reggie was on the floor because he would punch pierce in the face next time he drives.
Our coaching staff should have started a brawl, it's not like they're doing any coaching.
Watch this **** get posted on nba.com as highlight dunk of the day. **** dirty play.
That play culminates tonight, Boston is just a tough team, we're not . . . Offensive or not, our team just got dunked over and bitch slapped.
Bosh is angry @ KG for letting Pierce hurt him.
I have the solution to our problems. We need to free Marcus Banks . I can't see how he can do any worse than Jose out there.
Perk 4 mvp
We need a Big like Perkins at the C position for this team to ever be successful...
Utterly disgraceful.
The complete void of D is incidental to me to the fact that not one guy confronted Pierce after flattening Bosh.
What was once incompetence is now that plus cowardice.
sometimes I wonder which one I hate most pierce or garnett?
I hate Scalabrine ... The guy eats his own press as a fan favourite.
How can they say we are inconsistent. We consistently play no D, suck on 3rd Q, and shoot jumper after jumper.
Wow. I like watching a lot of these aging veterans on the Celtics get back on D every time and all of our guys in their primes walking up the floor gassed.
Priceless.
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Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 11/27
Friday, November 27, 2009
Division Rivals Square Off at the Garden
by FLCeltsFan 1:06 PM
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Toronto Raptors (7-9) at Boston Celtics (11-4)
Friday, November 27
7:30 PM ET
Regular Season Game #16, Home Game #10
TV: CSN HD, TSN, LP 754
Radio WEEI, CJCL
TD Banknorth Garden
Referees: Derrick Stafford, Tony Brown, Ed Malloy
The Celtics are undefeated in division play but they have struggled in their last two games against division foes as it took overtime to get past the Knicks and then a 3 point win over the Sixers in which Paul Pierce played 43 minutes.
The Celtics have been struggling on both ends of the floor but then, so have the Raptors. The Raptors have lost four straight on the road after a 116-81 loss at Charlotte on Wednesday. Toronto shot a season-low 34.5 percent and scored 35 second-half points in that contest. They have allowed seven straight opponent to score more than 100 points and are giving up 108.6 points per game, which is the worst in the Eastern Conference.
The Raptors are a 3 point shooting team and although they have been struggling, if the past few games are any indication, they will find their shooting touch in time to torch the Celtics in this game. The Sixers aren't known as a perimeter shooting team and yet were hitting from everywhere on the court in their last game.
After this game, 7 of the Celtics next 8 games are on the road. A win in this game would give them confidence and momentum going into the next tough stretch of games.
![[image]](http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/.element/img/2.0/sect/basketball/nba/teampages/toppers/celtics_514x96.jpg)
Coach: Doc Rivers
Average Age: 27.9
Average Height: 6-6
Average Weight: 224
Probable Starters
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Rondo/ R Allen/ Pierce/ Garnett/ Perkins
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Coach: Jay Triano
Average Age: 26.7
Average Height: 6-7
Average Weight: 226
Probable Starters
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Calderon/ DeRozan/ Turkoglu/Bosh/ Bargnani
Key Matchups
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Rajon Rondo vs Jose Calderon
It doesn't get easier for Rondo as he faces yet another tough matchup. Calderon is a quick PG who will give Rondo problems if he doesn't bring his A game.
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Kevin Garnett vs Chris Bosh
Chris Bosh is one of the top young power forwards in the game today but he always seems intimidated by KG and rarely plays well against the Celtics. He averaged 16.5 points on 42.9 percent shooting vs the Celtics last season, well below his season averages. Bosh is leading the Raptors in points (25.4), Rebounds (11.9), and Blocks (1.2) and so it is important to slow down Bosh Let's hope that KG continues to intimidate him in this game.
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Paul Pierce vs Hedo Turkoglu
Turkoglu plays Pierce very well and he always seems to have a good game vs the Celtics. More than once, he pulled out a win for his team when he was with the Magic. Pierce's defense will be needed as much as his offense in this game.
Keys to The Game
Defense, Defense, Defense The Celtics must find their defense again. They have been allowing way too many open shots and easy baskets recently. They need to get back to what has made them such a tough team. Against the Raptors, they especially need to tighten up their perimeter defense as they are a very good 3 point shooting team.
Rebound The Celtics have to crash the boards on both ends. Defensive rebounds prevent second chance opportunities for the Raptors and Offensive rebounds given them extra shots along with preventing the fast break for the Raptors. Rebounding is mostly effort and desire and the Celtics need to be showing both of those things.
Take it To the Hoop The Celtics need to take the ball into the paint and either get the score or draw the foul. Quick 3's are not good offense, especially the way they haven't been falling for them recently. They need to run the offense and move the ball and make the extra pass.
Play 48 Minutes Recently the Celtics have been playing in spurts like they think they can just turn it on and off. They need to come out strong and build a lead in the first quarter instead of digging a hole that they have to work harder to get out of. They also need to keep their effort up and not allow the Raptors to get back in the game if they get up. They've been able to win the last two games with up and down play, but just barely.
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Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 11/26
Thursday, November 26, 2009
by FLCeltsFan 9:38 AM
First of all, let me wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! And, now on to today's Links.
Herald Ainge: KG making progress despite warning signs
Celtics thankful for Paul Pierce
Team keeps tabs on Kevin Garnett’s recovery
Lakers tower over Knicks
Report: Allen Iverson to retire
A rare turkey day game for Jazz: Thanksgiving game is first since 1978.
Celtics win just in time
Globe Rivers on Garnett's minutes: 'Just by vision'
Celtics 113, Sixers 110
Pierce provides steady presence in win
Confidence is high for Rondo
In crunch time, Pierce took charge for Celtics
Net asset: Celtics’ late shooting puts this one in win column
CelticsBlog Celtics Hang On For The Win
Big plays in 4th propel Celts over 76ers
Loy's Place Comments from the Other Side - Sixers 11/25
Celtics.com Tony Allen Took Boston Students Grocery Shopping for Thanksgiving Dinner
Ford Keys to the Game: 76ers at Celtics
MetroWest Daily Celtics: Age not the issue for the C's
Celtics 17 Allen Iverson is calling it quits.
Red's Army "KG wouldn’t be playing... if he was hurt"
And the Rollercoaster Ride Continues...
Celtics Hub Game#15/82: C’s (10-4) vs. 76ers (5-9)
Is the “Flip the Switch” Cliche True? C’s 113, Sixers 110
Examiner This Thanksgiving, Celtics fans have a lot to be thankful for
North Station Sports NSS Live Game Chat: Sixers vs Celtics
Hardwood Houdini Rondo Drinks Red Bull After Third, Celtics Win
Lex Nihil Novi "Kevin Garnett is an Average NBA Forward"
11-4: Celtics 113, Sixers 110
Jabbar was No Russell 83-84
CelticsLife 13 Refs Involved in Gambling Scandal According to a Source
Celtics LIMP by Sixers....
Celtics/Sixers Post Game Videos
Boston 113, Philly 110 Highlights
Gino's Jungle Gino's Starting Five
Celtic Nation Thankful For The Truth
CSNNE C's/76ers: Live from the Garden
Rondo shoots the C's to victory
C's avoid upset, squeak passed Sixers
WEEI Doc Rivers, Celtics Pregame on WEEI
Rasheed Wallace, Celtics Postgame Guest on WEEI
Liberty Ballers Sixers lose to Celtics 113-110
Patriot Ledger CELTICS NOTEBOOK: Garnett grinds it out to start
Celtics struggle again in victory over shorthanded 76ers
CELTICS NOTEBOOK: Returning from knee surgery, Kevin Garnett goes full speed
NESN Paul Pierce Potent as Celtics Deep-Six 76ers 113-110
Paul Pierce Proves Celtics Would Be Lost Without 'Truth'
Live Blog: Celtics vs. 76ers
Hawks Out to Prove Themselves in Tough Eastern Conference
Dana Barros Says Celtics Need Consistency to Get Wins
Slam Dunk Central Celtics Slip Past Under-Staffed Sixers 113-110
ProJo Celtics 113, 76ers 110: A close call for Boston
Celtics beat Philadelphia, 113-110, after a wild finish
Celtics-76ers pregame: Rondo will not have to face Williams tonight
Celtics-76ers pregame: Celtics expect more from the 76ers
Celtics journal: Rivers is tired of questions about Garnett’s knee
Morning Journal WAKE-UP CALL: A look at the Eastern Conference free agents thus far WAKE-UP CALL: A look at the Eastern Conference free agents thus far
Philly.com Unemployed Iverson reportedly is retiring
Depleted 76ers are edged by Celtics
Green Street Doc: Pierce is our MVP
Turn up the volume: Pierce imposes his will
Fast Break: Celtics-Sixers
NBA ref scandal re-opened
Sports of Boston Pierce’s 27 Helps Power Celtics Past 76ers
CT News Pierce, Rondo Lead Celtics past 76ers: 113-110
ESPN Pregame notes: C's vs. 76ers
Pierce takes charge
Can Rondo's jumper create confidence?
Paul Pierce makes sure the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers
Celtics Stuff Live Gang Green: Season 3, Episode 6
Dimemag It’s a New Day
Telegram Rivers: KG in time warp
Pierce cooks Sixers’ goose
Celtics slip by sorry Sixers
National Post Doc Rivers not sure Iverson's retirement will stick
4 Sport Boston 14 Reasons Not to Count the C’s Out
Washington City Paper Cheap Seats Daily: There Was a Time When Folks Weren’t Nice to Abe Pollin?
Fan Huddle The Celtics Need Ubuntu More Than Ever
WHDH Source: Gambler claims 13 referees involved in NBA betting scandal
Yahoo NBA bans Kings scout for gambling on team
Ball Don't Lie Allen Iverson retires
Crashing the Glass Celtics win ugly
Inside Boston Sports C's Survive Another Close One
Josh Q Public Giving Thanks To Boston Sports On Thanksgiving
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Comments from the Other Side - Sixers 11/25
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
by FLCeltsFan 11:06 PM
Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving! Today I am thankful for each of you in my Celtics family.
My prediction no Lou Williams possibly no Elton Brand 76ers go down hard to the Celtics..
All in all, we're just shooting bricks for John Wall.
You know...I have the feeling this is a night for a "moral" victory. Not an actual win mind you, but a loss that I'm sure everyone in the locker room will feel not so bad about. A couple quotes about how they are just this close to being a really good team and how they can see it all coming together.
Ahh the only thing I hate more than kg....Celtic announcers.
Eddie Jordan: Please stop running your stupid college gimmick offense, secondly please sit Dalembert. That is all.
Brezec is in to beast the Celtcis better watch out!!!!!!
These ain't the same Celtics. I don't feel an NBA Champion from them.
They ain't hungry.
The Celtics are playing down to the level. They will turn it on soon.
Their no longer NBA title contenders. Now they're at the level of a borderline playoff aging team.
Wow Rondo kicks that ball and they just let it go for a PP dunk?!?!
They are playing good so far. Boston's bench isn't nearly as good as last year with Big Baby out and Powe gone. Sheed is a shell of the player he used to be, he just shoots 3's all game.
Kendrick Perkins and Kevin garnet, hold and push people around and almost never get called. Sam gets called for everything
They play better, offensively, without Brand, the defense is better without both Williams and Brand. That's sad and scary.
And Sammy is still a goddamn idiot. Why would you commit a foul on KG at the 3pt line? And now that.
Celtics can't pull away on there own so they got to get dirty now.
KG's messing with their heads..
He the best in the business at it. Remember the Calderon incident?
The Boston Sterns are at it again.
Kevin garnet out their trying to bully people around. Kapono wasn't havin it, thad looked scared lol
Prizmo looks like he almost threw his back out trying to defend garnet jumpshot.
He doesn't have a back. He's all heart.
Willie Green is having one of those games he frustrates you because it happens four or five times a year.
Dre needs to take some pointers from peirce about taking the ball to the hoop. I mean damn he would rather shoot jumpers that's not his game
Why did Rondo draw two defenders???? Wow, have some sort of defensive awareness.
Thad Young might be the worst finisher in the NBA
Not might be, he is the worst finisher in the NBA.
Wallace has the rep and there's no way that none of the other refs saw it. Wallace's elbow was vicious, Dalembert did no different than any other player in the NBA would have.
Pierce is the franchise. He is clutch.
Rasheed is done, he needs to go home. He is a jump shooter with no legs left.
This is the perfect scenario of how the Sixers, or any poor team, can beat the Celtics. The Celtics are ahead the entire game so they feel confident they are going to win and then just at the end the Sixers might get hot and the Celtics might get cold and the Sixers win. Still a long shot but it is a possibility.
And Pierce gets away with a reaching foul while taking a "charge". Horrible call.
That play right there is the main difference between Pierce and Iggy. Pierce would have pulled up and hit the 10 footer. Iggy drove the lane out of control and drew the charge.
Come on, that's an awfully ticky tack indictment, especially when you really look at the play. Iguodala didn't charge, Pierce wasn't set, reached in and got away with it. Getting away with a foul isn't something to give someone that kind of credit for.
You gotta be kidding me. Fall away jump shots from Rondo?
Doc Rivers turned out to be a good coach.
Disappointing end even though before the game I had little doubt we'd lose
Great performance by the team. Jrue Holiday and the team got roughed up by the Boston Sterns but they fought back
Tonight was a good game and the I'm glad Sixers played well. Having said that, this team sucks and it is for the best that they lost the game. They could be 4th in the lotto standings by Monday.
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Celtics Looking To Start New Win Streak as they Host the Sixers
by FLCeltsFan 2:16 PM
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Philadelphia 76ers (5-9) at Boston Celtics (10-4)
Wednesday, November 25
7:30 PM ET
Game #15, Home Game #9
TV: CSNHD, TCN-P, NBA LP 754
Radio: WEEI, WIP
TD Banknorth Garden
Referees: Joe Crawford, Eric Lewis, Scott Wall
The Celtics beat the Sixers 105-74 in their first meeting this season. I am sure the Sixers are coming into the Garden with revenge on their minds, especially if they have been watching the way the Celtics have been playing recently.
The Sixers are playing in the second of back to back games and in the 3rd game in 4 nights while the Celtics have been off since Sunday. The Sixers game last night went down to the wire as they lost to the Wizards by one point. Hopefully, fatigue for the Sixers and rest for the Celtics will translate into a win for home team.
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Probable Starters
Rajon Rondo PPG 10.8 APG 8.9 SPG 2.6
Ray Allen PPG 15.0 APG 3.2 3P% .304
Paul Pierce PPG 19.6 RPG 4.9 APG 3.8
Kevin Garnett PPG 13.2 RPG 7.6 BPG 1
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Kendrick Perkins PPG 10.5 RPG 7.1 BPG 2.1
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Probable Starters
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Lou Williams PPG 16.7 APG 5.1 SPG 1.8
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Andre Iguodala PPG 18.2 APG 5.7 3P% .304
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Thaddeus Young PPG 13.4 RPG 4.3 APG 2.2
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Elton Brand PPG 12.1 RPG 6.5 BPG 1.3
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Samuel Dalembert PPG 5.4 RPG 6.2 BPG 1.4
Key Matchups
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Rajon Rondo vs Lou Williams
Lou Williams is a young point guard getting is first chance at starting and is making the most of it. In their first meeting this season, neither PG stood out but Rondo had slightly better stats with 11 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals to 7 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals for Williams. Rondo needs to be aggressive and go at Williams and he will be able to take advantage of the matchup.
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Kevin Garnett vs Elton Brand
This is a matchup of two recovering stars. Brand was out all last season for the Sixers and KG missed the last two games vs Philly with the flu and then the knee injury. KG has a height advantage but Brand has a power advantage. Neither player is quite 100% yet, but both can cause trouble if they get in a groove. KG and Perk will have to work together to guard the interior against a strong Philly front line.
Honorable Mention
Paul Pierce vs Andre Iguodala
Although Iguodala is playing the 2 guard, it will most likely be Paul Pierce who will be charged with trying to slow him down. Iguodala is the key to the Sixers attack. He leads them in points, rebounds, assists, and steals and the only category he doesn't lead them in is blocks. So, the key to slowing down the Sixers is obviously to slow down Andre Iguodala.
Keys to the Game
Defense
As I have said before, defense is going to be the key to every game this season and to winning the championship. The Celtics have talked alot about defense, but have been slipping in playing it in recent games. They need to get back their commitment to team defense.
Rebound
The Sixers have a good rebounding team and the Celtics have to crash the boards to prevent the Sixers from getting second chance baskets and they also need to crash the offensive boards to keep the Sixers from running the break, which they do well. The Celtics are next to last in offensive rebounding. Much of rebounding is effort and desire and the Celtics must show more of both.
Play 48 Minutes
The Celtics have been coming out flat and making runs only to go flat again. The Celtics need to get back to strong starts and playing the entire game instead of digging a hole in the beginning and playing in spurts.
Use the 3 With Caution
Live by the 3 and die by the 3, and the Celtics have been dying by it recently. If the 3's are falling, they are a weapon, but if they aren't, they need to go to the basket. The Celtics have been over relying on the long distance shot and they need to get back to driving to the hoop and either getting the score or drawing the foul.
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Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 11/25
by FLCeltsFan 10:12 AM
Herald No big plans for Allen Iverson, yet
Mourning Wizards tip Sixers
Scouting report: 76ers At Celtics
Gambler details relationship with ex-NBA ref
Globe Practice Notes
Celtics being cautious
Abe Pollin, 85, owner of Washington Wizards
Celtics wary of underdogs
CelticsBlog Shelden Williams Making No Presumptions
Celtics Discussed Iverson
Stadium Journey Boston’s Garden
Celtics 17 Thanksgiving Special: Where Sheed’s Threes, the Thought of Depth, and Lack of Urgency is Killing Us
Red's Army New 8th Seed
Your KG Face of the Day
More Tony Allen, More Marquis Daniels
Your Morning Dump... Where Sheed wants to end things early tonight
CSNNE Home (not so) sweet, Home
Another moment of youth for C's
Celtics Hub Doc’s 180 on Rondo’s Jumper
Daniels’ wrist concerns, TA returning Wednesday?
A Small Sign of the Future: Rajon as the Lone Starter
NESN Celtics Return to TD Garden to Host Philadelphia 76ers
Five Simple Solutions for Celtics to Get Back on Track
Paul Pierce Stands Out as Big One Among Celtics' Big Three
North Station Sports Goldie's Preview - Sixers @ Celtics
Celtics Town Boston Celtics versatility: C's aren't as flexible as they should be
Hardwood Houdini Boston Celtics Look Old – The Poor Mans Excuse
Lex Nihil Novi C's Drop 4th Straight 83-84 C's Drop 4th Straight 83-84
Close Mouth, Play Basketball
Bird Clanging More than His Share of Bricks 83-84
Celtics in 9-Month Slump 83-84
What's wrong with the 1983-84 Boston Celtics? 83-84
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This is How the Lakers Represent Themselves
New Perkins interview on his shot blocking skills
Unrealistic Expectations
Gino's Jungle Upside to Sheed's Woes
Celtics Stuff Live The Celtics Are a Lot Like ‘Lethal Weapon 2’. No, Seriously...
Inside Hoops NBA Rumors: Wednesday, Nov. 25
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Lakers Blog A New York Knick weighs in on who’s better: Celtics or Lakers
Full Court Pest The Most Ridiculous Arguments In Sports: David Stern - The Great Commish
Dimemag The Longest Yard
NY Post Nothing doin' for Nets
ESPN Rondo comfortable with shot
Profiles in Frustration: Al Jefferson
ESPN NBA Awards Watch
Boston Celtics waiting for it to click
13 Games 'til Christmas
MetroWest Daily News Celtics: Perkins' attack no longer offensive
Hoopsworld NBA AM: Time To Pack?
NBA Six Pack: Knicks Were Wise to Pass on Iverson
SB Nation SBN NBA Power Rankings Week 4: Where the Lakers Are Repeat Winners
Kevin Garnett Is Tired Of Helping Reporters Do Their Jobs
CBS Sports 76ers-Celtics Preview
Norwich Bulletin Celtics: Boston battling more than age as it tries to get in sync
Front Office Fans From Man to Dog: The Kevin Garnett Story From Man to Dog: The Kevin Garnett Story
Journal Tribune They're 'all just learning'
Mass Live Celtics buzz: Glen 'Big Baby' Davis eyes return, Washington Wizards praise the Green and more
Springfield Armor beat Maine Red Claws in only tuneup before Friday's NBA D-League opener
Lakers Nation Lakers #2 in the NBA in FG defense; other defensive stats
Green Street Celtics-76′ers Preview
C’s want to see improvement starting now
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Danny Ainge on The Big Show
OSC Governor Proclaims Maine Red Claws Day
Governor Proclaims Maine Red Claws Day
CNBC NBA D-League On The Rise
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WEEI Ainge: KG still 'not himself'
Examiner 9 Months after injury Garnett's health still in doubt.
The Hoop Doctors Early Season MVP Candidates
American Chronicle Red Claws get Walker from Celts to start season
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Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 11/24
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
by FLCeltsFan 1:17 PM
Herald Glen Davis to fight for minutes
Rudy Gay, O.J. Mayo get Grizzlies going good
Globe Globe 10.0: Are the Celtics who we thought they were?
Davis moves closer to returning to court
I Am a Celtic Happy Birthday, Mr. Gorman
(A Tribute to Mike Gorman from Fabio Anderle on the Italian Celtics site - First part is in Italian, English Translation is below the Italian version)
CelticsBlog Glen Davis Set For Early December Return
It's Not Time To Trade Ray Allen, ...Yet
Maine Red Claws Preseason Postgame
Red's Army It's time to preserve Ray Allen
Better Over the Backboard Shot: Rondo or Kobe?
The Celtics deceiving rebounding numbers
Your KG Face of the Day
Your Morning Dump... Where KG really doesn't want to answer knee questions
Myth or Fact: The Celts Are Shooting Too Many 3s
Rondo: Still thinking, not reacting
Perkisabeast The NBA: Where Super Awesome Happy Fun Time Happens.
Wicked Local Monday practice update: No knee(d) to worry about Garnett
CSNNE Celtics notes: Rondo unveils new free-throw routine
KG mum on status of his knee
Celtics Hub Is Rebounding a Problem?
Do You Believe Doc?
A Changing Attitude on Rondo’s Jumpshot
Loscy 34 Questions for the Celtics because I am bewildered «
North Station Sports We Have Explored What the C’s Need– Now It’s Time to Move On
Ron Artest Continues to be a Jackass!
Celtics Town Behind Enemy Lines: Where it's too bad OT didn't end with 9.2 seconds left
The Boston Celtics' true flaws: Responding to Chris Sheridan
A Boston Celtics Thanksgiving: Reasons to be thankful you're a Celtics fan
Hardwood Houdini NBA Power Rankings – Hardwood Houdini Edition
Five Reasons Why Kevin Garnetts Shot Was A Season Changer
Lex Nihil Novi No One Said It was Going to Be Easy
KC Jones Riles Up Pitino 83-84
C's Drop 4th Straight 83-84
Close Mouth, Play Basketball
Celtics Life Today's Video: 1962 NBA Finals
The Problem with the Shot Clock
What the Hell Happened to...Otis Birdsong?
KG Doesn't Want to Discuss Knee
Gino's Jungle Gino Starting five
Red Claws Drop First and Only Preseason Game
Mr. Davis Staying In Shape, Eyeing Return
Hardwood Paroxysm The Value Of An Old Guy. A Really Awesome Old Guy.
NESN Glen Davis Strengthening Left Hand, Plans to Remove Cast Dec. 2
Celtics' Late-November Slump No Cause For Alarm
Fan Huddle Celtics Offense is M.I.A
Newsday Knicks' Curry has rare show of emotion with shove
Green Street Perkins: Inside the mind of a shot-blocker
Celts struggles, by the numbers
Sporting News Does Allen Think Lewis Should\'ve Missed Playoffs?
Hoop Doctors Top 5 Biggest ‘Bad Boys’ of the NBA
McGill Tribune THIRD MAN IN: A Darker side of sports
MetroWest Daily Celtics: Turning troubles around
Patriot Ledger In the NBA, everybody believes they can shoot the ball
FanHouse Paul Pierce Owns Madison Square Garden, Too
Slam Online Sure Shot
No Sympathy for a Sick Don Nelson
Dimemag Bucked Up
Knicks Make Push for Tracy McGrady; Make My Head Hurt
Eddy Curry Clubs Rajon Rondo
Yahoo Glen Davis close to returning to Celtics
Hoopsworld NBA Power Rankings
Celtics Stuff Live This is Just A Tribute
NSA Wins Sports the Way I See It… From My Couch(Volume 9)
Bleacher Report Pivot Points: L.A. Lakers Defense Wins, While Boston Celtics Win Without Pivot Points: L.A. Lakers Defense Wins, While Boston Celtics Win Without
Examiner Celtics lacking complete effort against Magic, Knicks
Josh Q Public Remembering Reggie Lewis On Thanksgiving
NY Mag Nate Robinson: Saboteur and Hero
American Chronicle Red Claws grasping team concept early
ESPN In egolessness, the Celtics are Rolling Stones
Practice report: 'Keep shooting'
KG's knee? Next question
NBA Basketball Power Rankings
As Rasheed goes, the C's go
SI.com Mature Josh Smith propels Hawks atop NBA Power Rankings
Dallas Basketball Mavs Donuts: Rodman Arrested, Bass Disappearing, Garnett Offending, Mavs 3-Point Shooting Solved!
Fox Sports Reserve judgment: Who improved their bench?
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Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 11/23
Monday, November 23, 2009
by FLCeltsFan 12:30 PM
Herald Doc: KG’s return to form a year-long process; Walker sent to D-League
Kevin Garnett saves face at MSG
Rasheed Wallace misses mark in Manhattan
Shaq doles out toys and turkeys in Cleveland
Globe Celtics have big void without Davis
Greetings from MSG
Updates from Celtics-Knicks
KG drains buzzer-beating shot, C's win
Analysis of Celtics win over Knicks
Celtic Rondo’s struggles at the line continue Celtic Rondo’s struggles at the line continue
Celtics 107, Knicks 105 (OT)
Good look in OT has Celtics looking good
CelticsBlog The Lobster Roll: Issue 1
The Blame Game
Loy's Place Comments from the Other Side - Knicks 11/22
Random Thoughts on the Celtics Escape from New York
Hardwood Paroxysm Doc Rivers Is Not A Tyrant. He’s A Cheerleader.
Getty's Angle Celtics' Problems are Fixable
Celtics.com Ford Keys to the Game: Celtics at Knicks
Red's Army Your KG Face of the Day
Your Morning Dump... Where KG just isn't KG
Chris Sheridan Knows What's Wrong with the Celtics
CSNNE Waiting for Garnett
Celtics Blog- KG Wins it at the Buzzer
Celtics 107, Knicks 105: KG wins it at the buzzer
Celtics Hub Ray Allen Said What?
A win is a win: Celtics 107, Knicks 105 (OT)
Pure, Sweet Hate: C’s 107, Knicks 105
An Underrated Thing About Doc
ProJo Celtics beat Knicks on Garnett’s jumper in overtime
Celtics win on buzzer-beater by Garnett
Loscy Looking for the Celts’ help defense and offensive fluidity «
North Station Sports NSS Live Game Chat: Celtics vs Knicks
Bewildered Celtics Squeeze by the Knicks 107-105 in OT
Celtics Town There's more to life than Kevin Garnett buzzer-beaters against the Knicks
NY Daily News Thrilling win for Boston Celtics over New York Knicks still a pain for Kevin Garnett
Hardwood Houdini Ride on Celtics Roller Coaster- Green Heart Attack
Paul Pierce – Hardwood Houdini Player of the Week
Lex Nihil Novi First Quarter Observations
10-4: Celtics 107, Knicks 105
Sixers Win, but Both Teams Still Have Issues 83-84
Celtics-Sixers is NBA's Premier Rivalry 83-84
Another Alley-Oop that Results in Garnett Limping
29th in the League in Rebounding
CelticsLife Celtics/Knicks Post Game Videos
KG at the buzzer, C's knock off Knicks in overtime
Celtics 107, Knicks 105 Highlights
The Captain Comes through
Irreplaceable?
Gino's Jungle That's The Ticket, Celtics Beat Knicks in OT
Gino's Starting Five
Fan Huddle Kevin Garnet and Paul Pierce save Boston in OT Win in New York
South Coast Today Free Throws: Boston's three-for-all is notable issue
Off the Dribble Robinson’s Progress Continues to Work Backward
Miami New Times Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics
Green Street Fast break: Celtics-Knicks
Celtics Community Roundup
Blog to be Named Later Scalabrine Photoshop of the Month
North Jersey.com Knicks notes: Nate rebounds
Zags Blog Doc Rivers Can Relate to Mike D’Antoni
Austin Rivers ‘Definitely’ Considering Duke
NY Post Curry apologetic for flagrant foul
Only 'stunted growth' for sorry Knicks: fan interest
CT News Garnett OT Buzzer Beater Drops Knicks:107-105
Dimemag KG Pierces the Knicks
Celtics Stuff Live The Celtics are playing like turkeys
Celtics Stuff Live: Scott Souza
ESPN Victory exposes and highlights Boston Celtics' flaws
LA Times Lakers owner Jerry Buss feels like team 'is on a roll'
NESN Has Rasheed Wallace Been Worth It So Far for the Celtics?
Larry Bird, Magic Johnson Inducted Into College Basketball Hall of Fame
Celtics Clip Knicks on Kevin Garnett's Buzzer-Beater in OT
NY Times Celtics 107, Knicks 105 (OT) - Garnett Beats Buzzer, and Celtics Beat the Knicks
WEEI The Three Pointer: A Win Is a Win ... Even Against the Knicks
NBA.com Kings' Westphal enjoys being back in the saddle
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