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Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 4/17
Saturday, April 17, 2010
by FLCeltsFan 11:05 AM
Herald Time to get it done now
All eyes on Dwyane Wade
Celtics-Heat playoff matchups
Rasheed Wallace ready to rock
Rajon Rondo sick of illness
NBA TV analyst Kevin McHale gives his take on the NBA playoffs
Lakers can’t match Thunder’s youth and good health
A defensive downfall...
Big games vs. Celtics
And here comes Dwyane Wade
Surgery for Blazers’ Brandon Roy
Globe Rondo (flu) misses practice
Western Conference preview
Eastern Conference preview
Favorites are prepared to embark on perilous paths
Miami perks him up
Questioning adds to Garnett’s pain
Celtics Blog Ric Bucher Has Our Back. Chris Broussard Wants A Piece
Scott Skiles: More Than a Tough Guy
Celtics Get 19th Pick In Draft
Last Shot For 'Sheed
Celtics Green The Worst Season of Danny Ainge’s Career
Celtics.com Post Ups Notebook
Red's Army Doc: Rondo's been throwing up all night and day
DJ's ring sold at auction
Sheed's gonna do it his way
T-Mobile Game 1 Playoff Ticket Giveaway
CSN-NE The Tip-Off With A. Sherrod Blakely
Celtics look to prove that they're oldies but goodies
Sheed's eye on championship bling, not bandwagon
What makes an NBA Champion?
Celtics Hub CelticsHub’s “Expert” NBA Playoff Predictions: How Far Will Boston Go?
Rondo Sent to Hospital With Flu-Like Symptoms
ProJo After missing last postseason, Garnett raring to go
Interactive Celtics-Heat preview
North Station Sports NSS Living Room Chat with WEEI's Jessica Camerato
Phillip Jackson Is A Smug, Whiny Little Bitch
NBA Playoffs Preview: Eastern Conference
Celtics Town Highlight Reel: Best high school dunk ever?
Jackie MacMullan’s authoritative piece on Kevin Garnett
MW: Rondo, a ‘warrior,’ will play despite flu
Lex Nihil Novi 1988 NBA Playoffs: Celtics Bench Coming Together
1988 NBA Playoffs: Walton's Return Remains Unsettled
1988 NBA Playoffs: Boston's Focus is Defense
Celtics Life Kendrick Perkins Gets His Eat On
Pierce, KG, and Doc check in at today's practice
Celtics get the 19th Pick in this year's NBA Draft
Sporting News Breaking Down the East Playoffs
Miami Herald Miami Heat knows ailing Celtics still dangerous
Item Live Healthy Celtics could cure Boston championship drought
Star Telegram This could be it for James in Cleveland
Bleacher Report Time for Celtics to Put Up or Tap Out
Fallen Celtic: Remembering Reggie Lewis
Miami Heat Vs Boston Celtics: Game 1 Preview
Rajon Rondo Is Key To Boston Celtics' Playoff Run
The Most Important NBA Playoffs Ever
Telegram Flu could affect Celtics' Rondo in Game 1Flu could affect Celtics' Rondo in Game 1
Flu could affect Rondo in Game 1
Dime Mag NBA Playoff Preview: LeBron, ‘Melo, Jennings, D-Wade in action
Top 10 NBA Championship X-Factors
Hoopsworld Full NBA Mock Draft
Indy Star Big guys take stage as NBA playoffs begin
Metro West Daily News Courtside View: Garnett good to go
Loscy Playoff Predictions & How The Celtics Fit In
Star Tribune McHale sizes up NBA playoffs, sidesteps the Wolves
Standard Cavaliers predicted in four or fewer over Bulls
To the Tin 2009-2010 ToTheTin NBA Awards
Google Bulls eyeing upset of Cavaliers
ESPN 'Sheed: Confidence is fine, thanks
Simmons: First-round knockout
Bucher: C's to conference finals
Rumor: C's intrigued by Rip
Wading in
Practice report: Rondo sits with flu
Celtics shimmy to No. 19 in draft
Rasheed Wallace admits to a "so-so" season in Boston, but says criticism won't affect his playoffs
David Stern meets the press
NBA Playoffs: What to watch for in Boston Celtics-Miami Heat series
WEEI No more excuses: Playoffs will define Celtics
Where did it go wrong for Celtics?
Miami Herald With growing pains gone, Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade ready to bust out
Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics: Who has the edge?
NECN Health issues still a concern for Celtics
Celtics business model 'all about winning championships'
Enterprise Celtics are vulnerable entering NBA playoffs
Celtics will have to deal with dangerous Dwyane Wade
CELTICS NOTEBOOK: Wallace is not concerned with negative fan reaction
The Best Blogs DJ's ring sold at auction
Palm Beach Post Heat must stop Rajon Rondo and Celtics' Big Three to have a chance
Green Street Celtics land pick number 19 in draft
Defending D Wade
Finley on D&H: C’s need to show respect
Bet Us Eastern Conference Playoff Previews – Dwyane Wade vs. Boston Three Party
5 Burning Questions – Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics
Cleveland.com Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West could be working out a plea deal
Slam Online Celtics/Heat Series Preview
Eastern Conference X-Factors
Yahoo For Thunder, age is nothing but a number
Talk Hoops 2010 NBA Playoffs Preview - 4) Boston Celtics vs. 5) Miami Heat
The Sports Debates The 2010 Most Interesting NBA Playoff Series Debate… Bring the Edge Back with Boston-Cleveland
The Star NBA playoff preview: Eight series, eight questions
NESN Time Is Now for LeBron James to Lead Cavaliers to NBA Title
Rajon Rondo Suffering From Flu, Expected to Play on Saturday in Playoff Opener
Celtics Ready to Compete in Postseason Once Again With Healthy Kevin Garnett
Celtics' Veteran Leadership Will Push Them Past Heat in First Round of Playoffs
CBS Sports East playoff preview: Only drama will be Heat-Celtics series
Classic 17 NBA Playoffs Preview – First Round
Post Gazette Fear factor missing despite Cavaliers' strength
Pro Basketball News Sense of finality swirls around Celtics-Heat showdown
Hardwood Paroxysm That Dream Where I'm in the NBA and Steal Someone's Skills
Hoop Doctors Top Ten Storylines For The 2010 NBA Playoffs
AJC Hawks apparently have some convincing to do
Orlando Sentinel TNT’s Doug Collins says Orlando Magic defense will play major factor against Charlotte Bobcats
Mass Live Celtics buzz: Kevin McHale, Dee Brown among potential Doc Rivers replacements, Miami Heat matchups and more
NY Times Bucks, Thunder Got Their Biggest Lift From the Top
NBA.com Championship hopes tied up in how these seven stars fare
Reflective Inklings NBA Playoffs 2010: East Predictions
Numbers Don't Eastern Conference First Round Previews
The Sports Fan NBA Playoff Picks & the First Annual Dunleavy Awards
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The Worst Season of Danny Ainge’s Career
Friday, April 16, 2010
by Lee Lauderdale 4:18 PM
That Stinks!!
This has been Danny Ainge's worst season by far. Rasheed Wallace was his worst move but none of them were really good. It is truly damning with faint praise to suggest that the signing of Shelden Williams was probably his best move of the past year. Yet Shelden has played solidly, with energy, and exceeded the low expectations that came with his "Bust" label upon arrival. He has worked hard in games and in practice regardless of his wildly fluctuating playing time. If only Danny's other additions had reached a level even slightly above expectations.
Marquis Daniels looked every bit as good as I had hoped--until he ravaged his thumb and underwent season-altering, if not season-ending, surgery. The experiment with him as a ball-handling swingman playing good defense to counterbalance the flaws in Eddie House's game looked good until House lost his jumper and 'Quis lost his hand. By the time Marquis returned, Eddie was mired in a prolonged slump and Daniels never regained his confidence. Another acquisition that lived up to his negative expectations (frequently injured and/or invisible) rather than blossoming under the limited demands of a role player on a contender.
The return of Big Baby Davis after the rest of the league had spurned him was Danny's other "big" move. Glen has played with energy after finally returning from his self-imposed exile caused by breaking his thumb on his homie after the long-time friend supposedly cast aspersions on Davis' new fiancee. He's shown a knack for corralling offensive rebounds and a similar knack for giving the ball back by forcing up the rebound into a crowd for a blocked shot. Less needed has been the midrange jumper from last season as Sheed and Garnett have become primarily outside players at this stage in their careers. He's not always effective but at least he is trying hard--not a guarantee on this year's team.
Third from the last pick in the draft is never a high recommendation, yet in spite of numerous picks for sale, Boston stayed pat and selected small college phenom Lester Hudson. Lester actually looked better than his predecessor Gabe Pruitt or incumbent backup Eddie House. With an all-in commitment to the aging warriors' closing window the club eschewed developing this rookie or the 2008 draft holdovers Giddens or Walker (although to be fair rotten luck in the form of a knee injury removed Bill Walker from the equation for the tell-tale half of the season leading up to the trade deadline).
The Celtics gave up Hudson for nothing but roster space and sent the other youngsters packing along with Eddie at the deadline to bring in Nate Robinson (and Marcus Landry for salary matching). Nate showed the same attributes that had made him so expendable in New York--streaky shooting, life on the edge of loss of control, and a remarkable lack of defense in someone so athletically gifted. Nate the Great (nix that, make it Nate the Flake) found the Green dog house with late reactions resulting in fouls swiping at his man as he was unable to change directions and a one-on-four three-point effort with 5 seconds gone of the 18 remaining in the quarter--providing plenty of time for the other team to make a final basket. Once again an acquisition lived up to the negative expectations and failed to emerge as a contributor for a contender.
Landry was released and it is hard to see Nate being kept around so the return for the 2008 and 2009 draft classes is a big zero. Well maybe Ainge has turned it around with free agent D-league escapees Oliver Lafayette and Tony Gaffney who are playoff eligible but more likely on hand for a long look for next season as they have 2-year non-guaranteed contracts.
Now to return to the accumulation of excrement in the bag marked Prosecution Exhibit Number 1. I actually feel physically ill as I contemplate the long irksome list of ways Rasheed Wallace has disappointed. Unfortunately I must preface this with the disclaimer that almost all of it was on the warning label that came with the Sheed package. It is somewhat shocking to me that his abysmal 3-point shooting percentage and wildly irresponsible number of attempts fall well down on the list. This aspect at least, while showing decline, is somewhat a surprise as it is a career low by far. Just as damaging has been the slow or nonexistent defensive rotations that seems to be one part physical decline, one part disinterest, one part slow recognition, and one part lazy self-centeredness (and none of those parts are acceptable!) Even more damaging has been the attitude--a tone that might most kindly be described as lackadaisical. Two points in the Bill Simmons' article I found particularly telling, and repugnant. The remark by his friend (father?) that he had never seen a quick-twitch muscle action getting down court that would have caused him to spill his cup of coffee; and Bill's own free-throw-line count where Sheed never crossed either free-throw line (with nine as a high point). This makes me angry! Angry as a fan, angry as a basketball lover and player, angry as an observer, angry as a human being. As I feel my blood pressure rising as I type this, it occurs to me that I am just as angry with Doc. Which raises the question, if Doc had benched him every time he loafed up or down the court, would Rasheed have quit (except in CTC terms [Cut The Check, a phrase of Wallace's own coinage])--on Doc, on the team, on everything but the salary collection? Which brings me to the most harmful aspect of all (other than corrupting perhaps the last real season for the New Big Three): there are two more seasons and $12M on this sluggard's contract! I suppose the list would be incomplete without adding a lack of interest in rebounding, inconsistent individual defense, the continuing wait for his first draw of a charge, and the disarray of the team’s focus as it concentrates on Sheed’s pique rather than the task at hand.
The whole benching question brings up a flurry of issues. In spite of the age, there are a number of young players on this team (and probably should have been more). What kind of message is it that Sheed is allowed to loaf along? Is anything he brings to the team more valuable than the statement that benching him would make for the other 14? Double standards are always counterproductive and the effects of a season of biting his tongue rather than the prima donnas has to leave Doc near a coronary, the youngsters baffled and resentful, and purists among the fans fighting down the gorge. I think Danny and Doc thought that there would be a half a dozen games in which Rasheed might provide the winning edge. In hindsight I wonder if his presence didn't cost the whole team it's fighting edge?
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Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 4/16
by FLCeltsFan 12:56 PM
Herald Heat on Celtics to prove worth
Celtics’ regular-season report card
Heat two good with Dwayne Wade, Udonis Haslem
Re-Heat and serve
Kevin Durant up for Kobe Bryant in playoffs
Heat-Celtics has intriguing matchup: Kevin Garnett vs. Michael Beasley
Nomadic Larry Brown takes another team to playoffs
Magic expects tough series from Bobcats
Clippers fire Kim Hughes
LeBron James says Cavaliers ready for the challenge
LeBron James, Cavaliers ready for title run
Globe Old favorites — for one round
CelticsBlog Even More Links - Where Sheed Is Least Valuable
Win One For The Doctor?
No. More. Excuses.
Celtics Green Random Thoughts Going into the Playoffs
Celtics.com Heat vs. Celtics First Round Preview
Red's Army Your Morning Dump... Where Doc's probably leaving... or maybe he's not
NO Soup For YOU!!!
NY Post Cavaliers have advantage in playoffs
Dimemag B-Roy’s Bad News for Portland; NBA coaches meet firing squad
CSN-NE Drive for 18: Rivers and Pierce on the Heat
Drive for 18: A look at the opening round
Drive for 18: Celts' impact players in playoffs
Drive for 18: Paul Pierce interview
Tony Allen finally finds game, role with the Celtics
Celtics Hub Playoff Linkstravaganza: Everyone Picks Boston
A Q-and-A With a Heat Expert
NESN Can Celtics Find Consistency and Capture a Championship?
Tom Thibodeau, Kevin McHale Among Potential Candidates to Replace Doc Rivers
Can Celtics Manage to Flip the Switch for Playoffs? (Video)
ProJo Rondo, Celtics find themselves in unfamiliar role of playoff underdog
Playoffs are here, and for Celtics, it’s no more excuses
North Station Sports NBA Playoffs Preview: Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat
Eddie Jordan Was Jobbed In Philly Eddie Jordan Was Jobbed In Philly
Celtics Town The case for, and against, a long playoff run
Highlight Reel: What the Celtics are up against
Maybe Celtics shouldn’t be such favorites after all
Throwing some dimes: Blow ‘em up, says Adande
Lex Nihil Novi Celtics Renew Rivalry with Riles in First Round
More Memories with Riles
1988 NBA Playoffs: Will Bill Walton be in Uniform?
1988 NBA Playoffs: Celtics Bench Coming Together
Celtics Life We Miss you Eddie
Celticslife Playoff Predictions
Doc and Paul talk Wade and the Heat
Celtics vs Heat: Heaven or Hell
Gino's Jungle 1st Gino's Jungle Pickem Champion - AJ 1st Gino's Jungle Pickem Champion - AJ
Final Gino's Jungle Pickem Rankings
Celtics Stuff Live Gang Green 3-25 With Justin Poulin
Doc Uses Jedi Mind Trick, Fails
ESPN Euthanized and eulogized?
Audio: Doc with Mike & Mike
Careless whispers
Doc's dilemma
Experts agree: C's prevail
Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers is at a crossroads
Cries and whispers about Kevin Garnett
Boston Sports Then and Now
Green Street A look back: Celtics vs. Heat
LA Times Amazingly, the real season starts now in the NBA
NBA PLAYOFFS: Boston vs. Miami
AJC Five players on the spot in the playoffs
NBA.com Surging Heat will give game and proud Celtics fits
Top-seeded Cavs not about to take Bulls lightly
Sun Sentinel Miami Heat: Team hoping Michael Beasley can step up against Kevin Garnett
NY Times Weaknesses in the Strongest Teams
Title Season Seems Long Ago for Celtics
Patriot Ledger It was a clean sweep for Celtics over Heat during the regular season
Washington Examiner Previews of the 8 first-round NBA playoff series
The Fantasy Ninjas NBA Playoff Preview (Part 1: Eastern Conference)-
Orlando Sentinel The Cavaliers and Lakers hope they can reverse their momentum as the NBA playoffs approach
Cleveland.com LeBron James eager to erase bitter playoff memories of 2009
USA Today Heat-Celtics has intriguing matchup in Beasley, KG
Bird says Pacers owner hasn't indicated team move
Barkley picks Cavaliers to win NBA title
Nomadic Brown has another team in the playoffs
Celtics hope to leave inconsistency behind
Keep an eye on those guys flying under the radar
The Sports Bank Boston Three Party ready for Postseason
VC Star Carlisle: Can Lakers limp to another title? Carlisle: Can Lakers limp to another title?
Daily News MEDIA: When Lakers coach Jackson speaks, who listens?
Democrat and Chronicle LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers are NBA title favorites
Indy Star Bird sticking with O'Brien, says rebuilding on track
Hoops Addict Podcast: 2010 NBA Playoffs Preview
Three Things You Should Know About The Los Angeles Lakers
Three Things You Should Know About The Orlando Magic
Three Things You Need To Know About The Cleveland Cavaliers
Three Things You Should Know About The Miami Heat
Three Things You Should Know About The Boston Celtics
Stacheketball 2010 NBA Playoffs Preview: Miami Heat v Boston Celtics
Bleacher Report 2010 NBA Playoffs: A Complete Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Breakdown
2010 NBA Playoffs: 10 Undeniable Truths Regarding the Postseason
NBA Playoffs 2010: How The Aging Celtics and Spurs Can Still Win
Boston Celtics' New Second Team Will Get Them Far in the Playoffs
Fanhouse Four Decades Later, Aging Celtics Hope History Repeats
NBC Sports Celizic: Championship window has closed on Celtics
UniUrs Will old-school rivalries ever return to the NBA?
Pro Basketball Talk Is the Celtics locker room fractured?
Eagle Tribune The worst ticket in sports
Mass Live UMass grad Tony Gaffney comes to the Celtics at the right time
SI.com Young Bucks,�old Celtics on opposing paths as NBA playoffs start
Previews of the 8 first-round NBA playoff series
Sporting News Eastern Conference quarterfinal preview: No. 4 Boston vs. No. 5 Miami
4 Sport Boston Celtics Playoff Preview: Hoping for a Miracle
Fox News East preview: Who should win each series?
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Random Thoughts Going into the Playoffs
by FLCeltsFan 12:24 PM
After looking through all the previews and listening to the preview shows, it seems that most analysts give the Celtics a chance to win the first series against Miami but feel that they will lose in the second round, no matter who they face. Gets kind of depressing.
There are so many things that point to an early exit for the Celtics. They have absolutely no momentum coming into the playoffs. They are facing one of the teams that was the hottest down the stretch who are playing great team ball right now. They are old. They have reported chemistry issues. Rasheed has been a disappointment. But even with all that I just have this little feeling deep down inside that tells me that this team is going to turn it on and make a deep run.
They have shown that on any given night they can beat any team. They have also shown that they can lose to the Nets. But, these guys are veterans. These guys are proud. I believe that they will pick up their games and rediscover ubuntu and they will get it done. There are precedents to look back at and foster belief that it can be done. There are the 1969 Celtics to look to. They were old. They were washed up. They had the worst record of any team coming in. But they beat a highly favored Lakers team to win the title. There is the Spurs team that were also considered washed up that entered the playoffs as the 6th seed and won the championship. There is the 94-95 Rockets team that also entered as the 6th seed and won it all. Never underestimate the heart of a champion or Celtics Pride.
I'm a little worried by the fact that all the ESPN analysts are picking the Celtics to beat the Heat.
I know that the Celtics got stronger by having their early series go to 7 games in their championship run, but I really don't want to see them go to 7 games this year. I'd love to see it end in 4 but think it will go at least 5 games and may even go the full 7. But if the Celtics come out with motivation like they should, it shouldn't go past 5 games.
I'm starting to think that Doc really is the masterful motivator that we've heard he is. How funny that all of a sudden there are rumors of Doc leaving the team after this season. And Doc is being very cool to say that he will wait until after the season is over to think about that. KG and Pierce have come out strongly with their feelings that they want Doc back and what better way to bring him back than to win a championship and give him the opportunity to defend it. What a sneaky guy that Doc is.
I really liked what I saw of Oliver Lafayette in the last game of the season. I think adding Lafayette and Gaffney before the playoffs, both high energy guys who are known for their work ethic and defense, is a good move by Danny. These guys, if nothing else, will push the Celtics in practice to up their games.
I'm thinking that the Cavs may have more trouble with the bulls than they think they will. As irritating as Noah can be, he is good and he plays hard. Derrick Rose is a very good PG and should wear Mo Williams out trying to defend him. And the X Factor is Brad Miller who can just take a guy out whenever needed. The Magic know they are in for a fight with the Bobcats who are a very good team. Should be fun series to watch and cheer for the underdogs.
Another series I plan to watch is the Lakers/Thunder one. You can tell that Phil Jackson is already worried about this one because he has been fined not once, but twice already for complaining about the star calls he expects Durant to get. Gee, think he is worried about the star calls Kobe gets? Somehow I don't think that will bother him. The Thunder is a young team with nothing to lose and that makes them very dangerous. Go Thunder!
I'm getting excited for the playoffs. I expect the Celtics to finally get it together and find consistency and surprise a lot of people. If they don't, I'll be the one who is surprised.
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Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 4/15
Thursday, April 15, 2010
by FLCeltsFan 2:25 PM
Herald Heat’s on Celtics now
Celtics feel the Heat after loss
Doc Rivers chooses to play safe with Kendrick Perkins
Celts players hoping coach remains in Green
Doc Rivers’ future still vague
Heat rally past Nets in double OT, 94-86
Heat need 2 OTs to earn 5-seed
Nets close season with loss No. 70
No vacation time for Bobcats this year
Lakers fall to Clippers, play Thunder next Lakers fall to Clippers, play Thunder next
Vinny Del Negro disputes report he was aggressor in confrontation with John Paxson
Globe Rivers downplays reports of leaving
Live: Celtics vs. Bucks
Celtics to face Miami Heat in first round
Heat-Celtics open Saturday night at 8 p.m.
Globe 10.0 - Sports video with Bob Ryan
Not according to plan
Celtics video
Celtics lose, brace for Heat
CelticsBlog Celtics Fall in Season Finale
It's Miami
Not just a meaningless game for Lafayette
Celtics Green Comments from the Other Side - Bucks 4/14
Celtics Town Lafayette, Big Baby’s old friend, excited to be on Celtics
Doc Rivers denies claims of fractured locker room
Celtics tanked by Bucks, will play Heat in round one
Celtics-Heat playoff schedule: C’s open Saturday night
MW: Heat on tap, players want Doc to stick around
The perils of Miami’s South Beach
Celtics Hub 48 Minutes of Garbage Time: Bucks 106, C’s 95
C’s Will Open Series with Heat Saturday Night
Getting to Know the Miami Heat
Sheed’s Lost Season, More Accurately Summed Up
Celtics.com Ford Keys to the Game: Bucks at Celtics
Perkisabeast The NBA: Where double standards happen.
The Last Hurrah for Brian Scalabrine?
Red's Army T-Mobile Recap: Celtics lose season finale
Bring on the Heat
Your Morning Dump.... Where the Celtics didn't give a damn
Kenny Smith: "To me, Rondo is the quintessential point guard" Kenny Smith: "To me, Rondo is the quintessential point guard"
Paul Pierce Wears his Sunglasses at Night
Time to Blow Up the Celtics?
Green Street Transcript: Rivers on D&C
Durant: Celtics, Lakers comments ‘disrespectful’
Report: Rivers leaning towards leaving Celtics after season
Fast Break: Celtics - Bucks
Doc Rivers press conference, 4/15
Unexpected Reunion for Davis and Lafayette
NESN Can Celtics Find Consistency and Capture a Championship?
Candidates to Replace Doc Rivers as Celtics Coach
Doc Rivers: Leaving Celtics a 'Non-Issue'
Celtics Live Blog: Shorthanded C's Fall to Sharp-Shooting Bucks in Season Finale
Celtics Rest Big Three, Lose to Bucks 106-95 in Finale
Despite Struggles Down the Stretch, Celtics Confident in Playoff Matchup Versus Heat
Doc Rivers Fleeing Boston Rumors Come at a Bad Time for Playoff-Bound Celtics
Loscy Celtics Pre-Playoff Post #2: Avoid Bad Thoughts
North Station Sports Kevin McHale To Be Doc Rivers' Replacement?
Boston Celtics: Awaiting the Heat in First Round
Tonight-- Fan Appreciation Night w KWAPT and Aztec Gino
WEEI Rivers on D&C: 'I love it here'
Pro Basketball Talk Celtics still have championship recipe, even if they have to improvise on ingredients
NBA Playoffs: Why the Cavaliers can win it all (as if you didn't know)
Lex Nihil Novi Do You Still Believe?
CelticsLife Celtics lose meaningless game to Bucks 106-95
Celtics/Bucks Post Game Videos
Bucks 106, Celtics 95 Highlights
Gino's Jungle Celtics Loss Plus Heat Win Means They Will Meet in Playoffs
Heat and Celtics Round 1 Schedule Released
Your Daily Dip of Celtics News: April 15th, 2010
Celtics Late Night Show Tonight at 8 pm: Fan Appreciation Night w KWAPT and Aztec Gino
ProJo Celtics-Heat series begins Saturday night
Rivers takes no chances, sits Big Three, Perkins in finale
Cleveland.com Cleveland Cavaliers maintain their health while sleepwalking through regular-season finale
Star Tribune Celtics stumble at home again
Google.com NBA to look at sidelined stars: commissioner
Parquet Wishes Parquet Wishes and Leprechaun Dreams: Google Search Stories - Rasheed Wallace
Patriot Ledger Doc Rivers downplays speculation about his future as Celtics coach
Boston Celtics aren’t ready for anything now
CSN-NE Live from the Garden
Ainge: We took some games off this year
Daniels and Robinson take one last shot at redemption
Celtics notes: Here comes the Heat
Celtics playoff schedule released
Celtics lose to Bucks in regular-season finale
Eagle Tribune Playoff nightmare: Celts draw Wade, Heat in Round 1
JS Oniline Bucks beat Boston scrubs; now, on to Atlanta
Wednesday game report: Bucks at Celtics
Daily Breeze Lakers' Jackson already in foul mood
News OK Kevin Durant wraps up NBA scoring title as Thunder tops Grizzlies
ESPN Kevin Durant says Lakers coach Phil Jackson's comments 'disrespectful'
Gaffney, Lafayette signings official
Pregame notes: Doc's decision is old news
First impressions: Bucks 106, Celtics 95
First-round opponent: Miami Heat
Celtics-Heat schedule set
C's mindset: It's all about us
Postgame notes: Oliver's opportunity
Miami Herald Boston Celtics next on deck for Miami Heat
Miami Heat won't play out string
Palm Beach Post Heat wins regular-season finale in double-OT, will open playoffs against the Celtics
MetroWest Daily News Megliola: A player-by-player look at the C's season that was
Stanford Daily Dishing the Rock: Hold coaches to the same standard
Philly.com 76ers fire Jordan
FDL Reporter Bucks finish in sixth spot
Telegram Doc to decide future plans
Heat up next for Celtics
SI.com Bulls clinch final playoff spot; Texas rematch set
Bleacher Report NBA Playoffs: Hoping For a Miracle For The Boston Celtic
Mad Ants Oliver Lafayette a Celtic
NQTC Kevin Garnett shares his postseason outlook
Dime Mag The Last Day Before the Drama
Celtics Add Secret Weapon Right Before The Playoffs
Smitty on Sports Celtics Pride: Does It Still Exist?
WEEI The Three-Pointer: So this is what fourth place looks like
Jackie MacMullan on WEEI
NBA.com Role players take on added importance in playoff time
Ball Don't Lie Lil' Nate Robinson doesn't look like a basketball player
Slam Online Doc Rivers Mulling Retirement?
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Comments from the Other Side - Bucks 4/14
by FLCeltsFan 1:43 PM
Let's go Bucks! The way they laid an egg against the Bulls makes me think we could take them and perhaps they even want to play us...
We will see if the Celtics rest guys for this game. They would much rather play the Bucks than the Heat. So if they lose this game they do their part to get the Bucks in the first round.
Miami would much rather play the Hawks in the first round and get out of having to play the Cavs in the second round. If you see Wade, Haslem, and O'neal resting you know their plan is to lose to get the 6 th seed and a matchup with Atlanta.
Given how unlikely it is that the Heat will lose to the Nets I don't think it would be a bad idea for Skiles to rest the Bucks' top players tonight.
Well, I think that would depend. Miami's bench is terrible. If they rest their starters, NJ's starters could definitely beat Miami's bench.
I think I'd prefer to play Boston. I go back and forth on who I want to play. I like our chances against Boston 5 on 5 but I worry about the officiating. Atlanta I think would be a close series but they are damn athletic and I think they would abuse us on a few matchups.
I want Boston And then I want someone to surround Paul Pierce's car with marbles
Man I want a Boston series something fierce. I think Atlanta's insane athleticism negates some of our defensive abilities, especially without a force in the middle. I also think they're hungrier than Boston and have a chip on their shoulder. Atlanta still feels like the underdog and wants to stomp someone in the first round.
I want Boston just because if we are going to miraculously pull an upset, I want it to be against Kevin Garnett.
I don't like Boston or Atlanta, a lot of punks on both teams...
Maybe Rasheed can help us out Like he did last night for the Bulls! Haha!
Even id the C's are resting their starters I would still like us to come out, show good defensive intensity, and stomp on their necks.
Rondo the only starter playing for the Celtics, while Wade, JO and Haslem are all sitting out…we could see the C’s after all…
I hope we get Boston, despite the obvious officiating bias they will receive.
If we play Boston in first round it is 4-0 Boston or 4-1 Boston. God let it be Atlanta please
I want us to play Boston. I too don't think we would win the series. But we can at least inflict some pain and destroy their souls so they are no chance in the 2nd round.
I feel like we're going to win this game and end up playing Boston which isn't really what I want.
I'd much rather play the Hawks since I can tolerate their players and fans.
Somebody named Oliver Lafayette is on the court for the Boston Celtics
The C’s signed two guys off the street for the sole purpose of tanking this game. That’s tremendous.
OMG... OLIVER LAFYETTE!!!
Ted Davis was calling him the big O. Guess they didn't even give the announcers notes on the guy.
Haha, Moute falls over and they call a foul on Big Baby.
The Celtics are letting us have this one which is to be expected. I'm sure they would much rather play us than Miami.
Bogut should send a tweet at halftime saying 'great news, doc says I'll be ready for game 1 of playoffs'. Then start watching the Celtics play hard
Here we go, time to find out who can do a better job of not trying to win this game.
Too bad this game has turned into 48 minutes of garbage time, but you really can't blame either coach.
Too bad the Nets suck too badly for the Heat's tanking plan to work, though. They can't score in Miami!!
That could get interesting at the end. I just hope Miami doesn't resort to the Rasheed Wallace throw-it-in-the-wrong-basket strategy.
If we lose someone to injury I will blame Skiles. WTF is he doing there? Old guys Stackhouse and Ridnour played most minutes (15+) then grandfather Thomas with 13+
Can Skiles bring Jackson in just to lay a hard foul on Rondo. Get him out of the game (and maybe a few more).
Don't imagine the thought hasn't crossed his mind
Miami scrubs take control of their game making this one semi-irrelevent.
Even with Beasley scoring 16 they're on pace to score only about 80. Too bad for them the Nets aren't cooperating. These games are giving "the NBA - where amazing happens" a whole new meaning.
Sucks the Heat get to smoke the Old Celtics.
I will enjoy watching Boston crash and burn.
Gadzuric vs Scalabrine worth the price of admission alone
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Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 4/14
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
by FLCeltsFan 10:15 AM
Herald Home team calls Doc Rivers
Celtics Bull-dozed
Vinny Del Negro, John Paxson confrontation comes to forefront with Bulls
Expect rest for regulars
Arena that brought NBA to Orlando bids farewell
Blazers pray Brandon Roy can play
Heat still has playoff seeding at stake
Suns lock in 1st-round homecourt edge with rout
Don Nelson plans to be back next season for Warriors
Jordan Farmar injures hamstring in Lakers win over Kings
Charles Barkley picks Cavaliers, doubts ‘aging’ Celtics
Ron Artest goes blond for Lakers’ home finale
Nets just want to end a nightmare
Doc Rivers should be happy with the Tony Gaffney signing
Globe First-hand experience
Rivers talks rest
Bulls 101, Celtics 93
Report: Rivers considering leaving Celtics after season
Bulls relegate Celtics to fourth
CelticsBlog Windy City Woes
Celtics Green Comments from the Other Side - Bulls 4/13
Celtics.com Ford Keys to the Game: Celtics at Bulls
Red's Army T-Mobile Recap: Bulls win gives Celtics 4th seed
Your Morning Dump... Where Doc could be done after this season
Celtics Hub Rasheed Wallace’s Season, Summed Up In One Sad Clip
Playoff Seeding Conversation Over: Celtics 93, Bulls 101
Links of Interest: Doc Leaving? Plus A Bill Walker Extravaganza
North Station Sports Celtics Late Night Show: Fan Appreciation Night Hosted by @KWAPT & Aztec Gino!
Celtics Fall For Sixth Time In Nine Games, Bulls Roll 101-93
Doc Rivers Contemplating Retirement at the End of the Season
Celtics Town Celtics receive lethal kiss from a Rose Celtics receive lethal kiss from a Rose
Doc Rivers leaning toward retirement?
Morning Walkthrough: C’s made bed, now lay in it
Lex Nihil Novi 1984 NBA Finals: Celtics, Left for Dead, Win Game 2
CelticsLife Celtics/Bulls Post Game Videos
Bulls Backcourt dominates in win over Celtics 101-93
Bulls 101, Celtics 93 Highlights
Paxson shoves Del Negro & challenges him to a fight
Say It Ain't So, Doc Might Go
Yahoo Doc Rivers quitting Celtics?
Sources: Bulls VP Paxson shoved Del Negro
NESN Celtics Live Blog: Rose, Hinrich Fuel Huge Statement Win for Bulls
Derrick Rose Scores 39, Bulls Beat Celtics 101-93
Report: Doc Rivers Considering Leaving Celtics After Season
Paul Pierce Will Kick Off Fan Appreciation Night Against Bucks
NY Times As Time Runs Out, Knicks’ Bill Walker Plays for His Career
Green Street Fast Break: Celtics - Bulls Fast Break: Celtics - Bulls Fast Break: Celtics - Bulls
Tony Gaffney Blog Gaffney Starts to Increase Training Intensity
Examiner We've only just begun: Three things to watch as real Cavs season begins
Daily News Tribune Megliola: Playoff expectations low for Bruins, Celts
SB Nation NBA Power Rankings Awards: Where We Remember The Regular Season With Paper Plates
Technorati Rasheed Wallace Hints At His Future Employer
Sportsnet.ca Raptors are Celtics fans Tuesday night
South Coast Today Struggles continue for Celtics
Daily Collegian Gaffney signs deal with hometown Celtics
JS Online It's looking like Atlanta
Bucks' Ilyasova isn't afraid to give center position a try
Preview: Bucks at Celtics
CSN-NE Celtics lose, locked into No. 4 seed in the East
Celtics notes: C's resigned to fourth seed
NW Herald Noah a pain who’s got game
LA Times Phil Jackson begins the mind games with Kevin Durant
Lakers Coach Phil Jackson suggests Kevin Durant benefits from officiating calls
Blue Ridge Now Bucks-Celtics Preview
Enterprise Celtics’ first-round opponent to be determined Wednesday night
Pro Basketball Talk Baseline to Baseline, where the Bulls still give the Celtics fits
Mercury News Chicago Bulls win over Boston Celtics overshadowed by reported altercation between coach, GM
ESPN Welcome back, KG
First impressions: Bulls 101, Celtics 93
Fourth and goal
Postgame notes: Vintage Pierce
Slipping to the four
Boston Celtics have left themselves in Cleveland Cavaliers' path
Walker on Hollinger's 'All-Garbage Time' team
Charles Barkley picks Cleveland Cavaliers, not Los Angeles Lakers, to win NBA title
Daily Dime Live - Celtics Want To Avoid Wade
Dimemag Chicago’s Hope
Celtics Add Secret Weapon Right Before The Playoffs
Mass Live Update on Tony Gaffney signing with the Boston Celtics
CBC Raptors' eyes focused on Bulls-Celtics
Mike Fratello Game Day Dish: To Play or Not to Play? Celts at Chicago
Bleacher Report Which Boston Celtic Has Been the Team's Best Player This Season? Which Boston Celtic Has Been the Team's Best Player This Season?
Sun Sentinel Miami Heat: Seeks No. 5 NBA playoff seed, braces for Boston Celtics or Atlanta Hawks
WEEI Finley on Daniels: 'Still my rookie' -
Striking it rich with the lottery … or not
Daily Collegian Former UMass star Tony Gaffney signs with Celtics
Sports Illustrated NBA playoff teams battle for position in final days of season
The Big Lead Thanks to Marcus Camby, Kevin Durant Will Play Kobe Bryant in the 1st Round of the NBA Playoffs
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Comments from the Other Side - Bulls 4/13
by FLCeltsFan 9:23 AM
Just don't forget the trend:
When KG plays:
Bulls have been blown out in every game since he came to the Celtics.
When KG doesn't play:
The Bulls play competitively with the Celtics and have won 5 out of 9 games (playoffs included).
I have faith in Joakim, he will do what needs to be done to get us into the playoffs!
Noah > KG
That is all
We are favorites because the Celtics aren't the same team, we are younger @home and some players might be rested
God I hate Garnett
I hate Rondo more
I hate pierce more
Yeah I hate him too
I feel bad for Garnett and still kind of like him
I think I've lost all respect for you
Every Celtic is playing
Crap
Hopefully our craptacular play the past few weeks lulls Boston to sleep and the 21-9 team we know and love comes out like gangbusters tomorrow. Its easy to get an early lead against Boston but they seem to be really good at grinding out wins
If both Kirk and Deng show up, I think we have a good chance of winning.
In other words, we're probably not going to win.
If the Bulls can't beat a tired and disinterested Celtics team at home, they don't deserve to go to the playoffs.
Cool, both Pierce and KG will be playing. Awesome.
Sucks for them - getting embarassed with two of the key guys playing.
I wish Kendrick Perkins would die...I don't care what anyone else thinks of that...**** him
Brad Miller cannot play in this game when Garnett is in. He's just getting owned.
Noah getting Rodman whistles now!
Yes just win this game at the foul line if its what its takes.
They gonna foul out here. Lol
KG forgot his intensity in the locker room.
Finally calling moving screens on these POS on the Celtics. I hope KG is out for the playoffs...I respect no one on this Boston team except for Jesus Shuttlesworth
KG injured? Hope it was worth protecting the integrity of the game, Doc. Sucker.
Guys, we need to keep Pete Meyers. He just owned Rondo. It looked like he was playing keep away with a little kid. That was hilarious.
Allen is probably one of my favorite all time players. From his play to his interviews, the guy is just likable. The rest of those C's should learn a little class from him.
Refs are calling everything
Big Baby looking like someone just took the last piece of cake
Rose eats Rondo alive.
Keep pushing it run these old men into the ground.
Rose is beasting! Look at Rondo's alien *** face!
I'm surprised that Boston is playing some of there starters, the look dead. Thety should be resting for the playoffs.
"Rasheed Wallace, talk about the game tonight"
"I played hard for both teams."
Rose is owning rondo
Hahaha, we're getting the calls today
Catchin some breaks...
Nice D by Rondo. Rose is just out of his league.
Rondo sucks...and people actually compare him to Rose
CraptoNate.
Sorry Nate, this aint the dunk contest, you got no chance.
Rose IS better than Rondo though. In every possible way baby!
If it wasn't for sheed scoring on the wrong basket it would be a 2 point game
With Nate on them it is so easy to see the basket!
Wow, The best performance of the year for Kirk!
If Vinny had Nate, Earl Boykins, Spud Webb, and Mugsy on his team...he'd play the ultimate 4 guard lineup.
We NEVER get those shots to fall. This is an amazing feeling.
Rose with a career high!!!
So much for Rondo's elite defense
Glad the Bulls finally beat the Celtics with KG playing.
I have thought Rondo has been overrated this whole season
I bet a raptors player got injured watching Celtics-bulls game tonite
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