Herald   Kevin Garnett lets guard down for a day
Ray Allen and Paul Pierce set for long-range showdown
Stars: Ticket’s fiery as ever
Celtics out of service
Globe   Kevin Garnett: "I'm far from dirty"
Pierce at home among stars
Blake Griffin dedicates weekend to friend
Dunk of the night: Wall bounces to Griffin
All the chatter
Where it all started: Inglewood High School
As rumors circulate, Anthony offers no cluesLockout looms large over festivities
Pierce, Allen go against type
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Herald   For record, Celtics mixed on 1st half
Broadway plans play on Larry Bird & Magic Johnson
1964 NBA All-Star ultimatum paid off for players
Jerry West statue unveiled outside Staples Center
Nets owner has not changed his mind on Carmelo Anthony
Derrick Rose scorches Spurs in win
Globe   Making nice with enemies
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"White Guys" (Scal and Luke) long sleeve shirts
Nate Talks Dunk Contest
Today's Video: Every Dunk in NBA Dunk Contest History
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Herald   Celtics break out a win
Bill Russell is monument-al
Paul Pierce aiming for 3-point shootout repeat
Paul Pierce back to old self
Ray Allen keeps his long-distance connection with Bucks
Nuggets’ Carmelo Anthony ready for end to ‘MeloWatch’
Lowly Cavaliers send Lakers into All-Star break reeling
Paul Pierce scores 31 to lead Celtics past Nets 94-80
Globe   Rajon Rondo isn't taking All-Star spot for granted
Final: Celtics 94, Nets 80
Stops were a positive sign
West’s return is delayed, but Pierce is fine
Pierce ignites Celtics
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Herald   Delonte West return not at hand?
President Obama touts Bill Russell tribute
Dwyane Wade’s 41 push Heat past Pacers
Globe    Celtics wait another day on status of Delonte West
Here's the Truth about Valentine's Day
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President says it’s time for Hub to honor Celtics great Russell
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Before break, they need to make Net gains
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NBA Trade Buzz
Boston "Wanted" shirts
Celtics eyeing Rip Hamilton and Troy Murphy
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Herald   Celtics defy injuries, age, logic
Paul Pierce to play with sore left foot, right hand
Von Wafer doing more than scoring
Bobcats are Lakers’ unsolved mystery
Spurs crush Nets
Obama lauds Medal of Honor recipients
NBA hopes All-Star meeting gets labor talks going
Globe   Pierce a Celtic in good standing after foot MRI negative
Celtics Life  Delonte Suffers Setback at Practice
Once injury prone always injury prone
Delonte West Expected to Play Wednesday
CelticsBlog    Doc Rivers:The Wizard of Oz...or not?
Rajon Rondo's Iron Will Leads The Way
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After the Lakers game I said that the Lakers fans complained about the refs more than any fans in the league. I have to say, Heat fans are right up there with them. The refs let them play both ways and there were no calls and bad calls on both teams. At least some of the Heat fans were honest and realized this and saw that some bad calls went against the Celtics too, especially during the Heat's "come back". Most of the Heat fans are delusional but all of the Laker fans are delusional. Like I said about the Lakers fans, when your team was HANDED a championship by the referees, you shouldn't ever complain about the officials!! And I can't believe that with all of the Celtics injuries there were Heat fans pointing to the fact that they don't have Haslem as a reason for their loss. I think my favorite comment was how the Celtics not having a bench hurt them because if we didn't have so many injuries Wafer would never have played and scored 10 points. Definitely having Wafer score 10 points is way better than having Shaq, JO, Semih, Quisy and Delonte. Too funny. Some great stuff today and I know you'll enjoy it...

I cant stand cry baby pierce

Playing in one, if not the most, hostile environment in the league right now with a must win game for the Heat.

ECF preview, cant wait for the Miami to win this one out and blow the Boston Celtics by 20+ points then James would tweet- great to bring our talents at TD Garden, atleast the wheelchairs werent around for injury queen. Haters? Enjoy hating, youll eventually get tired of us winning it all

Rondo will have a triple double.

Watch out for KG's cheapshots and illegal screens

Totally different team since the last time we played them. Only thing we're missing now is UD. We should get the win here and remain in 1st place.
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This is the 3rd meeting between these two teams. The Celtics won the first two games convincingly with one game in Boston and one in Miami. While the Celtics have been struggling with injuries, the Heat have been getting healthy and are only missing Udonis Haslem. The Celtics on the other hand will be playing with just 10 players once again.

The Celtics have won their last 7 games and 13 of their last 14 vs the Heat.   The Heat know that their best chance to beat the Celtics this season is in this game because of the Celtics lack of depth due to injuries. I expect the Heat to be aggressive from the start and try to get the Celtics in foul trouble early to take advantage of their weakened bench. Judging from the officiating crew, they will be sure to get plenty of help from the referees.

This game is very important to both teams in the standings. After trailing the Celtics for most of the season, the Heat have taken a half a game lead over the Celtics in the standings. If the Heat wins this game they will stretch the lead to 1.5 games but if the Celtics can pull it out, they will once again take the lead.

The Heat are 19-9 on the road and 9-1 in their last 10 games. They have also on an 8 game win streak. The Celtics are 23-5 at home but just 5-5 in their last 10 games and have lost their last 2 games.

With the odds stacked against them in this game, it will take an inspired effort from every Celtic that takes the court. The Celtics have had 2 days off prior to this game and will have 2 more off before facing the Nets in their last game before the All Star Game. Having lost their last two games and the Eastern Conference lead, the Celtics should be motivated.   I wouldn't count them out.
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