Fiddlin' and Diddlin' Celtics Daily Links 11/30/16

 Herald  Brad Stevens on Al Horford's absence: 'Family is really, really important'
Kilpatrick, Nets rally for double-OT victory over Clippers
Enraged Rivers ejected after technical for crossing midcourt
These old men: Vince Carter, near 40, leads NBA's elder statesmen
Oh baby! Al Horford returns to Celtics in time for practice

Globe  Jonas Jerebko is in the midst of an incredibly hot shooting streak
Celtics’ Al Horford explains his absence
CelticsBlog  In Defense of Al Horford, Common Sense and Respect
ESPN  Al Horford responds to criticism for missing game after birth of daughter
Dressed for success? Celtics thrive when Brad Stevens wears ties

Lex Nihil Novi   Let Me Tell You a Story
Sports Daily   Spoelstra’s plan was to target Marcus “Hot Head” Smart
Your Morning Dump… Where, unlike his critics, Al Horford has class
CLNS Radio  Is Boston Celtics Isaiah Thomas Superior to Allen Iverson at His Peak for 76ers?
Detroit Pistons Insider Shares Insights to How Boston Celtics Can Win Tonight

Celtics.com  Horford Appreciative of C's Family-First Philosophy
11/30 Game Preview: Pistons at Celtics
Watch It! – Pistons at Celtics
NESN   NBA Odds: Celtics Favored To Beat Pistons, End Two-Game Home Losing Streak
Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis’ NBA Career ‘On Hold,’ While He Makes Movies; No Joke
Celtics Broadcaster: Nerlens Noel Would Be A Great Fit In Boston

CSNNE  Shaq to NBA free agents: Boston is a great place to play
Boston Celtics-Detroit Pistons preview: Another big challenge for C's
WATCH: Livestream of Detroit Pistons-at-Boston Celtics game
Mike Gorman: 'Nerlens Noel would fit in Celtics locker room really well'
Jonas Jerebko channels Tommy Heinsohn with 'unblockable' hook shot
Mike Gorman: 'Marcus Smart is a big time player'

Green Street   Al Horford’s sister uses Twitter, Kirk & Callahan to fire back at brother’s critics
Can the Celtics reel in Marcus Smart? Jae Crowder and Brad Stevens are working on it
CBS Sports   Al Horford’s Sister Is Not A Fan Of Michael Felger
Robb: Al Horford Opens Up About His Decision To Take Paternal Leave From Celtics
Gorman On Toucher & Rich: Nerlens Noel Would Fill A Big Need On Celtics

Mass Live  Jae Crowder believes Erik Spoelstra aimed to take advantage of 'hothead' Marcus Smart | masslive.com
Al Horford extols Celtics' family values after missing game to celebrate daughter's birth
Boston Celtics' Jonas Jerebko details the origin of the Swedish sky hook
NBC Los Angeles  Chris Paul Gives Paul Pierce CPR as Clippers Lose to Nets in Double Overtime
Concord Monitor  Celtics Week: Defending Horford and a look at what trades Ainge should consider

Fox Sports   Horford back from paternity leave as Celts host Pistons (Nov 30, 2016
Sir Charles in Charge   Boston Celtics: Marcus Smart Is Finding His Identity
SB Nation  Paul Pierce receives fake CPR from Chris Paul after blowing a dunk
SI.com  Sam Hinkie: After The Process
Fansided  Dumping Rajon Rondo could be Chicago Bulls best option
Hardwood Houdini  Shooting Still a Problem for an Improved Boston Celtics Offense

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