Fiddlin' and Diddlin' Celtics Daily Links 4/26/17

 Herald  Brad Stevens won't engage Bulls' criticism of Isaiah Thomas
Brad Stevens’ faith in Gerald Green is paying off
Marcus Smart on Jimmy Butler questioning his toughness: 'Ha ha'
Marcus Smart tries to stay above the fray
Bulpett: Amir Johnson’s not barking about role on Celtics bench
A look back at memorable 2009 Bulls-Celtics playoff series
Celtics notebook: Bulls coach’s claims carry no weight with Isaiah In tense political times, NBA heading to Israel this summer

Globe  'Not about that life?' Marcus Smart responded to Jimmy Butler's comments
Why was Rep. Joe Kennedy III hanging out with Bill Walton last week?
Will Rajon Rondo play in Game 5, and if so, will he be effective?
Bulls will switch up how they guard Isaiah Thomas
Brad Stevens: ‘I’m not putting a lot of weight into that’
Isaiah Thomas still surprised by Fred Hoiberg’s comments
Rajon Rondo out for Game 5 of Bulls-Celtics series

CelticsBlog  How Brad Stevens’ “college” style created a pro star in Isaiah Thomas
Marcus Smart and the art of the winning play
How Gerald Green has turned the first round on its head
CelticsBlog Game 5 predictions
ESPN  TrueHoop Presents: The big picture for Isaiah Thomas
Chicago Bulls' Rajon Rondo not ready to return from injury for Game 5
Bulls vs. Celtics: A war of words
.Zach Lowe on Boston Celtics hiding Isaiah Thomas vs. Chicago Bulls

Lex Nihil Novi  Ramsey Inducted
Michael Cooper v. Kevin McHale
Gerald Greeeeeen
Frank Ramsey: Seven Titles, One Ring
The Sports Daily   Smart laughs off question about being “about that life”
Your Morning Dump… Where Rondo held a secret late night workout to test the thumb
Rondo: “I’m not playing…. it’s still broke.”

CLNS Radio  Chicago Tribune's K.C. Johnson on Jimmy Butler's Future, Derrick Rose Era
Rajon Rondo Sidelined for Game 5, Return in Celtics-Bulls Series Remains a Possibility
Celtics.com  Stevens, IT Dispute Hoiberg's Carrying Claims
Rozier Rising to the Occasion in Playoffs
4/26 Game 5 Preview: Bulls at Celtics
Watch It! – Game 5: Bulls at Celtics

CSNNE  Gorman: Rajon 'Rondo never tells the truth'
Kevin Garnett reveals what was in his message for the Boston Celtics
Celtics-Bulls preview: Gerald Green's shooting changing series' complexion
Reports: Rajon Rondo says he will not play tonight against the Boston Celtics
NESN  NBA Playoff Odds: Celtics Home Favorites Vs. Bulls In Crucial Game 5
Rajon Rondo To Miss Bulls’ Game 5 Vs. Celtics, Is ‘Long Shot’ To Return In Series

Celtics Hub  Marcus Smart vs. Jimmy Butler and Other Game 5 Storylines
How Al Horford has maximized Boston's small ball approach
CBS Sports  Marcus Smart Laughs Off Jimmy Butler’s Comments
Rajon Rondo Says He Won’t Play In Game 5 Vs. Celtics
Mass Live  Kevin Garnett explains motivational message for Isaiah Thomas, Boston Celtics
Is Marcus Smart about that life? Boston Celtics guard responds to Jimmy Butler's comments
Brad Stevens prouder of Celtics now because of how they have supported Isaiah Thomas
Rajon Rondo shoots with injured hand, 'doing everything' to make return possible
Rajon Rondo rules himself out of Game 5, admits he's not healing like Wolverine

MetroWest Daily News  Marcus Smart, Celtics plan to play with focus, intensity in Game 5 vs. Bulls
Press Herald  Changes likely coming for Red Claws after successful season
Numberfire  How the Boston Celtics Pulled Even in Their Matchup With the Chicago Bulls
VSporto  Marcus Smart's Passion and Intensity is Rubbing Off on the Rest of the Celtics Team
BlogaBull The Bulls definitely can’t go small to beat the Celtics. They probably can’t really go big, either.
Celtics fans and Marcus Smart
“Playoff Dwyane Wade” was supposed to be a good thing. So far: bad

Hashtag Basketball  Breaking Down how the Celtics are Beating the Bulls with Small Ball
Chicago Sun Times  Rajon Rondo is still out for Game 5 — and shoots down report
Fred Hoiberg still calls a Rajon Rondo return a 'longshot'
Isaiah Canaan gets the nod, will try to play savior in Game 5
Eagle Tribune  Thomas is back and so is better team
Telegram  Celtics: Isaiah Thomas taking things 'day to day' during playoff push

Chicago Tribune  Even for these Bulls, Dwyane Wade’s statement was a big glass of stupid
Slam Online  WATCH: Isaiah Thomas Stars in Nike's 'Come Out of Nowhere' Film
CSN Chicago  Will the Bulls be able to turn to Rajon Rondo soon?
Sporting News  NBA playoffs: Kevin Garnett explains 'private' video he sent to Celtics
Boston Big Four  Why Fred Hoiberg’s Complaints About Isaiah Thomas’ Dribbling Don’t Hold Any Weight
Chowder and Champions  Boston Celtics Playoff Headlines: Marcus Smart is in the Head of Jimmy Butler


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