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The Atlantic, Week 6: Rondo, Lin and the Nets’ Trainers

By ⋅ February 18, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

We’re nearly halfway through the season in ‘The Atlantic’, Sports of Boston’s weekly ‘trending up’ and ‘trending down’ of the news from the NBA’s Atlantic division. Can Rajon Rondo‘s hot play get the Celtics offense back on track? Do the 76ers have one of the worst starting backcourts in the NBA? What does Brook Lopez‘s return [...]

Celtics Twice Nearly Claimed Knicks’ Jeremy Lin Off Waivers

By ⋅ February 16, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Apparently, some dude on the Knicks is having a decent season. Jerry something-or-other. Played for Yale, I think. Were he a Celtic, I might show more enthusiasm for point guard Jeremy Lin and the seven consecutive wins his team has rattled off since his move into the starting spot. And it appears I nearly got [...]

The Atlantic, Week 5: Paul Pierce and a Recent Harvard Grad Trending Up

By ⋅ February 8, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Prepare for yet another installment of “The Atlantic,” Sports of Boston’s weekly look at who’s ‘trending up’ and ‘trending down’ in the NBA’s Atlantic Division! Paul Pierce is the hottest player in the Atlantic division, but do the Knicks have a new star? And are the Sixers on the brink of being considered a contender? [...]

Celtics Fall to Knicks in Christmas Day Opener 106-104

By ⋅ December 25, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks opened the NBA season in New York today, the Knicks won a close one 106-104 over the Celtics. Paul Pierce sat out this game with a bruised heel, Sasha Pavlovic started in his place. The Celtics got off to a slow start but turned it around in the [...]

NBA Eastern Conference Preview, Part 2: Playoff Teams

By ⋅ December 24, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

After previewing the Eastern Conference’s non-contenders in Part 1, Sports of Boston concludes with a look at the likely playoff-bound teams.

Celtics’ Schedule Released, Play Heat, Bulls Four Times

By ⋅ December 10, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

With the theatrics of the lockout finally over, basketball fans are ready for the games to be played. Well, it’s now time to break out your calenders and circle the marquee games. The Celtics announced their 2011-12 schedule Tuesday night, a compacted 66-game schedule that will span from Christmas Day against the Knicks until the [...]

Allen and Pierce Combine For 70 As Celtics Blow Out Knicks in Game Three

By ⋅ April 22, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Not a whole lot to write about tonight. Not much going on. Well, ok, the Boston Celtics blew out the New York Knicks, 113-96, to take a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. They never fell behind or were even tied after scoring their first bucket. I probably ought to mention that Ray Allen [...]

Carmelo’s ‘Hero Syndrome’ Slows Knicks in Game 1, Torches C’s in Game 2

By ⋅ April 20, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Can I get a mulligan? Seriously. My Wednesday night was a roller-coaster, I left work and immediately found out my first piece was being published here at SoB. On Facebook and Twitter, reaction was overwhelmingly positive. I felt like the Internet gave me one big congratulatory handshake and pat on the back. Then Melo happened. Suddenly, I felt like Joey [...]

KG’s Late Basket Gives Celtics 2-0 Lead Despite Carmelo’s 42

By ⋅ April 19, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments

Rajon Rondo may have scored 30 points, but it was Kevin Garnett who stole the show. Garnett sank the game winning shot with 14 seconds left to give the Celtics a 96-93 victory and give the Celtics the 2-0 series lead. Rajon Rondo got off to a hot start, as he scored 14 of the Celtics’ [...]

Carmelo Anthony Has ‘Hero Syndrome’

By ⋅ April 19, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

There a particular moments in a person’s life they never forget. These can be moments of accomplishment, such as graduating college. Or, these could be moments of euphoria like the first time you get drunk. Personally, one of these moments that registered in a particularly potent way was the first time I saw Varsity Blues. [...]

Boston-New York Rivalry Hits The Hardwood: Celtics-Knicks Series Preview

By ⋅ April 16, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

It’s not Jets versus Patriots and it’s definitely not Yankees versus Red Sox, but when the Knicks (42-40) take on the Celtics (56-26) in the first round of the 2011 NBA Playoffs, it’s going to be yet another chapter in the war between Boston and New York. Two of the greatest sports cities in the [...]

“The Big 4″ Sit as Celtics Close Out Season With Win Against Knicks

By ⋅ April 13, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

It was supposed to be a preview of arguably the most intriguing first round matchup of the playoffs, but with the “Big 4,” Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups all watching from the bench it was more of a glorified pickup game. The Celtics bench got to play as the starters for the second straight night. [...]

Celtics Complete Comeback, Survive Bloody Battle To Beat Knicks

By ⋅ March 22, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Monday Night, the Bulls dismantled the Kings by 40 points (!!!), meaning the Celtics would need a win against a new-look Knicks squad to keep pace atop the Eastern Conference. At first, that was a tall task, as the Knicks led by 14 points at the half and by 15 at one point in the [...]

Have The Knicks Caught Up With The Celtics?

By ⋅ February 25, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Carmelo Anthony played his first game with the New York Knicks Wednesday night, scoring 27 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in a win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Although this win was against a 22-35 team, it started the Knicks second half of the season on the right foot. New York made this trade with intentions [...]

Melo-Drama Over: Carmelo, Billups Traded To Knicks

By ⋅ February 22, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

In a move months in the making, the New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets finally pulled the trigger on a three-team, 12-player deal, that sends forward Carmelo Anthony and former Celtics guard Chauncey Billups to New York. Trade Details Knicks Get: Nuggets Get: T-Wolves Get: F Carmelo Anthony G Chauncey Billups F Shelden Williams G [...]

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