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Should Celtics Fans Boo Ray Allen?

By ⋅ January 26, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

On Sunday, Ray Allen will return to Boston to play his former team for the first time since he took less money to play with LeBron James and the Miami Heat. Allen’s reception at the TD Garden will be among the top story lines. Should Celtics fans boo him as a traitorous enemy? Or cheer [...]

Celtics Lose Overtime Heartbreaker to Bulls

By ⋅ January 19, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

In a game that they didn’t deserve to win, the Celtics still had multiple chances to do just that, dropping an overtime thriller to the Chicago Bulls, 100-99. Trailing for most of the game, the Celtics were outplayed by an undermanned Bulls squad in their second frustrating loss in a row. They trailed for nearly [...]

Bradley’s Return Energizes Celtics

By ⋅ January 18, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

After undergoing surgery on both shoulders last May, guard Avery Bradley returned to the Celtics’ lineup this month, and his presence has had an immediate impact on the team. After losing their first game of 2013 to Memphis, the C’s reeled off six consecutive wins before that streak came to an end Wednesday against the Hornets. [...]

Celtics Bench Gathering Steam

By ⋅ January 14, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

In the seventh game of last year’s Eastern Conference Finals, the Celtics starters scored 86 points. Unfortunately, a Ryan Hollins layup accounted for all 2 points contributed by the bench, resulting in a 101-88 defeat. Boston’s bench shot 1 for 4 that evening, and four reserves logged more than twenty eight seconds of play. Danny [...]

VIDEO: Jeff Green’s Monster Dunks Against the Phoenix Suns

By ⋅ January 11, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

On Wednesday the Celtics were able to extend their win streak to four games with a win over the Phoenix Suns. A big factor in the win was the play of Jeff Green, who lead the team in scoring with 14 points. Exactly one year removed from surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm, Green has [...]

Brandon Bass’s Role with Celtics Diminishing with Emergence of Jared Sullinger

By ⋅ January 10, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Last season, Celtics power forward Brandon Bass had his best year as a pro, averaging over 12 points and 6 rebounds per game. By the end of the season, he was an every-game starter and one of the team’s more productive offensive players. Then the Celtics drafted Ohio State standout Jared Sullinger. So far during [...]

Rondo, Celtics Suffocate Pacers to Earn Much Needed Win

By ⋅ January 5, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

The Boston Celtics, losers of four in a row going into Friday night, pulled away from the Indiana Pacers for a 94-75 victory. The Celtics led by as many as 24 in what was one of their most complete efforts of the season The Celtics got 18 points each from Rajon Rondo and Kevin Garnett, [...]

The Faceless Boston Celtics: A Team in Identity Crisis

By ⋅ January 4, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

On Christmas morning the Celtics dismantled the Brooklyn Nets with such ease that owner Mikhail Prokhorov fired head coach Avery Johnson. Not only did the Celtics play their most complete game of the season, but did so under testy road conditions. The victory allowed Boston to keep their heads above .500 and gave fans hope [...]

Celtics New Year’s Resolutions

By ⋅ January 4, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

New Years’ resolutions are surely swirling inside everyone’s minds, and the Celtics should definitely be thinking of their own resolutions to rectify their, thus far, lackluster season. As the halfway point of the NBA regular season fast approaches, the Celtics are undoubtedly in dire need of some improvements. Paul Pierce’s Resolution: Keep up a High [...]

Red Claws Roundup: Melo in D-League Record Books

By ⋅ January 1, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

The Maine Red Claws, the Celtics’ NBA D-League affiliate, closed out 2012 with a comfortable 105-84 home win over the Springfield Armor on Monday. At 10-5, the Red Claws lead the East Division and own the second best record in the league overall. The Red Claws have benefited immensely in recent games from the improved [...]

Celtics Sign PF Jarvis Varnado From D-League

By ⋅ December 25, 2012 ⋅ One comment

The Celtics on Monday announced the signing of power forward/center Jarvis Varnado from the D-League. The 24-year-old made a name for himself in college as a stellar defender at Mississippi State, and holds the NCAA Division I record for most career blocked shots, with 564. Let’s take a look at his career so far and what [...]

Jeff Green’s Journey with Celtics Parallels Season So Far

By ⋅ December 21, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Through 25 games on the NBA season, the Boston Celtics have struggled to find consistent play at a high level. They have had controversial assist streaks overshadow game outcomes, new faces trying to find their niche, and old faces trying not to look, well, old. All too familiar with this quest for reliable performance is [...]

Celtics Backcourt Coming Together Key

By ⋅ December 21, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Boston Celtics split two games without Rajon Rondo and are now 5-5 since his return from a two-game suspension. Despite Rondo’s desire to put an end to Boston’s inconsistent play and “run off eight or nine games straight,” it is Doc Rivers’ assertion that the Celtics are “a .500 team” that has prevailed so [...]

Previewing Avery Bradley’s Return to the Celtics

By ⋅ December 20, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Celtics guard Avery Bradley practiced Monday for the first time this season, seven months after undergoing surgery to repair torn ligaments in both of his shoulders. While Bradley has already said he feels great, he’s not expected to return to game action for about two weeks. With the Celtics currently at 13-12 and currently 1-3 [...]

Time to Rewrite The Truth About Paul Pierce?

By ⋅ December 13, 2012 ⋅ One comment

Ever since being drafted 10th overall by the Celtics back in 1998, Paul Pierce has been “the guy” in Boston. The closer. The Captain. The Truth. Even when he wasn’t the only All-Star on the C’s, whether in his early days of sharing the floor with Antoine Walker or with the recent reincarnation of the [...]

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