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Pierce and Bradley Carry Celtics Past Magic, Clinch Fifth Straight Atlantic Title

By ⋅ April 19, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Paul Pierce might be nearing the finish line of a career that will end in the Hall of Fame and a spot in the TD Garden rafters. But if these are Pierce’s last games, The Truth wants to go out in style. Pierce scored a game-high 29 points and recorded a career-best 14 assists, carrying [...]

The Atlantic, Week 9: Evan Turner and Celtics Roster Continuity Trending Up

By ⋅ March 18, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

We’re in the home stretch of the NBA season, and Sports of Boston is on top of all the recent news and notes in “The Atlantic”. Will continuity help the Celtics? Is Evan Turner a budding star? Who will be on the Nets’ billboards this summer in Brooklyn? The playoffs are just weeks away for [...]

Despite the Attention, Rondo Not the Centerpiece of a Champion

By ⋅ March 9, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

On Wednesday, SoB’s very own Bobby Doherty made the case that the Boston Celtics could rebuild around Rajon Rondo, referencing the 2007-2008 championship team as a model for Rondo as the team’s centerpiece. Agree to disagree. Is Rondo a starting point guard on a contender? Absolutely. He’s proven that with his championship ring, multiple playoff [...]

The Atlantic, Week 8: The Trade Deadline Approaches

By ⋅ March 8, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Welcome to a special NBA trade deadline edition of “The Atlantic!” Let’s “trend up” and “trend down” the latest rumors. Will the Big Three be broken up? Can Philly land a superstar to put next to Andre Iguodala? Will the Nets trade Deron Williams? The trade deadline is a week away: what are the teams [...]

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 4: Celtics’ Confidence and Andrea Bargnani Trending Up

By ⋅ January 29, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Welcome to “The Atlantic,” a weekly column where we ‘trend up’ and ‘trend down’ news and notes from the NBA’s Atlantic Division. The Boston Celtics are no longer the most disappointing team in the Atlantic Division – the Knicks are. Is Andrea Bargnani a top-10 power forward? Can the New Jersey Nets still make the [...]

Bass, Celtics Make Magic Disappear for Second Win In a Row

By ⋅ January 24, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Brandon Bass and Paul Pierce had 19 points apiece as the Boston Celtics swept the TD Banknorth Garden floor with the Orlando Magic Monday night, 87-56. Dwight Howard scored 18 points and had 14 rebounds but was the lone member of the Magic to score in double figures. Depleted Celtics Set Franchise Records The contest [...]

The Atlantic, Week 3: Kevin Garnett, Dwight Howard and More

By ⋅ January 18, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Welcome to “The Atlantic,” a weekly column where we ‘trend up’ and ‘trend down’ news and notes from the NBA’s Atlantic Division. The rumblings of Kevin Garnett’s decline are getting louder. Are the 76ers or the Nets in a better position to land Dwight Howard? Is there anything to be excited about in Toronto? What’s [...]

The Atlantic, Week 2: Ray Allen & No One Else in Great Shape

By ⋅ January 12, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Welcome to “The Atlantic,” a weekly column where we ‘trend up’ and ‘trend down’ news and notes from the NBA’s Atlantic Division. The Boston Celtics are riding Ray Allen’s hot hand. The Philadelphia 76ers are emerging as a powerhouse. Have the New Jersey Nets found their backcourt of the future? What’s going on this week [...]

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.

Eastern Conference Preview, Part 1: The Non-Contenders

By ⋅ December 19, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

With the NBA season less than a week away, Sports of Boston will be previewing the entire Eastern Conference. In part one, let’s look at the teams that should finish in the lower half of the conference and miss the playoffs. Toronto Raptors Last season, Toronto finished with the third-worst record in the NBA. With [...]

Playing With ESPN’s NBA Trade Machine

By ⋅ July 3, 2011 ⋅ One comment

The NBA is in a lockout. This is terrible news because there will be no more basketball and no more trades. Luckily for us, ESPN has the Trade Machine, which allows people to try to pull off fake trades and see if the deals would work for both teams. It’s a genius idea because fans [...]

2010-2011 Celtics Regular Season Wrap-Up

By ⋅ April 14, 2011 ⋅ One comment

The Celtics finished the 2009-10 regular season 50-32. This season, they finished 56-26. The 2010 Celtics finished fourth in the Eastern Conference, beating the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic before losing in seven games to the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. The 2011 Celtics finished third, and will face the New [...]

Perk-olations on the Celtics Trade

By ⋅ February 27, 2011 ⋅ 4 comments

We saw Kendrick Perkins transform from a ham-handed, pudgy and angry teenager into the main player in the Celtics’ championship ensemble of toughness. Kevin Garnett brought the fire. Paul Pierce brought the balls. Ray Allen brought the smooth. Kendrick Perkins brought the tough. A sudden and austere move by Danny Ainge, Perk’s disappearance was Keyser [...]

Shaq and KG Lead Animated All-Stars

By ⋅ February 14, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

KG, Shaq & co. appeared on Fox’s “The Cleveland Show” on Sunday, and were thankfully as funny as they are talented on the court. During game moments, LeBron James even got an assist on Shaq’s bucket. And between KG, James, and Shaq all deciding not to dribble anymore, Dwight Howard getting emotional, Dirk Nowitzki getting [...]

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