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Rondo’s Triple-Double Gives Celtics 2-1 Series Lead in Overtime

By ⋅ May 5, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Rajon Rondo had his 7th career triple-double with 17 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the Boston Celtics past the Atlanta Hawks in overtime, 90-84, Friday night at the Garden. The victory gave the Celtics a crucial 2-1 series lead over the Hawks in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Joe Johnson scored 29 points [...]

Pierce, Celtics’ Defense Grit Out Tough Win Over Hawks in Game 2

By ⋅ May 2, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Paul Pierce scored 36 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, powering the Celtics to an 87-80 Game 2 playoff victory over the Atlanta Hawks Tuesday night. He was also caught on camera “Tebowing” late in the fourth quarter. Josh Smith had 16 points, 12 rebounds and five assists for the Hawks, but he left midway through [...]

As Suspected, Rondo Suspended for Game 2

By ⋅ April 30, 2012 ⋅ One comment

It’s official, Celtics fans. Rajon Rondo will serve a one-game suspension for making contact with a referee, forcing him to sit out Game 2 in Atlanta. With the Celtics miraculously back within four points with 41 seconds to play in Sunday’s Game 1, Rondo objected strongly to referee Marc Davis’s foul call on Brandon Bass [...]

Rondo Gets Tossed as Smith, Hawks Beat Celtics in Game 1

By ⋅ April 29, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Josh Smith scored 22 points and grabbed 18 rebounds as the Atlanta Hawks took game one of their NBA playoff series with the Boston Celtics, 83-74. Rajon Rondo led the Celtics with 20 points, 11 assists and 4 steals, but got ejected with a minute to play and the Celtics down just 4. Rondo Gets [...]

2012 NBA Playoffs Expert Picks: First Round

By ⋅ April 29, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The playoffs are upon us, but that doesn’t mean anyone can afford to rest any players. Derrick Rose is already out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see him miss at least a vast majority of next regular season as well. The Bulls have done [...]

Celtics vs. Hawks: Playoff Preview

By ⋅ April 28, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Celtics open their 2012 title quest with a first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. The series tips off Sunday evening in Atlanta.

Rondo Gets Everyone Involved, Celtics Beat Bucks in Regular Season Finale

By ⋅ April 27, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Rajon Rondo missed the only shot he took but finished with 15 assists and four steals, as the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks, 87-74 on the last night of the NBA’s regular season. Paul Pierce scored 12 points in just seven minutes in what may have been his last NBA regular season game with [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – NBA Week 17

By ⋅ April 22, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Finally, the playoff schedule is starting to take shape. All but two spots have been clinched, but it’s really just one that’s up for grabs. It’s still a battle for the West title, too, so expect that to get pretty heated. So far, only the Celtics and Pacers have locked themselves into a particular seed, [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – NBA Week 16

By ⋅ April 15, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

We’re now less than two weeks from the conclusion of the regular season, and only seven spots (three divisions) have been locked up so far. Few teams are very secure in a seed, which means there’s still plenty to play for. So where does that leave everyone? Let’s look at what would happen if the [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – NBA Week 15

By ⋅ April 9, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

After another week, we’re starting to see some teams punch their postseason tickets, and some teams bow out. The Thunder have weakened themselves out of the #1 spot out West. The Wildcard races are also pretty close as well, which should make the last 10 games or so that much more entertaining. So with the [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – NBA Week 14

By ⋅ April 1, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

After another week, the drama is picking up in some areas. The 76ers have slid clear out of the division lead. The Knicks are out Amar’e Stoudemire and Jeremy Lin, but have a decent lead on the last spot, for now. The Lakers are running into a mini tough patch, and the Clippers are making [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – NBA Week 13

By ⋅ March 25, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

March is coming to an end, and it’s time for some tactical maneuvering. Teams that could use some help will be looking for some help via bought out free agents and the D-League. San Antonio already made a big move signing Boris Diaw after his buyout by Charlotte. Ryan Hollins was brought on by the [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – NBA Week 12

By ⋅ March 19, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

There’s already only 1/3 of the season remaining, and there’s no shortage of entertainment. There are lots of close races, including divisions and the final playoff spots. There hasn’t been much movement in the seeding, though, except for the Lakers rising up and putting some room between them and the Clippers. And now that the [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – NBA Week 11

By ⋅ March 11, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

After another week of NBA action, the playoff spots are starting to become solidified, but who gets what is still much less concrete (especially in the West). The Bulls and Thunder still lead the way, though the Heat aren’t exactly exiting gracefully. The Celtics and Knicks continue to disappoint, while the Rockets and Spurs continue [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – NBA Week 10

By ⋅ March 4, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Just now we’re reaching the 10-week mark of the season, and it’s already more than halfway through. The Bulls, Heat and Thunder continue to be the teams to beat, while the lower half of the brackets are fighting to avoid them (though they have made great progress to secure a spot to begin with). The [...]

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