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Why Celtics Fans Should Love “The Decision,” Part II

By Robert McLeod ⋅ July 16, 2010 ⋅ One comment

I’ve showed you five of the 10 reasons Celtics fans should love LeBron’s decision to sign with the Miami Heat. I’m crazy, right?
Wrong. Well…right. But wrong in this case.
Here’s the final five reasons Celtics fans will be happy to have a big rival in south Florida.
6. Pat Riley continues to cast a shadow
Pat Riley doesn’t [...]

Why Celtics Fans Should Love “The Decision,” Part I

By Robert McLeod ⋅ July 15, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

If you’re like me, you were sick of “The Decision” before it was even made. The hype of the last two years all collapsed into a 24-hour revolving door of rumors with no validity and endless speculation. “The Decision” came, it went, and I couldn’t be happier it’s finally over.
Cleveland feels betrayed, okay I get [...]

Making Sense of a Nonsensical Season: Celtics 2009-2010 Review

By Will ⋅ June 28, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

On January 20, the Boston Celtics played one of the ugliest games of their season, letting Charlie Villanueva catch fire, and lost, with little more than a whimper, to the Detroit Pistons, 92-86. The team shot 5 for 19 from behind the arc, turned the ball over 19 times, and had a -10 rebound margin [...]

If the Ping Pong Balls Fell Right…Or Did They?

By Mike ⋅ June 18, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

The Celtics just finished their second run to the finals in three seasons, coming up just short of Banner 18, what would have been the second title over that short span. The Celtics recent playoff success of course comes on the heels of the worst period of C’s basketball in their history. The previous 14 [...]

O Captain, My Captain: Pierce Gets Celtics Closer to 18th Banner

By Geoff ⋅ June 14, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Despite a late run and a very huge scare by the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics were able to hold onto to for the 92-86 win and 3-2 lead, their first series lead in the NBA Finals. The Celtics also became the first [...]

Fisher Key in Celtics’ Defeat; Boston Down 2-1

By Matt Goisman ⋅ June 9, 2010 ⋅ One comment

The Boston Celtics faced off against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the NBA Finals Tuesday night at the TD Garden. Tied at one win apiece, both teams were looking to seize momentum for the rest of the series by winning the pivotal third game. In the previous 32 Finals in which the [...]

Rondo and Allen Help Celtics Overcome Lakers in Game 2

By Andrew Kipp ⋅ June 7, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The Boston Celtics did what they had to do in a Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night, defeating the Lakers 103-94 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Game 2 was all but a must-win for the Celtics, who will head back to Boston feeling pretty optimistic about their chances to take [...]

Celtics’ Lack of Execution Puts Lakers Ahead 1-0

By Geoff ⋅ June 4, 2010 ⋅ One comment

The Celtics looked absolutely lost against the Lakers Thursday in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Los Angeles owned the Boston Celtics after only trailing 2-0 in the opening minutes, and continued to pound in the baskets left and right. The Lakers easily won 102-89 and will look to continue their momentum into Sunday’s Game [...]

NBA Playoffs 2010: Celtics-Lakers NBA Finals Series Preview

By Andrew Kipp ⋅ June 2, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Other than Cavaliers-Lakers, it’s the matchup the NBA was hoping for, and they got it. For the second time in three seasons, the Boston Celtics will butt heads with their arch rival, the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. The Celtics come into the contest with a veteran, battle-tested group, ready to claim its [...]

NBA Rescinds Perk’s Technical; Celtics Still Cling to 3-2 Series Lead

By Geoff ⋅ May 27, 2010 ⋅ One comment

A week ago the Boston Celtics had a 3-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals to a team most probably thought they could not compete with. They had a 3-0 series lead with Game 4 on their own home turf. How could one not possibly expect the Celtics to be able to close the [...]

Video: Kevin Garnett Runs Into Stan Van Gundy

By KC Downey ⋅ May 23, 2010 ⋅ One comment

In a moment largely symbolic of the series, Kevin Garnett out-hustled Matt Barnes for the ball near the sideline during Saturday’s Game 3, and inadvertently ran into Magic coach Stan Van Gundy, knocking the big guy off his feet. The Celtics dominated the Magic from start to finish, winning 94-71 to take a commanding 3-0 [...]

Celtics Hold on Late to Win Game 1, Steal Home-Court

By KC Downey ⋅ May 16, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Here’s the facts from Sunday afternoon’s Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals: Jameer Nelson outplayed Rajon Rondo. Kevin Garnett, whose absence in last year’s Magic-Celtics was likely the difference in the series, played poorly on Sunday, shooting 4-14. Oh…and most important, the Celtics somehow held on after a late rally by the Magic to [...]

Celtics Upset Cleveland With Third Straight Victory

By Will ⋅ May 14, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Before the media trampled over one another in order to get the first story out about where LeBron might end up, before his teammates disappeared in the fourth quarter, and before Kevin Garnett’s five-rebound fourth quarter put the finishing touches on the Cavaliers, for the second time in three years, unceremoniously escorting the Cavs from [...]

Four Men and a Baby: Celtics Rout Cavs in Pivotal Game 5 to Take 3-2 Series Lead

By Mike Martyniak ⋅ May 12, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Looks like Spike Lee could be getting his wish. In the midst of a third quarter the Boston Celtics dominated, on their way to a stunning 120-88 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena, the tension began visibly and audibly rising among the hometown fans of Cleveland. And this was a tension not [...]

Rondo’s Stellar Play May Force Cavs to Pick Their Poison in Game 5

By Andrew Kipp ⋅ May 10, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Celtic’s point guard Rajon Rondo recorded 29 points, 18 rebounds, and 13 assists in the Game 4 victory over Cleveland on Sunday, proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is the second-best player in this series behind LeBron James. However, it was King James who took a backseat on Sunday, something he hasn’t [...]