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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 [...]

Ray Allen, Celtics Agree on New Contract

By KC Downey ⋅ July 7, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Ray Allen has agreed to re-sign with the Celtics, reuniting with Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett for another run or two at an NBA Title. Allen signed a two-year deal with a player option for the second year, meaning he has the flexibility to opt out of his contract after one year to become an [...]

Report: Celtics, Pierce Near Agreement on Deal

By Geoff ⋅ July 2, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

After opting out the final year of his contract, Paul Pierce and the Boston Celtics are nearing the final stages of reaching an agreement on the C’s captain staying with the club. The deal reportedly would pay Pierce $61 million over four years. While Pierce will make a good deal less than the $21,513,521 he [...]

Report: LeBron James, Ray Allen to Join Miami Heat?

By KC Downey ⋅ July 1, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

LeBron James has been interested in gathering the dream team, figuring that if one NBA All-Star can’t win an NBA Title by himself, maybe four future Hall of Famers can? How the hell is this even possible? There’s a reason the NBA Salary Cap is the most ridiculous in pro sports — because it ensures [...]

Doc Rivers to Remain Celtics’ Head Coach

By John ⋅ June 30, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Doc Rivers told the Boston Globe early Wednesday afternoon that he plans to return to the Celtics’ bench next season to serve out the final year on the contract. While watching his son Austin play in San Antonio in the FIBA-Americas Under-18 Championships, he texted the Boston Globe,
“I’m coming back. I want another crack at [...]

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 [...]

Celtics Let Game 7 Slip Away, Lose to Lakers 83-79

By Justin Gagnon ⋅ June 18, 2010 ⋅ 5 comments

In a timeout near the end of Game 5, Lakers’ coach Phil Jackson told his players that the Celtics know how to lose in the forth quarter. Whether it was his Zen propaganda, the Monstars sucking the talent out of Ray Allen, or the absence of Kendrick Perkins, the Celtics proved Jackson’s theory to be [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Celtics Fall in Overtime; Series Heads Back to Orlando

By Matt Goisman ⋅ May 25, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

The Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic faced off Monday night in Game Four in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics were leading the series 3-0 and were looking to close things out on home court and punch their ticket to the NBA Finals. The Magic were coming off of a blowout loss Saturday night [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]