By Dave Holcomb Come this fall, it will be a completely new slate for the Boston Celtics with Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett traded to Brooklyn and coach Doc Rivers leaving for the Clippers. Well, almost completely new slate. Boston did retain point guard Rajon Rondo, the very man many speculated would be traded last season up until he suffered a season ending ACL injury. … [Read more...] about Strong endorsement from Paul Pierce for Rajon Rondo
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Box Score Breakdown | Celtics @ Knicks
By Kyle Soppe Hopefully you tuned in last night to watch one of the better three point performances in recent memory, as the Knicks looked like a dangerous playoff team with a 118-110 win over the Boston Celtics. As impressive as the shooting was from New York, Boston's ability to run three point specialists off of the three point line was dreadful. How many games does a … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Celtics @ Knicks
Box Score Breakdown | Celtics @ Heat
By Kyle Soppe Boston destroyed a statistically solid defense in Miami on their way to a surprising 115-107 victory over the Heat. The Celtics had one player shoot under 50% from the field (Ray Allen) while the Heat had one player shoot over 50% (Mario Chalmers). Kevin Garnett made 11 of 14 shots from the field, and the Celtics have won 80% of the games in which he … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Celtics @ Heat
Box Score Breakdown | Knicks @ Celtics
By Kyle Soppe What a treat on a Sunday afternoon. The Celtics and Knicks played a classic game, with no shortage of big players making big plays. The home team made more plays in regulation and overtime, defeating the Knicks 115-11. On a day in the NBA where point guards outshined everybody, it was Rajon Rondo who stole the show. The fifth-year man out of Kentucky … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Knicks @ Celtics