Celtics Team Report
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:44:44 PST)
Paul Pierce put it succinctly.
"Without Rondo, we're a playoff team," the Celtics' captain said. "With Rondo, we're a contender."
Rajon Rondo improved significantly in his second game back from a sprained right wrist, going for five points and 14 assists in Sunday's 98-80 victory over Memphis. But he still has a way to go to get back to where he was and needs to be.
"I just think it'll take him a couple of games to get his feet back and his speed and his rhythm back," said coach Doc Rivers.
The key for the Celts will be whether Rondo's teammates are willing to work with him and play at his pace.
The club has been notorious for getting off to slow starts, the veteran starters easing into games.
Boston Celtics Look Strong in Win Over Memphis: A Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:01:00 PST)
It appears the Boston Celtics are back on track having won four straight games including the 98-80 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, February 5. The latest win gives the Celtics a record of 13-10, just 3.5 games behind the Atlantic Division leading Philadelphia 76ers...
NBA Resumes Hectic Post-Super Bowl Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:07:00 PST)
The NBA played just two games on Super Bowl Sunday in 2012. Both home teams won as the Boston Celtics beat the Memphis Grizzlies while the Miami Heat defeated the Toronto Raptors. The day after the Super Bowl, teams begin playing in earnest.
Garnett carries Celtics to 4th straight win
(Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:52:31 PST)
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers could see that Kevin Garnett was looking and feeling spry. Running the floor and looking strong on the glass, the 35-year-old Garnett matched his season-high with 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Celtics to their fourth straight win, a 98-80 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.
'X factor' Garnett struggling to do more
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:30:18 PST)
Kevin Garnett has been asked by the Boston Celtics' coaches to play inside more on offense, but the fact that they've struggled to get him to do that is evidenced by his response when asked if he's had to make adjustments in his game.
Pierce, Allen carry Celtics past Knicks 91-89
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:27:38 PST)
Boston stayed close enough until the New York Knicks failed again. This time, it was because of the Celtics' defense. Paul Pierce scored 30 points and Ray Allen had nine of his 14 in the final quarter to lift the Celtics to a 91-89 win over the struggling Knicks on Friday night. Hanging close until they finally caught New York midway into the final quarter, Celtics coach Doc Rivers kept telling...
Allen's late surge helps Celtics overcome Knicks
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:20:13 PST)
Ray Allen has made a Hall of Fame career out of moving without the ball, popping out from behind a screen and hitting what a 3-point shot. Friday night, stymied by foul trouble for the first three quarters, Allen erupted for nine points in a little less than 2 1/2 minutes, bringing...
Celtics 91, Knicks 89
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:55:13 PST)
Ray Allen, stymied by foul trouble much of the night, scored nine of his 14 points over a 2:28 span late in the fourth quarter as the Boston Celtics held on during a frantic finish to edge the New York Knicks 91-89 Friday night.
Boston Celtics Top New York Knicks 91-89: A Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:44:00 PST)
As a Boston Celtics fan, and a fan of all Boston sports, nothing is ever as sweet as a victory over New York. On Friday, February 3 the Boston Celtics defeated the New York Knicks by the score of 91-89. With the win, Boston improves to 12-10 on the season while New York drops to...
Celtics Rally to Beat Knicks: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:32:00 PST)
In the first and less-hyped of two Boston-New York showdowns this weekend, the Boston Celtics came back from a 12-point deficit to beat the New York Knicks 91-89 on February 3. Rajon Rondo returned from an eight-game absence and while he was out of sync, Paul Pierce again stepped...
Celtics guard Rajon Rondo returns against Knicks
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:25:31 PST)
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo returned to the lineup for Friday night's game against the New York Knicks after missing the previous eight games with a right wrist injury. Rondo was given a loud ovation when his name was announced in pregame introductions. The Celtics went 6-2 in his absence.
Boston Celtics Look to Continue Winning Ways Against the Knicks: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:10:00 PST)
The Boston Celtics play host to the New York Knicks on Friday in the team's first engagement since the Christmas Day win by New York at Madison Square Garden. In that game, the Celtics overcame the absence of Paul Pierce to take a 10-point lead after three quarters; only to...
Condensed season challenging NBA players' bodies
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:20:43 PST)
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Sports Writer
Nuggets look rejuvenated with 'Melo gone
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:35:00 PST)
George Karl says he hasn't had this much fun coaching in years. It shows in Denver's record.
Pierce, Rivers try to downplay controversy
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:20:18 PST)
The Boston Celtics appear to have dodged a potential controversy by largely ignoring it. People were wondering if there would be another shoe to drop after Paul Pierce criticized coach Doc Rivers after Sunday's one-point loss to the Cavaliers, who scored the game's last 12...
Boston Celtics Throttle Toronto Raptors 100-64: A Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:08:00 PST)
The Boston Celtics can celebrate. In their 100-64 dominating win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, February 1, the team has managed to get over the .500 mark for just the second time this season. With the win, Boston improves to 11-10 on the season while Toronto drops to 7-16.
Five Celtics hit in double figures as Boston routs Toronto 100-64
(Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:30:18 PST)
The Boston Celtics couldn't have asked for better scoring balance than what they put out in Wednesday's 100-64 rout of the Toronto Raptors before a capacity crowd of 18,624. Five Celtics hit for double figures, and five others scored at least six points apiece, to help...
Celtics go above .500 with rout of Raptors
(Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:27:15 PST)
BOSTON - The compact schedule of the post-lockout NBA doesn't offer many breaks, so the Boston Celtics created one of their own.
Celtics go above .500 with 100-64 rout of Raptors
(Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:23:41 PST)
The compact schedule of the post-lockout NBA doesn't offer many breaks, so the Boston Celtics created one of their own. All five Boston starters sat out the entire fourth quarter, leaving the reserves to finish off Toronto in a 100-64 rout of the Raptors on Wednesday night. The reserves didn't let up either as the Celtics crept above .500 for the second time this season with their sixth win...
Boston Celtics 110, Toronto Raptors 64
(Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:10:14 PST)
The Boston Celtics couldn't have asked for better scoring balance than what they put out in Wednesday's 110-64 rout of the Toronto Raptors before a capacity crowd of 18,624. Five Celtics hit for double figures, and five others scored at least six points apiece, to help...
Boston Celtics' Narrow Escape Raises Deeper Issues: Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:51:00 PST)
The Boston Celtics built a 22-point third quarter lead; only to let it nearly slip away in a 93-90 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. In escaping a total collapse, the Celtics avoided losing a double-digit lead for the second straight game to Cleveland; as the Cavaliers...
NBA Capsules: Pierce leads Celtics over Cavs
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:33:34 PST)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Paul Pierce scored 20 points, Ray Allen had 12 in the third quarter and the Boston Celtics avenged a disappointing loss to Cleveland two days earlier by barely holding off the Cavaliers 93-90 on Tuesday night.
Boston Celtics Narrowly Escape Cleveland Cavaliers 93-90: A Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:32:00 PST)
Sometimes the Boston Celtics play games that are a little too close for comfort. After carrying a 76-58 lead into the fourth quarter, they narrowly defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers by the score of 93-90 on Tuesday, January 31.
Celtics survive Cavs' comeback 93-90
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:06:11 PST)
The Boston Celtics didn't completely collapse. They merely crumbled this time. Two days after blowing a big late lead and losing at home to Cleveland, the Celtics nearly did it again before recovering and hanging on for a 93-90 win over the scrappy Cavaliers, who trimmed a 22-point deficit to 2 in the final minutes.
Celtics Hold Off Late Rally, Beat Cavaliers: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:59:00 PST)
On January 31, the Boston Celtics overcame another fourth quarter comeback and a 20-20 game by Anderson Varejao to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 93-90. Two nights after blowing a late 11-point lead in a loss against the Cavs in Boston, the Celtics saw their 18-point fourth quarter...
Boston Celtics 93, Cleveland Cavaliers 90
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:25:17 PST)
After their heart-stopping victory in Boston on Sunday, the Cavaliers figured the Celtics would be ready to rumble on Tuesday. They Celtics ventured into Quicken Loans Arena and totally outplayed the upstart Cavs for three quarters.
Celtics G Rondo still out with wrist injury
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:48:46 PST)
Celtics All-Star guard Rajon Rondo will miss his seventh straight game with an injured right wrist. Boston coach Doc Rivers said at the team's morning shootaround that Rondo will not play Tuesday night against the Cavaliers but could return to the lineup later this week. Rondo is traveling with the team.
Will Paul Pierce Still Be a Celtic After the Trade Deadline? Fan Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:54:00 PST)
Red Auerbach waited too long to deal the original Big Three, and Boston Celtics GM Danny Ainge knows it. As nice as it was to see Larry Bird and Kevin McHale retire in Celtics uniforms, there were consequences. Nobody could have predicted what would happen to Len Bias, but by the...
