November 26, 2009 by flceltsfan

First of all, let me wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!   And, now on to today’s Links.

Herald   Ainge: KG making progress despite warning signs
Celtics thankful for Paul Pierce
Team keeps tabs on Kevin Garnett’s recovery
Lakers tower over Knicks
Report: Allen Iverson to retire
A rare turkey day game for Jazz: Thanksgiving game is first since 1978.
Celtics win just in time
Globe     Rivers on Garnett’s minutes: ‘Just by vision’
Celtics 113, Sixers 110
Pierce provides steady presence in win
Confidence is high for Rondo
In crunch time, Pierce took charge for Celtics
Net asset: Celtics’ late shooting puts this one in win column
CelticsBlog     Celtics Hang On For The Win
Big plays in 4th propel Celts over 76ers
Loy’s Place    Comments from the Other Side – Sixers 11/25
Celtics.com   Tony Allen Took Boston Students Grocery Shopping for Thanksgiving Dinner
Ford Keys to the Game: 76ers at Celtics
MetroWest Daily    Celtics: Age not the issue for the C’s
Celtics 17   Allen Iverson is calling it quits.
Red’s Army    “KG wouldn’t be playing… if he was hurt”
And the Rollercoaster Ride Continues…
Celtics Hub    Game#15/82: C’s (10-4) vs. 76ers (5-9)
Is the “Flip the Switch” Cliche True? C’s 113, Sixers 110
Examiner    This Thanksgiving, Celtics fans have a lot to be thankful for
North Station Sports     NSS Live Game Chat: Sixers vs Celtics
Hardwood Houdini    Rondo Drinks Red Bull After Third, Celtics Win
Lex Nihil Novi     “Kevin Garnett is an Average NBA Forward”
11-4: Celtics 113, Sixers 110
Jabbar was No Russell 83-84
CelticsLife     13 Refs Involved in Gambling Scandal According to a Source
Celtics LIMP by Sixers….
Celtics/Sixers Post Game Videos
Boston 113, Philly 110 Highlights
Gino’s Jungle     Gino’s Starting Five
Celtic Nation Thankful For The Truth
CSNNE    C’s/76ers: Live from the Garden
Rondo shoots the C’s to victory
C’s avoid upset, squeak passed Sixers
WEEI     Doc Rivers, Celtics Pregame on WEEI
Rasheed Wallace, Celtics Postgame Guest on WEEI
Liberty Ballers    Sixers lose to Celtics 113-110
Patriot Ledger     CELTICS NOTEBOOK: Garnett grinds it out to start
Celtics struggle again in victory over shorthanded 76ers
CELTICS NOTEBOOK: Returning from knee surgery, Kevin Garnett goes full speed
NESN    Paul Pierce Potent as Celtics Deep-Six 76ers 113-110
Paul Pierce Proves Celtics Would Be Lost Without ‘Truth’
Live Blog: Celtics vs. 76ers
Hawks Out to Prove Themselves in Tough Eastern Conference
Dana Barros Says Celtics Need Consistency to Get Wins
Slam Dunk Central    Celtics Slip Past Under-Staffed Sixers 113-110
ProJo   Celtics 113, 76ers 110: A close call for Boston
Celtics beat Philadelphia, 113-110, after a wild finish
Celtics-76ers pregame: Rondo will not have to face Williams tonight
Celtics-76ers pregame: Celtics expect more from the 76ers
Celtics journal: Rivers is tired of questions about Garnett’s knee
Morning Journal     WAKE-UP CALL: A look at the Eastern Conference free agents thus far WAKE-UP CALL: A look at the Eastern Conference free agents thus far
Philly.com    Unemployed Iverson reportedly is retiring
Depleted 76ers are edged by Celtics
Green Street    Doc: Pierce is our MVP
Turn up the volume: Pierce imposes his will
Fast Break: Celtics-Sixers
NBA ref scandal re-opened
Sports of Boston    Pierce’s 27 Helps Power Celtics Past 76ers
CT News    Pierce, Rondo Lead Celtics past 76ers: 113-110
ESPN    Pregame notes: C’s vs. 76ers
Pierce takes charge
Can Rondo’s jumper create confidence?
Paul Pierce makes sure the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers
Celtics Stuff Live    Gang Green: Season 3, Episode 6
Dimemag     It’s a New Day
Telegram    Rivers: KG in time warp
Pierce cooks Sixers’ goose
Celtics slip by sorry Sixers
National Post   Doc Rivers not sure Iverson’s retirement will stick
4 Sport Boston 14 Reasons Not to Count the C’s Out
Washington City Paper   Cheap Seats Daily: There Was a Time When Folks Weren’t Nice to Abe Pollin?
Fan Huddle    The Celtics Need Ubuntu More Than Ever
WHDH     Source: Gambler claims 13 referees involved in NBA betting scandal
Yahoo    NBA bans Kings scout for gambling on team
Ball Don’t Lie    Allen Iverson retires
Crashing the Glass  Celtics win ugly
Inside Boston Sports    C’s Survive Another Close One
Josh Q Public    Giving Thanks To Boston Sports On Thanksgiving

Today’s Celtics Links 11/25

November 25, 2009 by flceltsfan

Herald   No big plans for Allen Iverson, yet
Mourning Wizards tip Sixers
Scouting report: 76ers At Celtics
Gambler details relationship with ex-NBA ref

Globe    Practice Notes
Celtics being cautious
Abe Pollin, 85, owner of Washington Wizards
Celtics wary of underdogs
CelticsBlog
Shelden Williams Making No Presumptions
Celtics Discussed Iverson
Stadium Journey     Boston’s Garden
Celtics 17  Thanksgiving Special: Where Sheed’s Threes, the Thought of Depth, and Lack of Urgency is Killing Us
Red’s Army    New 8th Seed
Your KG Face of the Day
More Tony Allen, More Marquis Daniels
Your Morning Dump… Where Sheed wants to end things early tonight
CSNNE     Home (not so) sweet, Home
Another moment of youth for C’s
Celtics Hub    Doc’s 180 on Rondo’s Jumper
Daniels’ wrist concerns, TA returning Wednesday?
A Small Sign of the Future: Rajon as the Lone Starter
NESN    Celtics Return to TD Garden to Host Philadelphia 76ers
Five Simple Solutions for Celtics to Get Back on Track
Paul Pierce Stands Out as Big One Among Celtics’ Big Three
North Station Sports    Goldie’s Preview – Sixers @ Celtics
Celtics Town    Boston Celtics versatility: C’s aren’t as flexible as they should be
Hardwood Houdini     Boston Celtics Look Old – The Poor Mans Excuse
Lex Nihil Novi    C’s Drop 4th Straight 83-84 C’s Drop 4th Straight 83-84
Close Mouth, Play Basketball
Bird Clanging More than His Share of Bricks 83-84
Celtics in 9-Month Slump 83-84
What’s wrong with the 1983-84 Boston Celtics? 83-84
CelticsLife  NBA News: Arenas & Butler not seeing eye to eye
This is How the Lakers Represent Themselves
New Perkins interview on his shot blocking skills
Unrealistic Expectations
Gino’s Jungle     Upside to Sheed’s Woes
Celtics Stuff Live    The Celtics Are a Lot Like ‘Lethal Weapon 2’. No, Seriously…
Inside Hoops    NBA Rumors: Wednesday, Nov. 25
BetUs   NBA – Top-5 Reasons LeBron isn’t going to the Knicks
Lakers Blog    A New York Knick weighs in on who’s better: Celtics or Lakers
Full Court Pest    The Most Ridiculous Arguments In Sports: David Stern – The Great Commish
Dimemag     The Longest Yard
NY Post    Nothing doin’ for Nets
ESPN    Rondo comfortable with shot
Profiles in Frustration: Al Jefferson
ESPN NBA Awards Watch
Boston Celtics waiting for it to click
13 Games ’til Christmas
MetroWest Daily News    Celtics: Perkins’ attack no longer offensive
Hoopsworld    NBA AM: Time To Pack?
NBA Six Pack: Knicks Were Wise to Pass on Iverson
SB Nation    SBN NBA Power Rankings Week 4: Where the Lakers Are Repeat Winners
Kevin Garnett Is Tired Of Helping Reporters Do Their Jobs
CBS Sports    76ers-Celtics Preview
Norwich Bulletin    Celtics: Boston battling more than age as it tries to get in sync
Front Office Fans    From Man to Dog: The Kevin Garnett Story From Man to Dog: The Kevin Garnett Story
Journal Tribune    They’re ‘all just learning’
Mass Live    Celtics buzz: Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis eyes return, Washington Wizards praise the Green and more
Springfield Armor beat Maine Red Claws in only tuneup before Friday’s NBA D-League opener
Lakers Nation    Lakers #2 in the NBA in FG defense; other defensive stats
Green Street    Celtics-76′ers Preview
C’s want to see improvement starting now
Meet Marquis Daniels: Hockey Player
Tony Allen could return vs. Sixers
Danny Ainge on The Big Show
OSC    Governor Proclaims Maine Red Claws Day
Governor Proclaims Maine Red Claws Day
CNBC     NBA D-League On The Rise
FanHouse     Danny Ainge’s ‘96-97 Suns Give Hope to Winless Nets
WEEI    Ainge: KG still ‘not himself’
Examiner   9 Months after injury Garnett’s health still in doubt.
The Hoop Doctors    Early Season MVP Candidates
American Chronicle   Red Claws get Walker from Celts to start season

Today’s Celtics Links 11/24

November 24, 2009 by flceltsfan

Herald   Glen Davis to fight for minutes
Rudy Gay, O.J. Mayo get Grizzlies going good
Globe    Globe 10.0: Are the Celtics who we thought they were?
Davis moves closer to returning to court
I Am a Celtic Happy Birthday, Mr. Gorman
(A Tribute to Mike Gorman from Fabio Anderle on the Italian Celtics site – First part is in Italian, English Translation is below the Italian version)
CelticsBlog   Glen Davis Set For Early December Return
It’s Not Time To Trade Ray Allen, …Yet
Maine Red Claws Preseason Postgame
Red’s Army    It’s time to preserve Ray Allen
Better Over the Backboard Shot: Rondo or Kobe?
The Celtics deceiving rebounding numbers
Your KG Face of the Day
Your Morning Dump… Where KG really doesn’t want to answer knee questions
Myth or Fact: The Celts Are Shooting Too Many 3s
Rondo: Still thinking, not reacting
Perkisabeast     The NBA: Where Super Awesome Happy Fun Time Happens.
Wicked Local  Monday practice update: No knee(d) to worry about Garnett
CSNNE       Celtics notes: Rondo unveils new free-throw routine
KG mum on status of his knee
Celtics Hub   Is Rebounding a Problem?
Do You Believe Doc?
A Changing Attitude on Rondo’s Jumpshot
Loscy    34 Questions for the Celtics because I am bewildered «
North Station Sports     We Have Explored What the C’s Need– Now It’s Time to Move On
Ron Artest Continues to be a Jackass!
Celtics Town    Behind Enemy Lines: Where it’s too bad OT didn’t end with 9.2 seconds left
The Boston Celtics’ true flaws: Responding to Chris Sheridan
A Boston Celtics Thanksgiving: Reasons to be thankful you’re a Celtics fan
Hardwood Houdini    NBA Power Rankings – Hardwood Houdini Edition
Five Reasons Why Kevin Garnetts Shot Was A Season Changer
Lex Nihil Novi  No One Said It was Going to Be Easy
KC Jones Riles Up Pitino 83-84
C’s Drop 4th Straight 83-84
Close Mouth, Play Basketball
Celtics Life   Today’s Video: 1962 NBA Finals
The Problem with the Shot Clock
What the Hell Happened to…Otis Birdsong?
KG Doesn’t Want to Discuss Knee
Gino’s Jungle     Gino Starting five
Red Claws Drop First and Only Preseason Game
Mr. Davis Staying In Shape, Eyeing Return
Hardwood Paroxysm   The Value Of An Old Guy. A Really Awesome Old Guy.
NESN    Glen Davis Strengthening Left Hand, Plans to Remove Cast Dec. 2
Celtics’ Late-November Slump No Cause For Alarm
Fan Huddle    Celtics Offense is M.I.A
Newsday    Knicks’ Curry has rare show of emotion with shove
Green Street   Perkins: Inside the mind of a shot-blocker
Celts struggles, by the numbers
Sporting News   Does Allen Think Lewis Should\’ve Missed Playoffs?
Hoop Doctors    Top 5 Biggest ‘Bad Boys’ of the NBA
McGill Tribune    THIRD MAN IN: A Darker side of sports
MetroWest Daily     Celtics: Turning troubles around
Patriot Ledger   In the NBA, everybody believes they can shoot the ball
FanHouse   Paul Pierce Owns Madison Square Garden, Too
Slam Online    Sure Shot
No Sympathy for a Sick Don Nelson
Dimemag    Bucked Up
Knicks Make Push for Tracy McGrady; Make My Head Hurt
Eddy Curry Clubs Rajon Rondo
Yahoo   Glen Davis close to returning to Celtics
Hoopsworld     NBA Power Rankings
Celtics Stuff Live   This is Just A Tribute
NSA Wins  Sports the Way I See It… From My Couch(Volume 9)
Bleacher Report     Pivot Points: L.A. Lakers Defense Wins, While Boston Celtics Win Without Pivot Points: L.A. Lakers Defense Wins, While Boston Celtics Win Without
Examiner    Celtics lacking complete effort against Magic, Knicks
Josh Q Public    Remembering Reggie Lewis On Thanksgiving
NY Mag    Nate Robinson: Saboteur and Hero
American Chronicle   Red Claws grasping team concept early
ESPN    In egolessness, the Celtics are Rolling Stones
Practice report: ‘Keep shooting’
KG’s knee? Next question
NBA Basketball Power Rankings
As Rasheed goes, the C’s go
SI.com   Mature Josh Smith propels Hawks atop NBA Power Rankings
Dallas Basketball    Mavs Donuts: Rodman Arrested, Bass Disappearing, Garnett Offending, Mavs 3-Point Shooting Solved!
Fox Sports    Reserve judgment: Who improved their bench?

Today’s Celtics Links 11/23

November 23, 2009 by flceltsfan

Herald    Doc: KG’s return to form a year-long process; Walker sent to D-League
Kevin Garnett saves face at MSG
Rasheed Wallace misses mark in Manhattan
Shaq doles out toys and turkeys in Cleveland
Globe    Celtics have big void without Davis
Greetings from MSG
Updates from Celtics-Knicks
KG drains buzzer-beating shot, C’s win
Analysis of Celtics win over Knicks
Celtic Rondo’s struggles at the line continue Celtic Rondo’s struggles at the line continue
Celtics 107, Knicks 105 (OT)
Good look in OT has Celtics looking good
CelticsBlog
The Lobster Roll: Issue 1
The Blame Game
Loy’s Place    Comments from the Other Side – Knicks 11/22
Random Thoughts on the Celtics Escape from New York
Hardwood Paroxysm   Doc Rivers Is Not A Tyrant. He’s A Cheerleader.
Getty’s Angle   Celtics’ Problems are Fixable
Celtics.com   Ford Keys to the Game: Celtics at Knicks
Red’s Army   Your KG Face of the Day
Your Morning Dump… Where KG just isn’t KG
Chris Sheridan Knows What’s Wrong with the Celtics
CSNNE    Waiting for Garnett
Celtics Blog- KG Wins it at the Buzzer
Celtics 107, Knicks 105: KG wins it at the buzzer
Celtics Hub    Ray Allen Said What?
A win is a win: Celtics 107, Knicks 105 (OT)
Pure, Sweet Hate: C’s 107, Knicks 105
An Underrated Thing About Doc
ProJo     Celtics beat Knicks on Garnett’s jumper in overtime
Celtics win on buzzer-beater by Garnett
Loscy    Looking for the Celts’ help defense and offensive fluidity «
North Station Sports     NSS Live Game Chat: Celtics vs Knicks
Bewildered Celtics Squeeze by the Knicks 107-105 in OT
Celtics Town    There’s more to life than Kevin Garnett buzzer-beaters against the Knicks
NY Daily News    Thrilling win for Boston Celtics over New York Knicks still a pain for Kevin Garnett
Hardwood Houdini    Ride on Celtics Roller Coaster- Green Heart Attack
Paul Pierce – Hardwood Houdini Player of the Week
Lex Nihil Novi    First Quarter Observations
10-4: Celtics 107, Knicks 105
Sixers Win, but Both Teams Still Have Issues 83-84
Celtics-Sixers is NBA’s Premier Rivalry 83-84
Another Alley-Oop that Results in Garnett Limping
29th in the League in Rebounding
CelticsLife    Celtics/Knicks Post Game Videos
KG at the buzzer, C’s knock off Knicks in overtime
Celtics 107, Knicks 105 Highlights
The Captain Comes through
Irreplaceable?
Gino’s Jungle     That’s The Ticket, Celtics Beat Knicks in OT
Gino’s Starting Five
Fan Huddle   Kevin Garnet and Paul Pierce save Boston in OT Win in New York
South Coast Today     Free Throws: Boston’s three-for-all is notable issue
Off the Dribble    Robinson’s Progress Continues to Work Backward
Miami New Times    Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics
Green Street    Fast break: Celtics-Knicks
Celtics Community Roundup
Blog to be Named Later     Scalabrine Photoshop of the Month
North Jersey.com   Knicks notes: Nate rebounds
Zags Blog   Doc Rivers Can Relate to Mike D’Antoni
Austin Rivers ‘Definitely’ Considering Duke
NY Post    Curry apologetic for flagrant foul
Only ’stunted growth’ for sorry Knicks: fan interest
CT News     Garnett OT Buzzer Beater Drops Knicks:107-105
Dimemag    KG Pierces the Knicks
Celtics Stuff Live     The Celtics are playing like turkeys
Celtics Stuff Live: Scott Souza
ESPN    Victory exposes and highlights Boston Celtics’ flaws
LA Times   Lakers owner Jerry Buss feels like team ‘is on a roll’
NESN   Has Rasheed Wallace Been Worth It So Far for the Celtics?
Larry Bird, Magic Johnson Inducted Into College Basketball Hall of Fame
Celtics Clip Knicks on Kevin Garnett’s Buzzer-Beater in OT
NY Times    Celtics 107, Knicks 105 (OT) – Garnett Beats Buzzer, and Celtics Beat the Knicks
WEEI   The Three Pointer: A Win Is a Win … Even Against the Knicks
NBA.com   Kings’ Westphal enjoys being back in the saddle

Today’s Celtics Links 11/22

November 22, 2009 by flceltsfan

Herald    Settin’ up House (finally)
Jersey barrier still up
Celtics stars pull out all the steps
Celtic spirit
Doc Rivers urges discipline
Globe  Live by the three, die by the …
After taking supplement, Lewis took his medicine in the form of suspension
Celtics aren’t losing faith despite recent struggles
CelticsBlog    20-Point First Quarters Are Key For Celtics
Celtics Stuff Live: Scott Souza
Boston @ New York GameThread
Loy’s Place    Celtics Hope to Get Back on Track vs the Knicks
Celtics.com  Game Preview: Celtics at Knicks
Celtics 17   Turn the Page: Celtics Holed Up in Cave of Despair
Red’s Army   The Polarizing Rajon Rondo
Bird, Walton, the ‘86 Championship and some Wild Turkey
Your KG Face of the Day
Sheed: 4.7% from 3 in losses
The Morning Dump… Where We’re Thankful We’re Not Knicks Fans
CSNE    Waiting for Garnett
Celtics Hub    What They’re Saying The Day After: “We’re Awful”
A Thing That Works
Game#14/82: Celtics (9-4) @ Knicks (3-9)
NESN    Celtics Look to Get Back on Track Against Knicks
OTR   Gilbert Arenas’ ego slams teammates
North Station Sports    History Says that Today’s Celtics Can Overcome Recent Adversity
More Thoughts From Egypt: Should Shaq Come off the Bench?
NBA.com    Celtics Assign Walker to Red Claws
Celtics Town    Celtics-Knicks preview: Celtics look for better start against Knicks
Hardwood Houdini     Rajon Rondo or Eddie House?
Rajon Rondo or Eddie House?
Time for Doc Rivers to Move Pete Rose to Third Base
Lex Nihil Novi     Ivaroni More than an Afterthought 83-84
Time for Doc Rivers to Move Pete Rose to Third Base
Sixers Hand Celtics (9-4) Third Straight Loss 83-84
CelticsLife    KG, ‘Sheed & the Beast Technicals Tracker
Today’s Video: Rondo Forever Mix
Gino’s Jungle    Celtics Recipe for Success
Gino’s Starting Five
Celtics vs. Knicks
Hoopsdata    NBA in Polychromatic Form: Shot Location
Cleveland.com   Cavs staying above water & the new Delonte West problem
Hardwood Paroxysm    Discussing “The Art of a Beautiful Game”
NY Daily News     Eddy Curry makes long awaited return to New York Knicks lineup
Sports of Boston    What Has Happened to the Celtics?
Telegram     Rasheed has been bust so far for C’s
MetroWest Daily    Courtside View: No quick fix for Celtics
Dimemag    Tony Award
Celtics Stuff Live     Sheed’s Need for Threes
FanHouse     ‘Sheed’s Threes a Problem for the Celtics
Orlando Magic Daily     Orlando Magic, in a cheerier mood, finish off Boston Celtics
Fan Huddle    Celtic-Phobia and the NBA
Enterprise    CELTICS NOTEBOOK: Wallace unable to connect from 3-point range
Bleacher Report   Boston Celtics: In Need Of Athleticsism, Ray Allen Needs Help
Green Street    Celtics assign Walker to NBDL
Rondo helping Hudson improve defense
Blue Ridge Now    Celtics-Knicks Preview

Today’s Celtics Links 11/21

November 21, 2009 by flceltsfan

Herald    Newest trick for Celtics is a disappearing act
This Green group still a mystery
Kevin Garnett’s burst takes night off
Red-hot Hawks edge Rockets
Globe    FINAL: Magic 83, Celtics 78
Rivers defends House/Rondo decision
Dwight Howard on KG
Postgame chatter
Video: Pierce, Garnett on loss to Magic
Video: Rivers: ‘We don’t deserve to win games’
Clips’ broadcasters suspended for Haddadi remarks
Ellis leads Warriors over Blazers
Video: Ryan: Celtics must improve quickly
Finding combinations hasn’t been a lock
Wallace is unable to zero in
Disorganized from start, they need to regroup
Out of synch
CelticsBlog
Celtics drop another home game to a contender
What’s Wrong With The Celtics?
Loy’s Place     Comments from the Other Side – Magic 11/20
Celtics.com    Ford Keys to the Game: Magic at Celtics
Celtics 17   The Trident Strikes: Vince Carter and the Magic Give Boston Their Fourth Loss
Red’s Army    Celtics/Magic Live Blog
Playoff Basketball in November
Your Morning Dump… Where we’re a long way from where we want to be

Comcast Sportsnet    Carter fit to fill Hedo’s shoes
Magic act too tricky for Celtics
Our take: The Comcast SportsNet view of the game
Celtics Hub    That was ugly….Magic 83, Celtics 78
North Station Sports    Celtics Players Talk Magic
NSS Live Game Chat: Magic vs Celtics
More Questions then Answers– Magic Drop the Celtics at the Garden
Celtics Town   Running Diary: Vince Carter shoots just enough for Magic to down Celtics
Hardwood Houdini   Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics
Where O’ Where Did My Celtics Go?
Celtics Fans – Heres Your Chill Pill
Lex Nihil Novi    9-4: Magic 83, Celtics 78 9-4: Magic 83, Celtics 78
Fernsten Happy with Knicks (83-84)
World Champion Sixers Not in Synch (83-84)
CelticsLife     Celts Lose to Orlando, Just About Time to Worry
Celtics/Magic Post Game Videos
Putting the Pieces Together; Have the Celtics Simply Become too Old?
Happy Birthday Reggie Lewis
Live by the Three….
Gino’s Jungle     Magic vs. Celtics
Too Much Vincanity In The Jungle
Gino’s Starting Five
CT News    Are the Celtics Tough Enough for the Magic?
Magic Hold Off Celtics: 83-78
ProJo   Magic pull rug out from sloppy Celtics, 83-78
Celtics-Magic final: Magic survive Celtics, 83-78
Orlando’s Dwight Howard respects Boston’s Kendrick Perkins
Celtics-Magic pregame: Wallace is a role model to Orlando’s Howard
Celtics-Magic pregame: quick notes
Patriot Ledger    CELTICS NOTEBOOK: Kevin Garnett finally gets chance to face Magic
Celtics lose for the third time in four games, falling to the Magic
Magic’s Van Gundy trying to be positive
CELTICS NOTEBOOK: Orlando center Howard has praise for Perkins
NBA.com   MAGIC: Denton: Magic-Celtics Postgame Analysis
MAGIC: Denton: Magic-Celtics Notes
Magic Prepared for Celtics’ Best Effort
Orlando Sentinel    Happy Orlando Magic beat the Celtics in playoff rematch
Fox Sports    Celtics need vintage KG to win East
Slam Dunk Central    Boston’s Friday Blues Continue; Vinsanity And Magic Shut Down Celtics 83-78
Dimemag    Smoove Criminal
NY Times    The Pick-and-Roll Is the N.B.A.’s Old Reliable
Green Street    Magic: Can’t Afford to Foul Rondo
A kinder, gentler Van Gundy?
Fast Break: Celtics – Magic
Magic know formula to beat Celtics
Ray Allen’s Ray of Hope Fundraiser
Sheed trying to keep Superman from lifting off
Yahoo    Van Gundy’s light touch lifts Magic
Game to pay attention to: Magic vs. Celtics – Ball Don’t Lie
Garnett still feels pain of lost season
Telegram    Celtics center has his perks
Magic act buries C’s
MetroWest Daily News     Celtics Notebook: Magic’s Van Gundy altering sour tune
Magic 83, Celtics 78: Celtics run out of tricks
ESPN    Boston Celtics will have revenge on their minds against Orlando Magic
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers, players reach for answers
Wallace on shooting: What me, worry?
Vote: NBA highlights of the decade
NESN    Live Blog: Magic at Celtics
Ray Allen to Provide 275 Boston Families With Thanksgiving MealsRay Allen to Provide 275 Boston Families With Thanksgiving Meals
Celtics Struggle, Fall Flat at Home Against Assertive Magic
Cold Streak From 3-Point Range Kills Celtics’ Comeback Chances
Boston’s Mount Sportsmore Celebrates the Best of the Best
Celtics’ Tony Allen to Help Middle School Students Celebrate Thanksgiving
The Big Lead    Kevin Garnett Pretty Sure of Boston’s Ability to Bully The Magic
Inside Hoops     ESPN Suspends Bill Simmons from Twitter :InsideHoops
Hoopsworld    Rashard Lewis Making His Presence Felt
Mass Live    Celtics buzz: Paul Pierce believes healthy Celtics would’ve beaten Orlando Magic last year
RealGM    The Rondo Era Begins Here And Now

Today’s Celtics Links 11/20

November 20, 2009 by flceltsfan

Herald    Thursday practice notes
Celtics have new trick for Magic
Scouting report: Magic at Celtics
Former NBA player Sam Bowie applies to be first black member at club
Gasol scores 24 in debut, Lakers top Bulls 108-93
Knicks in no rush to bring Allen Iverson into the fold
Globe     Celtics believe in Magic
Magic thumbnails
Tough for Celtics not to believe in Magic
A few more observations from Bird’s nest

CelticsBlog    Are We Ready For The Magic?
Loy’s Place    Rottweilers Host the Poodles in Playoff Rematch
Dimemag     Top 5 power forwards of all-time
WESH    Van Gundy Vows To Make Attitude Adjustment
Inside Hoops    NBA Rumors: Friday, Nov. 20
Dwight Howard asks Stan Van Gundy to stop the negativity
NY Times  Analysis – Can Allen Iverson Restore the Knicks’ Hope?
Hoopsworld     Notebook: Kobe Catches Kareem – Lakers Defeat Bulls
Celtics 17   We’re just wasting time now.
Rajon Rondo’s Inclination to Think Isn’t Going to Get Him to the Top: Playing Basketball Is
Red’s Army    Your KG Face of the Day
The Ugliest Thing You’ll See All Day
Your Morning Dump… Where TGIF means nothing to KG

Perkisabeast     Perk and Rondo step up as C’s take down Warriors 109-95
Comcast SportsNet    Professor Wallace
Celtics Hub    KG talks in detail about his knee injury
The Magic are Getting Hyped and Stan Van Gundy is Whining
Harsh Truths
North Station Sports   NSS Flix: KG Pays Respect to the Captian
Kendrick Perkins: Taking Tonight’s Match-up with Dwight Howard Personally
Hardwood Houdini     Ray Allen is a New Man
Kendrick Perkins “The Beast” Battles Superman Tomorrow Night
Friday of Horrors
Lex Nihil Novi    Larry v. Magic: Game 5 Preview
Knicks Visit Boston for First Time Since Red Ruined their Summer (83-84)
Knicks Trap Celtics (9-3) (83-84)
CelticsLife   Where is that Celtic Pride?
Eddie House Interview
Who Can You Tolerate the Most?
NBA Plays of the Week
Today’s Video: The New Kid on the NBA Block
Gino’s Jungle    The Experience of a Lifetime
Gino’s Starting Five
Wyc Tentatively Optimistic With 9-3 Record

Orlando Sentinel    Orlando Magic: Rashard Lewis declares showdown with Boston Celtics a second-chance ’statement game’
Orlando Magic-Boston Celtics preview
Orange County Register   Five years later, Artest hasn’t forgotten the Palace brawl
Patriot Ledger    Celtics, Magic renew acquaintances six months after playoff series
Howard the Dunk   Preview: Orlando Magic @ Boston Celtics
Both Teams Played Hard    Talking About Practice: Episode 2
Dimemag      Burned Out
NY Post    Iverson’s a walking contradiction
MetroWest Daily      Celtics: C’s look to pay back Magic
Green Street      Celtics savor shot at Magical redemption
Doc Rivers on D&C, 11/19
Raising Ray
NBA POWER RANKINGS – 11/19
Kevin Garnett on D&H, 11/19
ESPN     Magic will be in the air Friday night
Pierce climbs all-time scoring list
Adjusting field goal percentages
NESN    New Challenges Facing Celtics as Magic Come to Town
Marquis Daniels Proving to Be Better Than Celtics Expected
M Live    Hate Mail: Our Allen Iverson apologizing, personal hygiene and sensitivity stir up readers this week
Rasheed Wallace is like the guy that lets himself go after getting married
Honolulu Advertiser     NBA: With Jameer Nelson out, Magic should take a chance on Allen Iverson
Boston Sports Pulse    Celtics Bounce Back, Still Not Playing Their Best
Hardwood Paroxysm    Do Not Think That Word Means What You Think It Means
R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Mike Woodson’s Getting It Gleefully
Dueling Couches      Dueling Couches Writers Compared To Boston Celtics
CBS Sports     Known for futility, Hawks growing accustomed to success
Magic-Celtics Preview
Hoopsvibe    Doc Rivers: Hand Check Rules Have Brought Back Little Guards
ProJo    With motivation from Pierce, Rondo turned up his game against Warriors
Celtics journal: Rivers says Orlando demands defense
WEEI     Kevin Garnett, Celtics Forward on WEEI
Slam Online    What’s Next for Allen Iverson?

Today’s Celtics Links 11/19

November 19, 2009 by flceltsfan

Herald   Rajon Rondo ignites surge past feisty young Warriors
Rajon Rondo quick to forget
Heave escapes Kevin Garnett
Nellie plugs along
Knicks nix Pacers to snap skid
Comcast to offer Celtics on-demand programming
Globe    Garnett on the Warriors post game
Post-game quotes from Perkins, Allen
Updates from the Garden: Celtics vs. Warriors
In NBA lore, Nelson never comes up short -
Garnett on the Warriors post game
Post-game quotes from Perkins, Allen
Washburn: Celtics need to step it up for Orlando
Doc: ‘That team scares the hell out of you’
Rivers assumes 3-point stance
Video of KG’s half-court shot
Celtics man up for win
CelticsBlog
A Late Run Is Enough
Third quarter saves Celtics from Warriors
MetroWest Daily   Celtics 109, Warriors 95: C’s ride Rondo to win
Celtics Hub   Doc to Sheed: Cut the 3s
Bullets: Anything but a Blowout
Step Aside and Avoid the Train Wreck: C’s 109, Warriors 95
Loy’s Place     Comments from the Other Side – Warriors 11/18
Examiner    Depleted Warriors finish trip with pair of losses, but renewed enthusiasm
LeBron James in the NFL? Why not?
How to Watch Sports    Exploring NBA Contracts Based on Performance, Rather Than Potential
Basketbawful    Taken for granted
Celtics.com    Comcast, Celtics, CSN Unveil Expanded Celtics On Demand Library
Ford Keys to the Game: Warriors at Celtics
NBA.com    Celtics overpower outmanned Warriors in second half
THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE NBA DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE
ESPN   Hawks win Sixth game in a row
Rondo floors it
For KG, a buzz but no buzzer
Well-traveled Moore back in Boston
Weary Warriors battling more than Celtics
Opponents making their point with Boston Celtics defense
Celtics 17   Can the Boston Celtics Regain Their Dominant Defensive Effort?
Turning to What We Already Know: Sifting Through the Ridiculous and Poking the Dragon (Warriors Pregame)
Golden State Falls as Celtics Steer Themselves Back on Track
Red’s Army    Your KG Face of the Day
I’ve never felt worse about a 14 point win…
Comcast SportsNet    C’s vs. Warriors: Live from the Garden
Celtics Golden against Warriors
Perk plays role of unsung hero
Loscy    A new joint venture: The Doubting Thomas Award «
North Station Sports    NSS Live Game Chat: Warriors vs Celtics
Rondo Rallies the Troops, Celtics beat the Warriors 109-95
Celtics Town    Running Diary: Rondo, Rondo, Rondo as Celtics overcome Warriors
Hardwood Houdini   Celtics Work SOME Kinks Out- Still Have Work
Lex Nihil Novi    9-3: Celtics 109, Warriors 95
Utah Stops Celtics’ Streak at 9 83-84
Something Still Ain’t Right
CelticsLife     Celts STILL Not-so-good, but outlast Warriors and their 4th grade star
Celtics/Warriors Post Game Videos
Celtics 109, Warriors 94 Highlights
Gino’s Jungle     Celtics Wake Up In Second Half To Defeat Warriors
Celtics Stuff Live    Gang Green: Season 3, Episode 5
Mercury News   Warriors notebook: Ronny Turiaf listed day-to-day
Warriors’ Raja Bell plays through pain in loss to Boston
Green Street    Wallace looks back on Pistons Pacers Brawl
Donny Basketball
Danny Ainge on the Big Show
Can Celtics finish?
Fast Break: Celtics – Warriors
Allen takes on second generation of shooters
Slam Dunk Central    Raging Rajon Has Double-Double; Celtics Defeat Warriors 109-95
WEEI    The Three Pointer: Celtics Run Away From Speedy Warriors
Danny Ainge on WEEI
SF Gate    CELTICS 109, WARRIORS 95 / A loss, but not feeling defeated
Ratto: Warriors put the ‘free’ in free fall
Shorthanded team fall short in Cleveland
Golden State Warriors : Game 10: Warriors at Boston (halftime)
Bleacher Report    NBA Top 10: If Players, Coaches, Execs, and Fans Had Theme Songs…
Reign Him In: LeBron James’ Ego Threatening to Ruin a Wonderful Thing Reign Him In: LeBron James’ Ego Threatening to Ruin a Wonderful Thing
Telegram    Rondo still can’t toe the line
Allen helps Rondo from line
Celtics snap out of skid
NESN    Rajon Rondo Still Making Big Plays Despite Free-Throw Woes
Celtics End Two-Game Skid, Whack Warriors 109-95
Live Blog: Celtics vs. Warriors – Boston Celtics
Ray Allen to Host ‘Ray of Hope Foundation’ Benefit at The Lansdowne Pub
Motown Sports Revival     How to win an NBA Championship
CT News    Rondo Solves Warriors: Saves Celtics in 3rd
Dimemag    Kevin Garnett’s 75-Foot Shot
Back in the Mix
5 Suitors For The Inevitable Monta Ellis Trade
Summer 2010: Chris Bosh to the Nuggets
Patriot Ledger     CELTICS NOTEBOOK: Losing streak ends at two after first-half struggle against Warriors
Celts’ Rajon Rondo finds his rhythm
NY Times    Seeking Shake-Up, Knicks Mull a Bid for Iverson
ProJo    Celtics outscore road-weary Warriors, 109-95
Celtics-Warriors in-game update: Celtics up by one at halftime
Celtics-Warriors final: Celtics rout Warriors, 109-95
Celtics journal: Aigne says latest trade rumors are false
Celtics not interested in trading for Nocioni
Celtics-Warriors pregame: Celtics looking to snap losing streak
TSN    Celtics snap short losing streak to thump Warriors
Sun Journal    Some Red Claws pinching themselves over opportunity
Chicago Now    Joakim Noah; top 3 center in the NBA
Dueling Couches    Perkins Calls Celtics Practices “Sloppy”
BetUs   NBA Lock Alert – Stunned Celtics Host High-Scoring Warriors
Luxist   Chris Webber’s Restaurant Shuts Down
Hardwood Paroxysm    The Celtics Have A Coupon For Average Combo-Forwards And They Would Like To Use It
PRNewswire    Comcast, Celtics, CSN Unveil Expanded Celtics On Demand Library
SportsRadio Interviews  Ron Artest on tossing Ariza’s shoe off the court the other night
Slam Online   When The Game Was ‘Theirs’
Chris Bosh Contemplates Life in Miami
Yahoo    Phil Jackson jokingly blames Pau Gasol’s injury on ‘CSI: Miami’ – Ball Don’t Lie
Hoopsworld     Notebook: Bryant Back to Form
4 Sports Boston    The Resting C’s: Domination or Abomination? 4 Sport Boston

Today’s Celtics Links 11/18

November 18, 2009 by flceltsfan

Herald    Rivers steps up for Belichick
Paul Pierce up for practice
Celtics go on the defensive
Scouting report: Warriors at Celtics
Cavaliers deliver world of hurt
Lakers defeat the Pistons
Memo to LeBron James: MJ is doing fine without your help
Converse runs from Dwayne Wade case
LeBron James believes he could star in NFL
Globe     Perkins says sloppy practice isn’t helping – The Boston Globe
Pierce goes full speed

Sources: Celtics not interested in Nocioni
Warriors thumbnails
Time to look for some help?
CT News      The Circus Comes to Town: Warriors Play Celtics Tonight
CelticsBlog    Warriors A Team In Turmoil
Perkins Unhappy With Practices
Loy’s Place   Perk’s Got It Right
Examiner    Belichick’s Blunder helps cover Celtics Forgettable Stretch
Celtics 17    How Much Trouble Will the Phoenix Suns Inflict Upon the Lakers?
Red’s Army    Your KG Face of the Day
Pierce Practices on Sprained Knee
Wicked Local    Wyc dampens Nocioni, Baby talk
Comcast SportsNet     D is the Key
Preview: C’s vs. Warriors
Celtics Hub   Early Season Foul Avoidance: Can it Last?
Why The C’s Shouldn’t Trade for Nocioni
Average Andres
Loscy    The back-to-back loss pep talk: we are fine but need to fix 5 things «
North Station Sports     Ainge Meets with Scal and TA about Nocioni Trade
Game Preview – Warriors @ Celtics
Hardwood Houdini   Hardwood Houdini Is Back and Better Than Ever
Once Again Pierce Is Proving Why He’s A Leader
Perkins Talking Bout Practice, Practice!
Lex Nihil Novi    The 1986 Team had Problems with Athletic Opponents, Too
The 1986 Team had Problems with Athletic Opponents, Too
Fundamentals Have Been Key to Celtics’ Success (83-84)
Celtics Breathing Hard (83-84)
Celtics Life   I’m Lebron James and I’m kind of a big deal
Cancel Your T-Mobile Subscription
NBA News: Magic’s Nelson to have knee surgery
A couple funny Inside the NBA videos
Celtics 18   Regroup and refocus…
Gino’s Jungle     Hardwood Houdini is Running Wild
Gino’s Starting Five
Celtics Stuff Live   What Would Don Draper Do (as a Celtics’ Fan) V. 2
ESPN    Pierce expects to play Wednesday
Possible deal would send Nocioni to Boston
Flint Star
The odd, often-confusing culture of the athlete tattoo
Turkey’s best basketball, marred by violence, again
Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson to have surgery on left knee
Chat: Chat with Chad Ford
Thank You for Playing    Cavs have edge on Celtics, Magic
Bleacher Report   Celtics To Big For Their Briches?
LeBron James To New York: Remember the 2008 Celtics
L.A. Lakers’ Pivot Points: Five Potholes On The Road To A Repeat, Part 3
SI.com    Just how bad are Nets, Knicks, Grizzlies and Timberwolves?
MetroWest Daily     Celtics: Pierce returns to practice
ProJo   Pierce returns after missing a practice with a knee sprain
Patriot Ledger     Golden State’s Don Nelson closing in on coaching records
Bust a Bucket   NBA Player Rankings: Shooting Guards
Philly.com    Source: Sixers discussed Dalembert deal before season
Dimemag    Warriors are sorry, miss Jackson
Sports of Boston   Calling for Backup at the Point
Yahoo   Iverson, Jackson followed path to freedom
CBS Sports    Warriors-Celtics Preview
Fear the Sword    Battered and bruised Cavaliers head to Washington
NESN   Celtics Hope to Break Out of Losing Funk Against Warriors
Celtics’ Paul Pierce Practices Tuesday, Should Play on Wednesday
Allen Iverson Has Chance to Be Temporary Answer for Knicks
Mercury News   Ellis/Warriors situation set to hit full boil at Thursday meeting: Trade inevitable?
FanHouse    Kevin Garnett Cares Not for Your Rookies
Twincities.com   Wolves’ Al Jefferson grateful for time with family
NECN    Boston Celtics encourage students to ‘Stay in School’
WEEI    Pierce returns to practice
Doc on Belichick call: ‘You don’t get do-overs’
Doc: ‘We’ve done a lot of things average’
Rufus on Fire     The Day After Stephen Jackson Arrived
M Live    Checking in with former Pistons Chauncey Billups and Rasheed Wallace
OSC    D-Fenders Waive Moore, N’doye, Pinick, Wise And Pruitt
USA Today    Cavs’ Shaq, Varejao inactive for Tuesday’s game
Depressed Fan Sam Dalembert Trade Rumors
NBA.com   Let players wear jersey No. 23, retire these things instead
My SouthEnd    No on Nocioni
Third Quarter Collapse    Interview With John Schuhmann
A Royal Pain   Kings, Celtics, 76ers Talking Trade
Dimemag    Once Again, Monta Ellis Throws His Teammates Under The Bus
SB Nation   NBA Power Rankings, Week 3: Lakers No. 1 By Default
Celtics.com    Celtics Womens Group Hosts Drives to Benefit Cradles To Crayons
Cleveland.com      Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors: Windhorst Beat Blog

Today’s Celtics Links 11/17

November 17, 2009 by flceltsfan

Herald    Green place limits on Paul Pierce
Allen Iverson, Memphis divorce
Globe   Celtics hoping league rescinds technicals
Report: Deal could net Nocioni for Celtics
Johnson, Hawks stay in flight
Rivers looks inward for answers to Celtics’ woes lately
CelticsBlog    Big Baby Still Shrinking, Working
Speaking of Slumps, How About Rasheed Wallace?
The Latest Nocioni Rumor
Loy’s Place     Random Thoughts on Rumors and CSI
How to Watch Sports    Chairmen of the Boards: A Look at the Power Forward Position
ESPN     Pierce limited in practice due to knee sprain
Possible deal would send Nocioni to Boston
The next big trade? Here’s a three-team possibility
Stephen Jackson as a Bobcat: Crazier things have worked
NBA Basketball Power Rankings
Celtics.com    Celtics Host Stay in School Assembly with Students at Timilty Middle School
USI Open Practice – Nov. 16, 2009
CBS Sports     Power Rankings: Celtics, Lakers make grade when rivals don’t upgrade
Red’s Army   Doc Regrets Playing Pierce vs Indiana
Your Morning Dump… featuring more Nocioni trade rumors
How about we create the “Joey Crawford” rule?
New shirt: Quisy Does It
Green Street     Open practice, open questions
Paul Pierce – The Truth Strikes Again Video Recap
Report: C’s considering Nocioni in three-way
Comcast SportsNet    Free throws proving costly for Rondo
Mike & Tommy’s Mailbag: November 16, 2009
Nocioni a Celtic? Highly unlikely
Celtics Hub  Nobody Does Hyperbolic Self-Pity Like Boston* Fans
On Iverson: You Win, Dad
Notebook: Nocioni Talks Start, Defense Slips
North Station Sports     NSS Week Three Recap
Allen Iverson a Boston Celtics?
Chance to Party with Paul Pierce after the Orlando Magic Game!
Celtics Town  It isn’t the Celtics, but Bill Belichick made the right decision
NBA parity: Wasn’t the NBA supposed to be top-heavy this season?
Fernsten’s Follies     Larry v. Magic: Game 2
Lex Nihil Novi    Faker Fans Already Worried about June (83-84)
Sound Familiar?
C’s Make It 9 in a Row (83-84)
Don’t Worry, It’s Not 1987 or 1988 Yet
CelticsLife     Checking the Stats
Yes? No? Maybe So?
KG is the Anti A.I.
Thanks Steve Blake, for Ruining My Night
Gino’s Jungle     Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day – House Isn’t Either
Allen Iverson a Boston Celtic?
Gino’s Starting Five
Sporting News   Iverson Could Resurface With Contender
Power Poll: Supposed Superteams Aren\’t So Super
Bsketbawful     Worst of the Night November 16
Tom’s Bombs of Thought    The Transformation of Rasheed Wallace
Nashflqoq     The cost of Phoenix’s penny-pinching: No Fernandez, Johnson, Rondo, or Robinson for post-Nash era
Philly Burbs    Source: Nothing to Dalembert trade rumor
Inside the Hall    The Morning After: Hey, That’s Doc Rivers!
WEEI    Respect Is Hard to Come By For Celtics
NECN    Confident Red Claws are ready to play | NECN
My Fox Boston    Paul Pierce hosts charity bowling event
Milford Daily News    Megliola: Celts must stop ‘fense sitting
Yahoo    SL: Dirk’s ‘lucky’ bounce; Brown says he can handle Jackson
Iverson hopes to resume NBA career
Star Tribune    Big Al is back, ‘ready to play’
Paul Pierce.net    Paul Pierce | Celtics Look to Rebound
Off the Record    Rondo earning his money at the stripe
Orlando Sentinel    The Cleveland Cavaliers ascend to the top spot; Magic drop to 6th by
Warriors Run Down   Stephen Jackson traded to Bobcats
Metro    Celtics’ Allen no 1-trick pony in backcourt
Chicago Tribune   Mark Heisler’s NBA rankings
Cavalier Attitude   Week Three Power Rankings — 11/17
Dimemag    Monsters vs. ATLiens
5 NBA Players No One is Talking About
NY Post    Surprise! NBA’s turned upside down
Patriot Ledger     Celtics hit first bump in the road early this season
Cleveland.com   Cleveland Cavaliers’ record rising as Anthony Parker’s long-range shot keeps falling
Charlotte Bobcats traded for Stephen Jackson, so how close were the Cavs?
Ohio.com    Cavs’ Parker starting to find his role
Hoopsworld    NBA Power Rankings
NESN    Larry Bird: Celtics’ New Big Three Has What it Takes to Make History
Doc Rivers: Paul Pierce ‘Shouldn’t Have Played’ Against Pacers
Boston Sports Fans Endure Worst Weekend in Memory
NY Daily News     New York Knicks to meet with Allen Iverson after former guard parts ways with Memphis Grizzlies
USA Today    Warriors guard Watson tests positive for swine flu
Athlon Sports     NBA Power Rankings
AJC    Whaddya know?
NBA.com     Hawks have a chance to morph from nuisance into threat
Beacon Blog    Beacon Sports: Look for drama, upsets in new NBA season
Fox Sports    Jennings’ rise among NBA’s early surprises
Bleacher Report    Allen Iverson Can Be Like Shaquille O’Neal Or Kevin Garnett
New York City Point Guards in the NBA: Looking Back Through History
Pivot Points: Lakers, Celtics Facing Questions in Wake of Two-Game Skids
Dueling Couches     What’s Wrong With The Celtics?
CBS Sports     New York-area hoops crumbling, brick by brick
Hardwood Paroxysm   Lion Face/Lemon Face 11.16.09: So about the weekend…
Fan Huddle    The Good, The Bad, The Boys in Green
Knicks Fan    Perspective: Celtics Fans Hated Rivers Before They Liked Him…
Business Pundit     The 25 Highest Paid Sports Coaches in the World