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OPINION

 Sports World 
 Full of Obama Fans 

Usually politically quiet, sports stars come out in favor of new prez

Jan 21, 09 12:28 PM CST
(Newser) - Barack Obama's powers of inspiration and unification reach beyond the political world: "All around the country, athletes responded to the new president," Gwen Knapp writes for the San Francisco Chronicle. The inauguration sparked tears from big men who take physical punishment for a living, and Obama's rise has... More »

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Barack Obama • sports • Tiger Woods • Ray Allen • inauguration • professional athletes • US Olympic athletes • John Carlos • Tommie Smith

 For Lakers, It's Tonight or Never 

To break Celtics curse, Lakers have to show up for Game 3

Jun 10, 08 12:51 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Boston team that dominated the court in Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals isn't the same Celtics crew that eked out wins against Atlanta, Cleveland, and Detroit. But the Lakers may only have just noticed that, writes Mark Heisler in the Los Angeles Times. For Kobe &... More »

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NBA • Kobe Bryant • Los Angeles Lakers • Phil Jackson • NBA finals • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Paul Pierce • 2008 NBA playoffs

NBA Playoffs

 C's Best Cavs,
 Take 3-2 Series Lead 

May 14, 08 11:17 PM CDT
(Newser) - Someone is going to have to win in Boston to keep the Celtics from winning their 17th NBA title. Cleveland hopes for one more chance. Kevin Garnett had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Rajon Rondo added 20 points and 13 assists, and the Celtics beat the Cavaliers 96-89 on Wednesday... More »

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NBA • basketball • LeBron James • Cleveland Cavaliers • Kevin Garnett • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics

NBA Playoffs

 Celtics Top Punchless Cavaliers 

Boston wins Game 2 handily as LeBron struggles again

May 8, 08 10:07 PM CDT
(Newser) - Paul Pierce and Ray Allen found their shooting touch. LeBron James can only hope he left his in Cleveland. Pierce scored 19 points, Kevin Garnett added 13 with 12 rebounds, and Allen broke out of a seven-quarter scoring drought with 16 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Cavaliers... More »

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NBA • LeBron James • Cleveland Cavaliers • Kevin Garnett • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Paul Pierce • 2008 NBA playoffs

GAME OF THE NIGHT

 Hawks Force Celtics to Game 7 

Joe Johnson's three-pointer with a minute remaining holds up

May 2, 08 11:21 PM CDT
(Newser) - Atlanta just won't let go of its first trip to the postseason in nine years. The playoff team with the worst record did it again to the team with the best mark, forcing an improbable Game 7 with the Boston Celtics, as Joe Johnson hit a crucial 3-pointer with 1:... More »

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NBA • basketball • Kevin Garnett • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Paul Pierce • Atlanta Hawks • Joe Johnson • Marvin Williams • 2008 NBA playoffs

NBA PLAYOFFS

 Celtics Top Hawks,
 Lead Series 3-2 

May 1, 08 12:15 AM CDT
(Newser) - Takedowns and menacing gestures. Double technicals and flagrant fouls. And the Boston Celtics are heading to Atlanta to try to deliver the knockout punch. Paul Pierce scored a playoff-high 22 points and Ray Allen hit three 3-pointers in the middle of the third quarter Wednesday night to turn back the... More »

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NBA • basketball • Kevin Garnett • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Paul Pierce • Atlanta Hawks

Allen, Garnett Lead Celtics to Win Over Hawks

Game 1 loss leaves Atlanta winless against
Boston this season

Apr 21, 08 12:18 AM CDT
(Newser) - Ray Allen scored 18 points and Kevin Garnett had 16 as the two newcomers who led the Boston Celtics to the NBA's best record sparked them to a 104-81 win last night in their playoff opener against the Atlanta Hawks. Rookie Al Horford led the Hawks with 20 points and... More »

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NBA • basketball • Kevin Garnett • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Paul Pierce • Atlanta Hawks • Al Horford • Rajon Rondo • Joe Johnson

Celtics Prevent
Hawks From Clinching

Cassell, Boston keep Atlanta from reaching playoffs for first time since 1999

Apr 12, 08 9:43 PM CDT
(Newser) - Sam Cassell and Boston's backups outplayed Atlanta's starters in the fourth quarter, and the Celtics prevented the Hawks from clinching their first playoff berth since 1999 with a 99-89 victory tonight. Atlanta would have ended the NBA's longest playoff drought with a victory, because Indiana lost to Charlotte earlier today.... More »

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NBA • basketball • Kevin Garnett • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Paul Pierce • Atlanta Hawks • Josh Smith • Sam Cassell • Al Horford • Joe Johnson • Mike Bibby

C's Cough Up Lead,
Beat Bucks in OT 

New Big Three return to lead the Green

Apr 8, 08 11:54 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Big Three were back to build a big lead, but the Boston Celtics' reserves coughed it up and had to come back in overtime for a 107-104 victory over Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. Eddie House's 3-pointer gave Boston a lead with 1:29 left in overtime, and the Celtics... More »

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NBA • basketball • Kevin Garnett • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Milwaukee Bucks • Paul Pierce

Celtics Top Bobcats Without Big Three

Stars don't play, but Powe helps Boston clinch home-court

Apr 6, 08 1:05 AM CDT
(Newser) - Even without the Big Three, the Boston Celtics had enough firepower to make history. Leon Powe had 22 points and nine rebounds, leading a makeshift lineup of Celtics who were never threatened in a 101-78 win over the Charlotte Bobcats last night that not only clinched home-court advantage throughout the... More »

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NBA • basketball • Kevin Garnett • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Charlotte Bobcats • Paul Pierce • James Posey • Leon Powe

Pierce, Celtics Swat Hornets in Rematch

Hawks stave off charging Bulls, Magic best Bucks

Mar 29, 08 2:14 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Big Three all hit double digits last night, as the Celtics cruised to a 112-92 victory over the Hornets, the AP reports, avenging a loss in New Orleans last week. Paul Pierce led the pack with 27 points, and was joined by Kevin Garnett's 21 and Ray Allen's 12.... More »

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NBA • New Orleans Hornets • basketball • Chicago Bulls • Detroit Pistons • Orlando Magic • Kevin Garnett • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Milwaukee Bucks • Paul Pierce • Dwight Howard • Atlanta Hawks • Mike Bibby

Celtics Finish Impressive Texas Sweep

Allen hits winning
shot as Boston
downs Dallas

Mar 21, 08 12:16 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Boston Celtics accomplished something last night that no team in the NBA has done in six seasons: complete a three-game sweep in Texas. The Celtics finished off the rare feat with a 94-90 win over the Dallas Mavericks, reports the Associated Press. Boston gave San Antonio its first loss... More »

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NBA • basketball • Dallas Mavericks • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Jason Kidd • Paul Pierce • Pro basketball

Celtics Defense Stops Rockets' Streak at 22

Kings blast past Warriors, Suns get 5th straight over Blazers

Mar 19, 08 5:34 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Rockets had followed 22 straight games with victorious press conferences, and nothing short of the NBA's best team could change that tune. With a decisive 94-74 win, the Boston Celtics ended Houston's win streak and held them to their lowest score this season. "I've never seen defense like... More »

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NBA • Golden State Warriors • basketball • Phoenix Suns • Steve Nash • Portland Trail Blazers • Houston Rockets • Kevin Garnett • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Sacramento Kings • Ron Artest • Tracy McGrady • Paul Pierce • Shaquille O'Neal • Kevin Martin

Pierce, Celtics Top Spurs 93-91

Allen-less Boston bests defending champs

Mar 17, 08 11:24 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Boston Celtics came from behind and defeated the San Antonio Spurs 93-91 in Texas, despite being without the services of all-star Ray Allen, who missed his second consecutive game with a jammed left ankle. The Celtics other two stars stepped up in his absence; Paul Pierce scored 22 points... More »

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NBA • basketball • San Antonio Spurs • Kevin Garnett • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Paul Pierce

Absent Allen,
Celtics Cruise Past Bucks

Jefferson hits winning shot for Nets, Suns explode against Kings

Mar 16, 08 1:10 PM CDT
(Newser) - Kevin Garnett scored 19 points and Kevin House had 17 as the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks, 99-77, reports the Associated Press. Ray Allen sat out with a bruised heel. With Allen out, recent signing Sam Cassell made his biggest contribution so far to the Celtics as he hit... More »

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NBA • Phoenix Suns • New Jersey Nets • Utah Jazz • Amare Stoudemire • Kevin Garnett • Vince Carter • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Sacramento Kings • Milwaukee Bucks • Richard Jefferson • Pro basketball • Kevin House

Celts, Big Three Top Sonics for 10th Straight

Magic rout Clippers, Knicks stop bleeding against Heat

Mar 12, 08 11:22 PM CDT
(Newser) - Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett had 18 point apiece, with Paul Pierce contributing 14 points (all in the first quarter) and eleven assists as the Big Three last night led Boston to a 111-82 rout of the woeful Supersonics, the AP reports. The win is the Celts' tenth straight. Seattle... More »

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NBA • basketball • Los Angeles Clippers • Miami Heat • Seattle SuperSonics • Orlando Magic • Kevin Garnett • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Paul Pierce • Dwight Howard • New York Knicks

Sixers Can't Overcome Slow Start Vs. Celtics

Red-hot Boston snaps Philly's four-game winning streak

Mar 10, 08 10:47 PM CDT
(Newser) - Boston blazed out to a 15-0 lead and never looked back in a 100-86 win in front of a sold-out crowd in Philadelphia, its ninth consecutive victory. The Celtics pushed the Sixers into a mostly perimeter offense in which they shot 32% and had only 11 points on the fast... More »

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NBA • basketball • Kevin Garnett • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Philadelphia 76ers • Kendrick Perkins • Andre Miller • Pro basketball

McGrady Boosts Rockets to 18th Straight Win

Celtics blow past Grizzlies, Blazers outscore Knicks

Mar 9, 08 5:30 AM CDT
(Newser) - Tracy McGrady scored 41 points and dished out nine assists to lead the Houston Rockets to a 106-96 win over the New Orleans Hornets last night, reports the Houston Chronicle. The win is the 18th in a row for the Rockets, the fourth longest streak in NBA history. Chris Paul... More »

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NBA • Memphis Grizzlies • New Orleans Hornets • basketball • Portland Trail Blazers • Houston Rockets • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Tracy McGrady • Paul Pierce • New York Knicks • Chris Paul • Brandon Roy • Pro basketball • Nate Robinson

Celtics Outlast Haggard Bobcats

Despite strong effort from undermanned Charlotte, C's survive, 108-100

Mar 1, 08 12:37 AM CST
(Newser) - Despite only being able to field a roster of nine men, Charlotte put up a fight yesterday before succumbing to Boston 108-100, the Boston Herald reports.  "We're playing with what we have," said Bobcats' coach Sam Vincent. With the lineup chipped away by injury, Charlotte still started... More »

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NBA • basketball • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Charlotte Bobcats • Rajon Rondo

'Big Three' Drop Third Straight

Re-fueled Suns make easy work of Celtics 85-77

Feb 23, 08 5:43 AM CST
(Newser) - With two straight losses behind them, and the offensive heavyweight Phoenix up next, the once-unbeatable Celtics focused on defense. Boston managed to hold the Suns to just 85 points, but 39% shooting led to a season-low 77 points, and a season-first third consecutive loss. "Tonight we were bad,"... More »

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NBA • basketball • Phoenix Suns • Steve Nash • Amare Stoudemire • Kevin Garnett • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Paul Pierce • Shaquille O'Neal

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