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Rondo Dishes Out Another Celts Home Win

Hot-and-cold guard key to each win in Boston's baffling playoff run

May 21, 08 8:40 AM CDT
(Newser) - Kevin Garnett may have notched the most points with 26, but it was Rajon Rondo who really hurt the Detroit Pistons in Boston's Game 1 win last night. The blossoming point guard logged more than 40 minutes on the court, finishing with 11 points, seven assists, and five steals to... More »

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OPINION

 James, Pierce Create
 Instant Classic 

Celts-Cavs Game 7 one for the ages, writes Boston Globe columnist

May 19, 08 5:36 AM CDT
(Newser) - It was one for the ages, writes Dan Shaughnessy in the Boston Globe about yesterday's Celtics vs. Cavaliers Game 7 in the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals, thanks to a duel between Paul Pierce and LeBron James. Shaughnessy (and many other media observers) compares the duel to the storied 1988 matchup... More »

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NBA PLAYOFFS

 Cavs Win, Force a Game 7 

Celtics remain winless on the road during this postseason

May 16, 08 10:42 PM CDT
(Newser) - LeBron James scored 32 points - 19 in the second half - and the Cavaliers forced a decisive and fitting finale to this home-sweet-home playoff series with a 74-69 victory Friday night over Boston, which has gone from regular-season road kings to postseason road kill. The Cavs are attempting to... More »

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 NBA Game Or the Circus? 

Is all the noise and spectacle necessary? Fans, players, coaches are torn

May 16, 08 1:42 PM CDT
(Newser) - Cleveland's Q is one of the loudest arenas in basketball, filled with fire and smoke and ear-shattering music. But it's hardly unique among NBA venues. After Commissioner David Stern recently wondered whether teams were getting a smidge carried away, the Plain Dealer takes a look at the pros and cons... More »

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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 Playoffs

 James, Cavs Batter
 Homesick Celts 

Cleveland evens series as Boston remains winless on the road in the playoffs

May 12, 08 10:52 PM CDT
(Newser) - Back to even, and back to Boston—with authority. LeBron James scored 21 points, jamming in a powerhouse dunk over a defenseless Kevin Garnett in the final two minutes, as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the homesick Celtics 88-77 in Game 4 on Monday night to tie the best-of-seven series at... More »

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game of the night

Cavaliers Get Back Into Series With Celtics

Solid defense helps Cleveland cut Boston's lead to 2-1

May 10, 08 10:57 PM CDT
(Newser) - It was the Boston Celtics, not Ben Wallace, feeling dizzy after this one. Wallace started Game 3 despite occasional dizziness from an inner ear infection and had one of his best performances since joining Cleveland in a midseason trade. His defensive presence inside was a major factor in the Cavaliers'... More »

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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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GAME OF THE NIGHT

 Celtics Frustrate
 James in Game One 

Garnett scores 28 in defensive struggle; Boston prevails, 76-72

May 6, 08 10:28 PM CDT
(Newser) - LeBron James couldn't make a basket down the stretch—or at virtually any other time—and the Boston Celtics eked out a 76-72 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night in the opener of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Kevin Garnett scored 28 points to make up for an off... More »

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NBA PLAYOFFS

Garnett, Celts Finally Finish Off
Feisty Atlanta

Boston earns date with LeBron, Cleveland in the second round

May 4, 08 5:18 PM CDT
(Newser) - Kevin Garnett had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Paul Pierce scored 22 points, and the Celtics turned back the pesky Atlanta Hawks with a 99-65 victory Sunday in Game 7 of their playoff series, earning a second-round matchup with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Round 2 begins Tuesday night,... More »

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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 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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Game of the Night

Johnson, Hawks Surprise Celtics Again 97-92

All-star scores 35
as series returns to Boston tied 2-2

Apr 28, 08 11:30 PM CDT
(Newser) - Forget about a Boston sweep. The Hawks are headed back to Beantown all tied up with the mighty Celtics. Joe Johnson scored 35 points—20 in the fourth quarter—and Josh Smith added 28 points and seven blocks for Atlanta, which surprised the Celtics again 97-92 on Monday night to... More »

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Game of the Night

Smith Soars Over Celtics 

Hawks trim first round series deficit to 2-1

Apr 27, 08 12:28 AM CDT
(Newser) - Led by high-flying Josh Smith, the Atlanta Hawks finally showed they can beat the Boston Celtics. Good timing. Smith scored 27 points—and give him a perfect 10 in his own personal dunking contest—to lead the Hawks to a 102-93 victory Saturday night that breathed life into their long-shot... More »

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Rondo Leads Celtics to Win Over Hawks, 96-77

Boston holds 2-0 series lead

Apr 24, 08 7:23 AM CDT
(Newser) - Rajon Rondo outplayed Mike Bibby and helped the Boston Celtics silence Atlanta and its blustery point guard. Bibby was booed every time he touched the ball after shooting 4-for-17 from the field in the first two games. Kevin Garnett had 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Rondo added 12 points,... More »

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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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 Celtics Beat Nets 105-94
 in Playoff Tune-Up

Boston prepares for first-round matchup with Atlanta

Apr 16, 08 10:21 PM CDT
(Newser) - Second-stringer Leon Powe scored a career-high 27 points, adding 11 rebounds for his sixth career double-double, and the Boston bench helped beat the New Jersey Nets 105-94 Wednesday night while the Celtics starters took it easy in their final tune-up before the playoffs. Tony Allen scored 18 for Boston, which... More »

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With Big 3 Resting,
Rondo Leads Boston 

Young point guard scores 23 in victory

Apr 14, 08 10:03 PM CDT
(Newser) - With his three All-Star teammates resting, Rajon Rondo had 23 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Boston Celtics to a 99-93 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night in what may have been Isiah Thomas' final home game as Knicks coach. Boston improved to 65-16 despite giving Kevin... More »

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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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Jamison Scores 27,
Wizards Beat Celtics

Boston falls despite strong efforts from Pierce and KG

Apr 9, 08 10:07 PM CDT
(Newser) - Antawn Jamison returned from a shoulder injury to score 27 points, including a highlight dunk over Kevin Garnett, and the Washington Wizards beat the Boston Celtics 109-95 Wednesday night to win the season series over the league's top team. Gilbert Arenas, in his third game back from knee surgery, added... More »

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