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Boston Celtics

Can the Celtics, now with superstar Kevin Garnett, go the distance?

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March 2008
- Heat Hit A New Low
  
  newser | Associated Press | Mar 30, 08 10:27 PM CDT
  
  In a season of ignominy, Miami reached a new level of embarrassment, setting the modern NBA record for fewest baskets scored with 17 in an 88-62 loss in Boston. After jetting to a 27-4 advantage early, the league-leading Celtics trotted out their backups for much of the rest of the game; no starter played over 25 minutes in the rout. More »
- Pierce, Celtics Swat Hornets in Rematch
  
  newser | Associated Press | Mar 29, 08 2:14 AM CDT
  
  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. The win solidified Boston's position atop the East, as they lead Detroit by six with 10 to play. Elsewhere in the NBA: More »
- KG Leads Celtics Past Suns
  
  newser | Boston Herald | Mar 27, 08 3:18 AM CDT
  
  Amare Stoudemire got the game-high 32 points for Phoenix, but the Celtics took last night's game, 117-97. Stoudemire's five turnovers contributed to a Suns total of 21, which gave Boston 30 points to match Kevin Garnett's team-high total. Paul Pierce added 27 points with the help of a perfect third quarter, reports the Boston Herald. More »
- KG's MVP Campaign Blocks Out Suns
  
  newser | Associated Press | Mar 26, 08 9:57 PM CDT
  
  Twenty-one turnovers, a whopping disadvantage in rebounds, and Kevin Garnett's monster game sank the Suns in Boston, 117-97. Garnett had 30 points, shooting 63%, and added two takeaways and two blocked shots to a muscular performance by the Celtics, who had 17 offensive rebounds against Phoenix's four. Paul Pierce added 27 for the victors. More »
- Feisty Philly Stuns Boston With Late Run
  
  newser | Associated Press | Mar 25, 08 12:28 AM CDT
  
  The Celtics were on top for all of three quarters, but a surging 76ers team put together a 19-0 run in the fourth and shocked Boston in a chippy 95-90 game. The Sixers' Andre Iguodala produced a fantastic show, notching 13 of his 28 points in the final stanza, thrice stealing the ball then emphatically dunking it. More »
- Hornets Come Back to Sting Celtics
  
  newser | Associated Press | Mar 22, 08 11:09 PM CDT
  
  The New Orleans Hornets followed a strange path in beating the Boston Celtics 113-106 last night, reports the Associated Press. The Hornets fell behind by 15 points early, and let the Celtics hit 75% of their shots, before storming from behind to end Boston's four-game winning streak. David West led the way with 37 points, while Chris Paul had 19. More »
- Celtics Finish Impressive Texas Sweep
  
  newser | Associated Press | Mar 21, 08 12:16 AM CDT
  
  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 in six weeks and ended Houston's 22-game win streak before beating the Mavs. More »
- Celtics Defense Stops Rockets' Streak at 22
  
  newser | Houston Chronicle | Mar 19, 08 5:34 AM CDT
  
  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 that," Tracy McGrady told the Houston Chronicle . Elsewhere in the league: More »
- Pierce, Celtics Top Spurs 93-91
  
  newser | Associated Press | Mar 17, 08 11:24 PM CDT
  
  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 and Kevin Garnett 21, while both grabbed eight rebounds, reports the Associated Press. More »
- Absent Allen, Celtics Cruise Past Bucks
  
  newser | Associated Press | Mar 16, 08 1:10 PM CDT
  
  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 three jumpers to spark an 18-6 run in the decisive second quarter. In other NBA action: More »
- Celts, Big Three Top Sonics for 10th Straight
  
  newser | Associated Press | Mar 12, 08 11:22 PM CDT
  
  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 has dropped six straight, and 10 of 11. In other NBA action: More »
- Sixers Can't Overcome Slow Start Vs. Celtics
  
  newser | Philadelphia Inquirer | Mar 10, 08 10:47 PM CDT
  
  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 break, reports the Inquirer . Kevin Garnett led Boston with 26 points. More »
- McGrady Boosts Rockets to 18th Straight Win
  
  newser | Houston Chronicle | Mar 9, 08 5:30 AM CDT
  
  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 had 37 points and 11 assists for the Hornets. In other NBA action: More »
- Bulls Whipped as Celtics Win 7th Straight
  
  newser | Associated Press | Mar 8, 08 5:44 AM CST
  
  Boston won its seventh straight game, 116-93, over a tired Chicago team last night to retain its three-game lead in the Eastern Conference. This one was never in doubt as the Celtics built a 20-point halftime lead and were able to rest their starters in the fourth quarter. Paul Pierce scored 22 points while Kevin Garnett added 16 points, 8 rebounds. Also in hoops: More »
- Celts Stake Claim as East's Best
  
  newser | Associated Press | Mar 5, 08 10:10 PM CST
  
  The Celtics became the first NBA team this season to clinch a playoff spot and gained a tiebreaker against their closest rivals—all in a 90-78 win over the Pistons. Detroit went down 17-3 early, clawed their way back to 78-77 after a Richard Hamilton three following a technical foul on the Celtics' Tony Allen, but then permitted a game-ending 12-1 run by Boston. More »
- Celtics Top Atlanta, 98-88
  
  newser | Associated Press | Mar 2, 08 10:19 PM CST
  
  Winners of five straight, the Boston Celtics continued their domination of the Eastern Conference today with a win over the Atlanta Hawks, 98-88. Paul Pierce accounted for 30 of the Celtics points, while Kevin Garnett added 20 points and 16 boards, reports the AP. Sam Cassell, recently waived by the LA Clippers, is expected to join the Celtics roster tomorrow night. More »
- Celtics Outlast Haggard Bobcats
  
  newser | Boston Herald | Mar 1, 08 12:37 AM CST
  
  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 strong, taking an early 14-7 lead before Boston pulled away for good at 24-23. More »
February 2008
- LeBron Hits Milestone, Loses in Boston
  
  newser | Associated Press | Feb 27, 08 10:44 PM CST
  
  At 23 years and 59 days old, LeBron James became the youngest in NBA history to reach 10,000 points; however, the record was eclipsed by a 92-87 loss to the league-leading Celtics. Boston evened the season series at 2-2, jumping out to a 25-16 first-quarter lead and snuffing rallies by the defending East champions. More »
- Celtics Crush Clippers 104-76
  
  newser | Boston Herald | Feb 26, 08 3:30 AM CST
  
  The Celtics had no problem dispatching the Clippers last night, pulling out to a 23-17 lead after one quarter and then gathering momentum for a 104-76 victory. Paul Pierce (17 points) and Kevin Garnett (11) weren’t needed to seal the game in the fourth quarter, giving bench players like James Posey (17) their chance to shine, the Boston Herald reports. More »
- Celtics End Mini-Skid at Three
  
  newser | Associated Press | Feb 24, 08 9:53 PM CST
  
  Coming off one of the worst games in his career, Paul Pierce found redemption in the Celtics 112-102 win over the Trail Blazers today, as Pierce led the team with 30 points and seven rebounds. Portland looked determined to extend Boston’s losing-streak to four, but faltered after guard Brandon Roy left the game in the 3rd period with an ankle injury. More »

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Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson, front, passes the ball off after driving into Boston Celtics forward Ryan Gomes in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 116-105 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver... (Associated Press)

Boston Celtics basketball great Bill Russell, left, laughs as he receives an honorary Doctor of Laws degree, as former Harvard President Lawrence Summers, seated far right, looks on at Harvard University's... (Associated Press)

Boston Celtics forward Al Jefferson dunks against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, in this Dec. 15, 2006 file photo. Jefferson, Sebastian Telfair, Theo... (Associated Press)

Boston Celtics' Sebastian Telfair, left, takes the ball to the basket past Detroit Pistons' Antonio McDyess during the first half of their NBA basketball game in this Feb. 6, 2007 file photo, in Auburn... (Associated Press)

Boston Celtics guard Gerald Green (5) goes to the basket past Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton in the first half of a basketball game in this Jan. 13, 2007 file photo in Auburn Hills, Mich. Sebastian... (Associated Press)

This file photograph shows Boston Celtics' Gerald Green at the team's practice facility in Waltham, Mass. in Oct. 2006. as he dunks against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter of an NBA basketball... (Associated Press)

Boston Celtics, from left, Robert Parish, Larry Bird, and Kevin McHale watch their team win over the Washington Bullets at the Boston Garden, in Boston, in this Nov. 30, 1991, file photo. Don't call them... (Associated Press)

Former Celtics star Robert Parish, center, stands with former teammates Kevin McHale, left, and Larry Bird, right, during Parish's number retirement ceremony in Boston, in this Jan 18, 1998 file photo.... (Associated Press)

Newly-acquired Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett holds up his jersey during a news conference in Boston, Tuesday, July 31, 2007. The Celtics sent the Minnesota Timberwolves forwards Al Jefferson,... (Associated Press)

Boston Celtics center Scot Pollard, left, and guard Eddie House, right, stand together following a news conference held to introduce the newly signed Celtics basketball players at the team's headquarters,... (Associated Press)

Boston Celtics center Scot Pollard smiles while facing reporters during a news conference held to introduce the newly signed player at the team's headquarters, in Boston, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007. Celtics... (Associated Press)

Boston Celtics forward James Posey, left, displays his new Celtics jersey as Danny Ainge, Celtics executive director of basketball operations, looks on during a news conference, in Waltham, Mass. on Monday,... (Associated Press)

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National Basketball Association (NBA)
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U.S. professional basketball league. It was formed in 1949 by the merger of two rival organizations, the National Basketball League (founded 1937) and the Basketball Association of America (1946). In 1976 the NBA was augmented by the absorption of four teams from the former American Basketball ...

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Larry (Joe) Bird
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(born Dec. 7, 1956, West Baden, Ind., U.S.) U.S. basketball player. Bird spent most of his collegiate career at Indiana State University, before being drafted by the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Playing forward and standing 6 ft 9 in. (2.06 m) tall, he was a great ...

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Red Auerbach
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Red Auerbach (Arnold Jacob Auerbach) , 1917-2006, American basketball coach and executive, b. Brooklyn, N.Y. As coach of the Boston Celtics (1950-66), he built the last-place club into one of the most dominant teams in the history of professional sports with the help of players such as Bob Cousy

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Boston
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Boston city (1990 pop. 574,283), state capital and seat of Suffolk co., E Mass., on Boston Bay, an arm of Massachusetts Bay; inc. 1822. The city includes former neighboring towns—Roxbury, West Roxbury, Dorchester, Charlestown, Brighton, and Hyde Park—annexed in the late 19th cent. ...

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