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Pierce and Allen just trying to do their share

It’s a classic Catch-22. On the one hand, Celtics coach Doc Rivers feels he has to reestablish Paul Pierce as the go-to guy as his team builds toward the playoffs. On the other, in order to get Ray Allen going — and for the offense to run smoothly as a ...

From JULIAN BENBOW, Boston Globe,  12 Mar 2010

Related Topics: Doc Rivers,  Paul Pierce,  Ray Allen,  Rajon Rondo,  Kevin Garnett

Gently pointing guard

Their lockers right next to each other, Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen sat before last night’s game against the Grizzlies at TD Garden still discussing the obvious question from the night before in Milwaukee. Allen, who had hit the game-winning shot in an 86 ...

From JULIAN BENBOW, Boston Globe,  11 Mar 2010

Related Topics: Rajon Rondo,  Ray Allen,  Montana Grizzlies,  Lionel Hollins,  Hasheem Thabeet

Celtics staggered in grisly home loss

The Celtics were in their house yet again watching another team put their feet up on the couch. The final quarter of their 111-91 loss to the Grizzlies last night almost had the feel of a scrimmage. Coach Doc Rivers began the period with his starters ...

From JULIAN BENBOW, Boston Globe,  11 Mar 2010

Related Topics: Doc Rivers,  Mike Conley,  Montana Grizzlies,  Hasheem Thabeet,  Rudy Gay

Finley role to come in time

As he fielded questions Sunday for the first time as a member of the Celtics, Michael Finley found himself having to explain how he chose the No. 40. All the good numbers - Larry Bird’s 33 and Kevin McHale’s 32, for example - are hanging in the TD ...

From JULIAN BENBOW, Boston Globe,  9 Mar 2010

Related Topics: Tony Allen,  Eddie House,  Larry Bird,  Kevin McHale,  Glen Davis

Full circle for Finley, Daniels

It’s been years since Marquis Daniels was a Dallas Maverick and even longer for Michael Finley. But good-natured hazing transcends time and apparently teams. Soaked in sweat after getting some pregame shots up on the parquet for the first time in ...

From JULIAN BENBOW, Boston Globe,  8 Mar 2010

Related Topics: Doc Rivers,  Marquis Daniels,  Don Nelson,  National Basketball Association,  Danny Ainge

Celtics scuffle, but tough it out

Sam Cassell had worn a tie before. Ray Allen, who could tie a rope around the world with his tie collection, was pretty certain of it. But apparently, since Cassell took a job with the Wizards as an assistant coach, he has decided to go with the blazer, ...

From JULIAN BENBOW, Boston Globe,  8 Mar 2010

Related Topics: Sam Cassell,  Ray Allen,  Mike Miller,  Doc Rivers,  Kendrick Perkins

Streak gives lift to Celtics

There were more jokes than tension in the locker room. No trade-deadline pressure. No empty cubby-holes because players were injured. No invisible gray clouds lingering after embarrassing losses to Cleveland and New Jersey. Winning three straight games ...

From JULIAN BENBOW, Boston Globe,  7 Mar 2010

Related Topics: Eddie House,  Tony Allen,  Marquis Daniels,  Paul Pierce,  Kevin Garnett

Experience has a nice ring to it

PHILADEPHIA - If it were just a matter of collecting players with championship rings, Doc Rivers said, why stop at Michael Finley? “If we just needed to have guys that have won titles, we can put [Bob] Cousy and Tommy [Heinsohn] on the bench and go ...

From JULIAN BENBOW, Boston Globe,  6 Mar 2010

Related Topics: Doc Rivers,  Washington Wizards,  National Basketball Association,  P.J. Brown,  Stephon Marbury

Celtics connect the dots

PHILADELPHIA - They’ve been together for three years now, and the difference when all five starters are on the floor is obvious for the Celtics. It can be seen when Rajon Rondo sets up high, knowing the defense is crowding him at halfcourt, and Kevin ...

From JULIAN BENBOW, Boston Globe,  6 Mar 2010

Related Topics: Philadelphia 76ers,  Doc Rivers,  Rajon Rondo,  Kevin Garnett,  Kendrick Perkins

A healthy optimism

With the Celtics creeping up on the last leg of the season, their priority is the same as it was at the start of the season: health. After first-half setbacks interrupted the momentum Kevin Garnett was starting to gain, he is beginning to peak. Since ...

From JULIAN BENBOW, Boston Globe,  5 Mar 2010

Related Topics: Danny Ainge,  Kevin Garnett,  Ray Allen,  Paul Pierce,  Larry Brown

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