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Long road to the top

After a while, John Kuester figured “the call’’ would never come. Two decades in the NBA, 15 of those seasons as an assistant coach for six teams, probably left most to conclude he was your basic assistant coach lifer. “I was always comfortable with ...

From PETER MAY, Boston Globe,  22 Aug 2009

Related Topics: National Basketball Association,  Detroit Pistons,  Antoine Walker,  Larry Brown,  Joe Dumars

Spurred into action

For years, the San Antonio Spurs were the avatars of economy and frugality. They’d somehow find a way to win - or at least compete - and do so while keeping their payroll under control. There may have been one crossover into Luxury Tax Territory a few ...

From PETER MAY, Boston Globe,  15 Aug 2009

Related Topics: San Antonio Spurs,  Richard Jefferson,  Antonio McDyess,  DeJuan Blair,  Tony Parker

Celtics Give Marbury a Chance to Start Over

The exhilaration came in the form of the white and green No. 8 Celtics jersey he wore and because he was back, once again, in a place he loves most: the basketball court. The relief he felt was that his long Knicks nightmare, which ended Tuesday when ...

From PETER MAY, The New York Times,  27 Feb 2009

Related Topics: Doc Rivers,  Dennis Johnson,  Indiana Pacers,  Danny Ainge,  TNT

Northeastern Goalie Balances College and International Game

BOSTON The two Schelling brothers needed a goalie for their makeshift hockey games in the garage of their home in suburban Zurich. If it happens on ice and it involves hitting and scoring, The Times Slap Shot blog is on it. She also played in a Swiss ...

From PETER MAY, The New York Times,  6 Feb 2009

Knicks 104, Celtics 97: As the Tempo Increases, So Does Chandler’s Output

BOSTON New leadership for the Knicks has resulted in a few mild surprises midway through the exhibition season. Zach Randolph can thrive in an up-tempo offense. Chris Duhon can run an up-tempo offense. And Wilson Chandler appears to have been placed on ...

From PETER MAY, The New York Times,  17 Oct 2008

Related Topics: Wilson Chandler,  Shawn Marion,  Kevin Garnett,  Mike D'Antoni,  Zach Randolph

Celtics win after late scare

Doc Rivers, the Celtics coach, said he foresaw nothing unusual or surprising that might happen in the biggest game of the Eastern Conference finals. "No great changes are coming or anything like that," Rivers said before Wednesday night's Game 5 ...

From PETER MAY, International Herald Tribune,  29 May 2008

Related Topics: Detroit Pistons,  Doc Rivers,  Ray Allen,  Richard Hamilton,  Kevin Garnett

Celtics 106, Pistons 102: By Avoiding a Late Collapse, the Celtics Maintain Control

BOSTON Celtics Coach Doc Rivers said he foresaw nothing unusual or surprising that might happen in the biggest game of the Eastern Conference finals. Tayshaun Prince and the Celtics Paul Pierce after Pierce regained control of the ball in Game 5 of the ...

From PETER MAY, The New York Times,  29 May 2008

Related Topics: Detroit Pistons,  Paul Pierce,  Doc Rivers,  Ray Allen,  Richard Hamilton

Celtics Look for Shots, and a Sense of Urgency

WALTHAM, Mass. A mere 12 hours after touching down in the wee hours Tuesday morning, the Boston Celtics were back at work. Late afternoon practice/film sessions at home after playoff losses on the road have become a staple of the Celtics’ postseason. ...

From PETER MAY, The New York Times,  27 May 2008

Related Topics: Boston Celtics,  Paul Pierce,  Detroit Pistons,  Doc Rivers,  Ray Allen

Found: Spot where raging fire started

Santa Cruz County - State investigators pinpointed Friday what they believe was ground zero for the Summit Fire, the blaze in the Santa Cruz Mountains that has destroyed at least 17 homes, burned 3,200 acres and is still far from being fully contained. ...

From PETER FIMRITE, MEREDITH MAY, HENRY K. LEE,RACHEL GORDON, San Francisco Chronicle,  24 May 2008

Related Topics: National Weather Service,  Ben Adams,  NASCAR

Celtics lose Game 2 at home to Pistons

Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics driving for the hoop against Rasheed Wallace of the Detroit Pistons, in Boston on Thursday. (Adam Hunger/Reuters) BOSTON: The idea of a must-win game in Game 2 of a 7-game series seems absurd on its face. But given ...

From PETER MAY, International Herald Tribune,  23 May 2008

Related Topics: Boston Celtics,  Detroit Pistons,  Richard Hamilton,  Rasheed Wallace,  Ray Allen

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