Celtics coach Doc Rivers said his team lost its composure in the second half of Game 4 on Friday night against the 76ers. “And once we did, we never really returned to playing basketball the way we played in the first half,” he said. Rivers took responsibility for not being able to get his team back on track. “You know, whenever that happens I always think that’s me,” Rivers said. “I always (more…)
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Doc Rivers: ‘We lost our composure’
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May
2012
Doc Rivers Feelin’ The Small Ball Lineup
Don’t adjust your TV set, you are seeing a return to smallball. It’s not a big problem – BostonHerald.com Brandon Bass, Greg Stiemsma and Ryan Hollins — essentially their center/power forward rotation beyond Kevin Garnett — all remained on the bench in the fourth quarter. Instead, coach Doc Rivers played Paul Pierce [stats] at power forward next to Garnett and made all of his substitutions on the wings, with Mickael Pietrus and (more…)
Read moreA coach’s job is very complex. The sheer number of factors that he’s in charge of is daunting. His duties include rotations, adjustments, matchups, play-calling, injuries, personalities (egos), and of course pestering refs. But one item that is sometimes overlooked is clock management. The margin of victory in these games is razor thin and a point or two either way obviously could mean the difference between winning and losing. I wanted to (more…)
Read moreCeltics coach Doc Rivers confirmed prior to tonight’s Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers that Ray Allen — and everyone else — will be available. “Everybody’s good,” Rivers said. Allen was originally described as a game-time decision, as he’s still fighting the pain from the bone spurs in his right ankle. While he was limited in practice this week, Rivers said he’d be good to go for Game 1. “Ray’s doing all (more…)
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May
2012
Pregame: Allen, Pierce ready for Game 1
BOSTON — Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Ray Allen (right ankle bone spurs) did not participate in the heavy portions of the team’s offday practice and this morning’s shootaround, but he felt good enough after going through his pregame routine that he’ll be available off the bench in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics will also have Avery Bradley (sore left rotator cuff) and (more…)
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May
2012
Pregame: Pierce playing through pain
BOSTON — Celtics coach Doc Rivers said that Paul Pierce will attempt to play through the pain of a sprained MCL in his left knee, but is uncertain how the team will compensate if it continues to be a hindrance to the team captain. “Honestly, it’s not the best situation, but he’s going to play,” said Rivers. “We just gotta figure out what he can do on the floor. It’s tough. He’s (more…)
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May
2012
Energetic Hollins provides spark
AP Photo/John BazemoreRyan Hollins throws down an alley-oop vs. the Hawks.ATLANTA — If the Celtics had found a way to steal Game 5 of an Eastern Conference quarterfinal series on Tuesday night against the Hawks, the contributions of center Ryan Hollins would have likely garnered far greater attention. With rookie center Greg Stiemsma struggling on the defensive end in his early shifts (he did have one phenomenal block on Josh Smith), Celtics (more…)
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May
2012
Pregame: Everyone’s a go for Boston
ATLANTA — Celtics coach Doc Rivers said everyone on his team is a go for Game 5 of an Eastern Conference quarterfinal series against the Atlanta Hawks, and despite nagging injuries to Paul Pierce (knee), Ray Allen (ankle) and Avery Bradley (shoulder), Boston will trot out its typical starting lineup. “Everybody’s good, which is good,” Rivers said. “I wasn’t that concerned. I was far more concerned last game. I was pretty confident (more…)
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May
2012
C’s weren’t surprised to see Horford
Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesHawks big man Al Horford returned to the floor during Sunday’s Game 4.ATLANTA — Hawks center Al Horford is back in the starting lineup for Game 5 of an Eastern Conference quarterfinal series against the Celtics after experiencing no setbacks after making his return in Sunday’s Game 4. Celtics coach Doc Rivers said he wasn’t surprised by Horford’s return to action after missing nearly four months with a torn (more…)
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May
2012
Pregame: Bradley, Allen to play in Game 4
BOSTON — Celtics shooting guards Avery Bradley and Ray Allen will both play in Sunday’s Game 4 of an Eastern Conference quarterfinal series against the Atlanta Hawks at TD Garden. Bradley dislocated his left shoulder in Friday’s Game 3, but was cleared by doctors about an hour before tip-off. He’ll start, but Celtics coach Doc Rivers admitted he’d keep a close eye on the second-year guard. Allen, who played 37 minutes Friday (more…)
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