WALTHAM, Mass. — Celtics center Kevin Garnett admitted he wasn’t in a good rhythm in Friday’s Game 4 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, but coach Doc Rivers still wants him to be more aggressive with the ball in this Eastern Conference semifinal series. Garnett finished 3-of-12 shooting with 9 points and 11 rebounds in Friday’s loss that evened the series at two games apiece, but that was a steep drop-off after starting (more…)
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C’s want KG to be more aggressive
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Doc concerned about Bradley’s shoulder
Jesse D. Garrabrant/Getty ImagesCeltics guard Avery Bradley has been battling a left shoulder ailment this season.WALTHAM, Mass. — Celtics coach Doc Rivers said that Avery Bradley’s shoulder dislocated again during Friday’s Game 4 loss in Philadelphia, at least the third occurrence of the playoffs, and expressed concern about how long the second-year guard can continue to play through the pain. Bradley did not participate in Sunday’s afternoon workout and is officially a (more…)
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Doc Rivers: ‘We lost our composure’
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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2012
Lack of shots doesn’t mean lack of impact
Brian Babineau/NBAE/Getty ImagesRay Allen insists his low shot output in Game 3 is not a concern to him.PHILADELPHIA — After Celtics reserve guard Ray Allen got up only one shot in Wednesday’s Game 3 win over the 76ers, there remains a lot of chatter about whether he needs more touches moving forward. Allen continues to suggest he’s perfectly fine with a low shot output if Boston continues to win lopsided playoff games. (more…)
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Celtics expect Philly’s best punch in Game 4
Drew Hallowell/Getty ImagesPHILADELPHIA — The Boston Celtics took Thursday off from on-court activities, but gathered inside their hotel ballroom for an afternoon film session in which coach Doc Rivers planned to remind his team that one quality win does not ensure a series victory. Boston throttled the Philadelphia 76ers in Wednesday’s Game 3, seizing a 2-1 lead in an Eastern Conference semifinal series, but Rivers is imploring his team to bring similar (more…)
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2012
Knee pain wasn’t so Piercing
Howard Smith/US PresswirePaul Pierce spent much of Game 3 hanging out around the rim.PHILADELPHIA — The cynic will wonder if maybe Celtics coach Doc Rivers was just baiting us all. Or maybe he was just trying to use a little reverse psychology on his captain. Either way, during Boston’s morning shootaround on Wednesday, Rivers talked about how Paul Pierce couldn’t get himself open any more while battling a sprained MCL in his (more…)
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2012
Pregame: Calm before the Game 3 storm
PHILADELPHIA — A quiet pregame at Wells Fargo Center before Game 3 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers. A few quick nuggets: * Doc Rivers confirmed everyone remains ready to go for the Celtics. There are no changes to the posted starting lineup, though it will be interesting to see how Boston tweaks its offense. Earlier in the day, Rivers noted the team would consider (more…)
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2012
Rivers named to Competition Committee
The NBA named Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers to its recomposed 10-member Competition Committee on Wednesday. Rivers joins a panel that includes owners Dan Gilbert (Cleveland Cavaliers) and Joe Lacob (Golden State); general managers Bryan Colangelo (Toronto Raptors), Mitch Kupchak (L.A. Lakers), Kevin O’Connor (Utah Jazz), and Sam Presti (Oklahoma City); and coaches Rick Carlisle (Dallas Mavericks) and Lionel Hollins (Memphis Grizzlies). The NBPA will also designate one of its members to (more…)
Read more#CelticsTalk: The #NBA announces new Competition Committee that includes 3 head coaches. #Celtics Doc Rivers is one of them. — A. Sherrod Blakely (@SherrodbCSN) May 16, 2012 Flannery has the details: The other members include: owners Dan Gilbert (Cleveland Cavaliers) and Joe Lacob (Golden State); general managers Bryan Colangelo (Toronto Raptors), Mitch Kupchak (L.A. Lakers), Kevin O’Connor (Utah Jazz), and Sam Presti (Oklahoma City); and coaches Rick Carlisle (Dallas Mavericks), Lionel Hollins (more…)
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2012
Anatomy Of A Celtics Collapse
Apparently I’m completely to blame for the Celtics loss last night. You see, I jinxed them. These things are obviously real. So you better figure out what you were doing on Saturday and do that tomorrow. Then figure out what you were doing on Monday and definitely don’t do that. What did I do to jinx the team? Well, I wrote a quick post called Anatomy of a Sixers Collapse just hours (more…)
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