AP Photo/Charles KrupaRajon Rondo looks to dish in traffic in Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers.BOSTON — Rapid reaction after the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 82-81 in Game 2 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series at TD Garden. (The series is tied, 1-1): HOW THE GAME WAS WON Jrue Holiday scored a team-high 18 points, making a quartet of trifectas, as the 76ers hung on down the stretch despite fumbling (more…)
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14
May
2012
Rapid Reaction: 76ers 82, C’s 81 (Game 2)
Sixers Fan Sits Courtside, Elbows Avery Bradley, Gets Kicked Out Of The Garden I lifelong 76ers fan was kicked out of Game 1 for elbowing Avery Bradley in the first quarter. If Metta World Peace got a seven game suspension, I can’t imagine this guy makes it back to the Garden tonight.
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14
May
2012
2-on-2: Celtics vs. 76ers (Game 2)
AP Photo/Elise AmendolaCan Rajon Rondo and the Celtics get past the 76ers again in Game 2?The Boston Celtics will carry a 1-0 series lead over the Philadelphia 76ers into Monday night’s Game 2 of an Eastern Conference semifinal matchup at TD Garden (7 p.m., TNT). To preview the battle, we play a game of 2-on-2 with colleague Greg Payne: 1. The Celtics won Game 1, but what do they need to tighten (more…)
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12
May
2012
Keys to C’s-76ers series
AP Photo/Matt SlocumThe Celtics have to find a way to generate points against Andre Iguodala and the 76ers.Before the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers tip off Game 1 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series Saturday night at TD Garden, ESPN Boston’s Chris Forsberg provides four key areas to watch. That includes taking care of the basketball: The 76ers parlay turnovers into points with alarming ease because of their speed and athleticism. Yes, (more…)
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11
May
2012
Late-game mix-up doesn’t hurt C’s
Greg M. Cooper/US PresswireMarquis Daniels (4) got caught in a mismatch with Al Horford (15) late in Game 6.BOSTON — Celtics swingman Marquis Daniels played a mere 7 seconds in Thursday’s 83-80 triumph over the Hawks in Game 6 of an Eastern Conference quarterfinal series at TD Garden. Fair or not, it was nearly a goat-worthy performance as Daniels was forced to foul Al Horford to prevent an easy basket in the (more…)
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11
May
2012
Rapid Reaction: C’s 83, Hawks 80 (Game 6)
Greg M. Cooper/US PresswireRay Allen and the Celtics were looking to end Atlanta’s playoff run in Game 6.BOSTON — Rapid reaction after the Boston Celtics defeated the Atlanta Hawks 83-80 in Game 6 of an Eastern Conference first-round series Thursday evening at TD Garden (Boston wins the series, 4 games to 2): HOW THE GAME WAS WON Kevin Garnett. It’s as simple as that. Garnett put the Celtics on his back the (more…)
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09
May
2012
Conference semis could start Saturday
Even if the Celtics defeat the Hawks in Thursday’s Game 6 of an Eastern Conference quarterfinal series, Boston might be in action Saturday, depending on whether the 76ers likewise finish off the Bulls the same night. If a Game 7 is required, the Celtics will travel to Atlanta for a Saturday night matchup at Philips Arena (depending on other potential Game 7 battles, the game will be broadcast on TNT at either (more…)
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06
May
2012
Rapid Reaction: C’s 101, Hawks 79 (Game 4)
Jim Rogash/Getty ImagesBrandon Bass and Jeff Teague are left flailing around the basket during Game 4 action.BOSTON — Rapid reaction after the Boston Celtics defeated the Atlanta Hawks 101-79 in Game 4 of an Eastern Conference quarterfinal series at TD Garden. Boston now leads the series three games to one. HOW THE GAME WAS WON Paul Pierce connected on 10 of 13 shots (4 of 6 beyond the arc) while scoring a (more…)
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06
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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05
May
2012
Postgame: KG on ‘Swag’
BOSTON — News and notes after the Boston Celtics defeated the Atlanta Hawks 90-84 in overtime in Game 3 of an Eastern Conference quarterfinal series Friday evening at TD Garden: * After the Celtics won Game 2 in Atlanta on Tuesday, Rajon Rondo — suspended that night for bumping an official in Game 1– recalled how he raced down the the tunnel to greet Kevin Garnett and thank him for his effort. (more…)
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