David Dow/NBAE/Getty ImagesThe Celtics continue to maximize rest on offdays after games in the postseason.For only the second time this postseason, the Boston Celtics are enjoying a two-day break between games. The team took Saturday off for its typical rest and will reconvene on the practice court at HealthPoint on Sunday afternoon for a workout in advance of Monday’s Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Working for the weekend
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Rapid Reaction: 76ers 92, C’s 83 (Game 4)
Jesse D. Garrabrant/Getty ImagesBrandon Bass helped spark the Celtics’ early offensive outburst in Game 4.PHILADELPHIA — Rapid reaction after the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 92-83 in Game 4 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series Friday night at Wells Fargo Center. (The series is tied at two games apiece): HOW THE GAME WAS WON Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner each scored 16 points to pace five 76ers in double figures. Philadelphia (more…)
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2-on-2: Celtics vs. 76ers (Game 4)
Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty ImagesAll eyes are on Rajon Rondo and the Celtics heading into Friday’s Game 4 in Philadelphia.The Boston Celtics can put a stranglehold on an Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night at Wells Fargo Arena (8 p.m., ESPN). On the heels of a dominant Game 3 triumph here Wednesday, the Celtics own a 2-1 lead and are looking for more before the (more…)
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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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Shootaround: Pierce, C’s brace for Game 4
Drew Hallowell/Getty ImagesThe Celtics hope they have reason to celebrate again Friday night in Philadelphia.PHILADELPHIA — After a light offday Thursday, the Celtics reconvened on the court at Wells Fargo Center for a morning shootaround in advance of Friday’s Game 4 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Philadelphia 76ers. A handful of notes from morning access: * For the first time in a while, health didn’t dominate the conversation.
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Allen not worried about his shots
Jesse D. Garrabrant/Getty ImagesKevin Garnett wants to get Ray Allen more shots in this series against the 76ers.PHILADELPHIA — Ever the pleaser, Kevin Garnett looked at Ray Allen in the Celtics’ locker room after Wednesday’s Game 3 win over the 76ers and told him how the team needed to get more shots. Allen just smiled and, knowing Garnett was exhausted after a 27-point, 13-rebound effort that saw him put up a whopping (more…)
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2012
Who’s better than Boston? No, really …
Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty ImagesWhat in February seemed like a ridiculous question is now one that merits asking: Among the teams remaining in the NBA playoffs, how many have a better chance at winning the title than the Celtics? Certainly the Sixers don’t. Same probably goes for the Pacers and Clippers. But what about the Heat and the Western Conference heavyweights (Oklahoma City and San Antonio)? Click HERE to rank the eight teams (more…)
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Running Rondo fuels C’s in transition
Drew Hallowell/Getty ImagesCeltics point guard Rajon Rondo races to the rim for a layup against the Philadephia 76ers.PHILADELPHIA — It’s no surprise that the Boston Celtics came out with a desire to run during Wednesday’s Game 3. After suffering through an offensively anemic Game 2, the team put an emphasis on trying to generate easy points before the Philadelphia 76ers could set their halfcourt defense. What might be somewhat surprising is just (more…)
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Rapid Reaction: C’s 107, 76ers 91 (Game 3)
Drew Hallowell/Getty ImagesCeltics captain Paul Pierce had extra energy early on in Game 3.PHILADELPHIA — Rapid reaction after the Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 107-91 in Game 3 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series Wednesday night at Wells Fargo Center. (Boston leads the series, 2-1). HOW THE GAME WAS WON Kevin Garnett posted 27 points on 12-of-17 shooting with 13 rebounds and four assists over 30 minutes in an absolutely dominating (more…)
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2-on-2: Celtics vs. 76ers (Game 3)
Jesse D. Garrabrant/Getty ImagesRajon Rondo and the Celtics are hoping to get past the 76ers in Game 3 at Wells Fargo Center.PHILADELPHIA — After splitting a pair of games at TD Garden, the Eastern Conference semifinal series between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers essentially becomes a best-of-five battle starting Wednesday night as it shifts to Wells Fargo Center (7 p.m., TNT). To preview Game 3, we go 2-on-2 with colleague Greg (more…)
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