WALTHAM, Mass. — Two of the bigger topics on this day were Avery Bradley’s ailing left shoulder and Kevin Garnett’s offensive aggression, but here’s a few more nuggets from the Celtics’ media access before the team practiced Sunday afternoon at HealthPoint: * Film don’t lie: Celtics coach Doc Rivers said it’s not difficult to show his team what went wrong in kicking away an 18-point lead during Friday’s Game 4 loss in (more…)
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May
2012
Practice: C’s reflect on Game 4 loss
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May
2012
C’s want KG to be more aggressive
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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May
2012
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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May
2012
Shootaround: 15 present for C’s
WALTHAM, Mass. — All 15 players participated in the Boston Celtics’ morning shootaround before Game 2 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to a team official. That would suggest that, like Game 1, the Celtics should have everyone available. Paul Pierce (left MCL sprain), Ray Allen (bone spurs in right ankle), Avery Bradley (sore left rotator cuff), and Mickael Pietrus (swelling in right knee) are among the (more…)
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May
2012
Shootaround: 15 participate for C’s
WALTHAM, Mass. — All 15 players participated during the Celtics’ shootaround Saturday morning at HealthPoint, including Paul Pierce (sprained left knee), Avery Bradley (sore left shoulder), and Ray Allen (sore right ankle), according to team officials. There have been no changes in the status of any players, meaning Pierce and Bradley are expected to play tonight, while Allen will be a game-time decision for Game 1 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series (more…)
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May
2012
Shootaround: Bradley a game-time decision
WALTHAM, Mass. — Celtics guard Avery Bradley (dislocated left shoulder) will be a game-time decision for Sunday night’s Game 4 against the Atlanta Hawks, while Ray Allen (ankle) is expected to play, team officials confirmed after Boston’s morning shootaround on Sunday at HealthPoint. Bradley and Allen participated in the entirety of Sunday’s hour-long session, along with the rest of the roster, which consisted primarily of half-court sets and minimal contact and running.
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May
2012
Practice: Doc likes Pietrus’ response
AP Photo/Amy SancettaThe Celtics are still waiting for Mickael Pietrus’ first postseason basket.WALTHAM, Mass. — The big story lines at Thursday’s Celtics practice might have been Ray Allen’s optimism about his ailing ankle and Rajon Rondo’s thankfulness towards his teammates, but here’s a few more nuggets from the session: * Mickael Pietrus picked up three early fouls in a 34-second span early in Game 2 and seemed to mentally check out despite (more…)
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May
2012
Allen optimistic before Thursday’s practice
WALTHAM, Mass. — Celtics guard Ray Allen offered optimism over his ailing right ankle and said he expected to go through practice with the team on Thursday, but coach Doc Rivers stressed that he’ll keep a close eye on Allen’s activity while trying to figure out the proper balance that will allow him to get back to game action. “The last couple of days, I’ve been in a really good place, so (more…)
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Apr
2012
Ray Allen traveling, uncertain
WALTHAM, Mass. — Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen will travel with the team to Atlanta Saturday afternoon for the first-round playoff series with the Hawks, but he’s still unsure if he’ll play Sunday in Game 1. “I can’t say,” said Allen, who has a sore right ankle and has not played in two weeks. “Still day to day.” Celtics coach Doc Rivers, however, said he does not think Allen will play Sunday. (more…)
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Apr
2012
Allen sits out Friday practice
<!–video–> Ray Allen was the only non-participant in the Celtics’ practice on Friday. The team watched film for roughly 30 minutes and then spent two hours on the court at their training facility in Waltham. Allen, still hobbled by his sore right ankle, did some light shooting before practice and some free-throw shooting at the end, but was otherwise not involved. Greg Stiemsma, who has sat out practices recently due to foot (more…)
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