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The Boston Celtics have never been a team that has lived and died by the three-point bomb. This season has started out differently. The Cs have attempted far more three-ballsáthan in previous seasons. After a scorching start from downtown, Boston has cooled off.
Doc Rivers told the Globe that he is not worried,
ôIÆm not that upset by them,ÆÆRivers said. ...
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Boston Celtics, 3-0
Beating teams by an averages of 22 points, the Celtics have shown us that they are still the team to be reckoned with in the Eastùpossibly the league. KG's over-scrutinized (yes, I'm guilty of itátoo) return to action has been successful thus far.
ThougháGarnett (13áppg, seven rpg)áis still not in game shape, just his being on the floor is overwhelming ...
Boston-Charlotte: Celtics Rout Bobcats 92-59 in Home Opener
Posted: 29th October 2009 by Nick Gelso in NBA
Last season,áBoston displayed anáaura that possessed the kind of arrogant strut that could be compared to the school yard bully.
This "swagger" a season ago was over-discussed and played out. Injuries, opponents' defiance and anáearly playoff exitùhow things can change in a season.
Thougháthe C'sástill display the confidence of a champion, through two games of the 2009-10 season, they seem to have elevated their "swagger" from the school yard bully to the ...
The Celtics finallyábroke a losing streakáthat had loomed over their heads at theáQ for five years.
In the opening quarter, the C's again looked caught in the glare of the Q's pregameápyrotechnics.
The Cavs ranáout to an early 17-4 lead and the Cleveland crowd erupted into early MVP chants, seeming to release their pentáup frustrations fromálast year's surprisingáplayoff loss to the Magic.áá
As the teams settled down and the emotions of opening night ...
NBA: North Station Sports’ Fantasy Basketball Preview
Posted: 26th October 2009 by Nick Gelso in NBA
North Station Sports has entered the realm of fantasy basketball. Both Nick and I have entered a league on ESPN with a group of friends. The league is a 10-team, head-to-head, snake draft, with 10 categories. The categories are FG%, FT%, 3PM, 3PT%, REB, AST, STL, BLK, TO, PTS.
Disclaimer : Nick is a fantasy rookie. This is hisáfirst fantasy team of any sport. For me, it is my second year ...
Rajon Rondo’s Eerie Similarity to NY Yankees Legend, Roger Maris
Posted: 25th October 2009 by Nick Gelso in NBA
The glare of the spotlight has focused in on Rajon Rondo...
Criticisms from management, trade rumors , contract extensions, character attacks, andámedia scrutiny. Rajon Rondo has seen it all in his young NBA career.
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May 17, 2009
The Celtics had just taken the eventual Eastern Conference champions to seven games without KG and Leon Powe. Paul Pierce was worn down by loggingáextended minutes in Garnett's absence, Ray Allen was playing on an injured ...
Preseason Recap: Shaq’s Cavs Are No Match For Celtics
Posted: 24th October 2009 by Nick Gelso in NBA
We all know that normally the significance of the preseason is minimal. However, the 2009-10 preseason held many notable components for the Boston Celtics. Many questions needed to be answered for the Celtics during training camp this year. These questions were integral to the success of the Celtics this season.
During this meaningful preseason, the Celtics answered those queries with emphatic authority. This squad proved that cohesion and chemistry will be ...
As sports fans, we all have our favorite commentators. Like a symphony accompanying a dramatic movie scene, the guys who tell us who's dribbling the ball and who should receive the pass, equally contribute to the overall drama of the sports moment being witnessed.
Conversely, like a catchy movie soundtrack can be totally ruined by a disastrous music video (Ghost Busters theme comes to mind - wow, that was bad!), ...
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Just a quick note. I was dozing off on the couch, (yes -áit's Saturday night and I am home on the couch), when I heard Marv Albert, Reggie Miller and Mike Fratello calling a basketball game. Half in a daze, I thought maybe I was dreaming or had fallen asleep with NBATV on again.
When I cameáaround from myáSaturday eveningáslumber,áI heard Marv ...
The NBA vs. the NCAA: Which Provides the Better Fan Experience?
Posted: 1st October 2009 by Nick Gelso in NBA
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THE NBA ALL THE WAY!
by Nick Gelso
When I first started to really understand basketball, back in the early 1990s, I followed two teams. In the NBA it was, of course, the Boston Celtics, and in the NCAA I followed Christian Laettner and his Duke Blue Devils.
I recall, with excitement, Duke winning two national championships ...