Shaquille O’Neal and the Boston Celtics came to terms on a 2-year contract worth $3 million, adding to the size and bulk in Boston’s front line. The 15-time All Star will end his career with one of the most historic franchises in professional sports. Shaq will definitely cause hype in Boston, but we must wonder how [...]
Monday, June 14, 2010
Kobe Bryant was spectacular in game 5 of the NBA Finals in Boston. He took shots that bordered on ridiculous and yet made them almost effortlessly. For a brief moment during the third quarter, the possibility of the Lakers turning things around and pulling out a much needed road win began to enter the thoughts [...]
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Ray Allen sett the NBA Finals records for 3 point shots made with 8 during game 2 of the NBA Finals. In game 3 he missed all 8 3 point shots taken. Making matters worse is that his horrendous shooting ended up a blasphemous 0-13 total from the field in game 3. The end result is [...]
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
2008 was the year classic basketball rivalries experienced a major revival. It had been far to long since the glorious battles of the 80’s featuring Larry Legend’s Celtics and Magic’s Lakers had met their demise. Basketball was getting stagnant after Jordan left the Bulls. Then 2008 came, and as David Stern danced around the room [...]
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
The Boston Celtics are on a serious roll right now. After destroying LeBron James’ Cavaliers while simultaneously ripping out the hearts of Cleveland fans, it is apparent after 2 games of the Easter Conference Finals that the Celtics are the team rising up and and on their way into the NBA Finals for the second [...]
Thursday, May 13, 2010
LeBron James could have played his final game as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron and the Cavs were eliminated by the surging Boston Celtics, losing the series 4 games to 2. LeBron had a somewhat super human game 6, statistically, but his performance was marred by bad shooting from the field and an atrocious [...]
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks have rekindled talks and are on the verge of making a deal landing Nate Robinson in Boston. According to the Boston Herald, the deal will likely be for Eddie House, whom has played for Mike D’Antoni previously in Phoenix. Robinson has the chance to play a meaningful role for [...]
Thursday, January 28, 2010
There are 7 players making their first ever all star appearance during the 2010 NBA All Star Game: Deron Williams, Kevin Durant, Al Horford, Derrick Rose, Rajon Rondo, Gerald Wallace, and Zack Randolph. Those noteworthy, yet snubbed, include David Lee of the Knicks, Chris Kaman of the Clippers, and Mo Williams of the Cavaliers. Better luck [...]
Friday, January 8, 2010
The Boston Celtics (25-8) head into Philips Arena to face off with the Atlanta Hawks (22-12) tonight at 8:00 PM EST. The game will be broadcast live on the ESPN television network, and can also be caught on ESPN360.com. Tonight’s match up pits two Eastern Conference rival forces head to head for what looks to be [...]
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
The Boston Celtics have a lot on the line tonight. They play Phoenix tonight staring a potential 3-game losing streak in the face. The game can be viewed live on NBATV at 9:00 PM EST. Phoenix is reeling with confidence after crushing the Los Angeles Lakers118-103 on Monday night. Steve Nash and the Suns have been [...]
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