Gametime

I can’t wipe this game from my memory fast enough. Just a big… mess. Despite running a clinic on defensive breakdowns, the Celtics managed to squeak out a 117 -115 win in 2 OT over the Mavericks. The Green: Rajon Rondo’s 16 points, 15 assists, 9 rebounds and 3 steals in 52 minutes. He wasn’t [...]

Tip: 8PM     Court: TD Garden     Watch it: CSN, ESPN     Hear it: WEEI Referees:  Joe Crawford, Derrick Collins and Mark Lindsay Get your tickets here: Boston Celtics Tickets The Matchup Record: 11-9 Record: 11-10 At Home: 7-4 On Road: 4-7 Streak: Won 1 Streak: Won 3 Leaders Leaders Buckets: Pierce (19.2 [...]

Kris Joseph, fresh off a brief return to Boston, returned to Maine to drop 21 points on 9-15 shooting, to go along with 5 rebounds and 3 steals in a 103-90 win over the Canton Charge. Shelvin Mack, who was named D-League Performer of the Week, added 18. [...]

We often wonder what opposing teams, their beat reporters and bloggers are saying about the Celtics. Here’s a look at some enemy chatter from Philadelphia. “Kevin Garnett was spectacular, he was great,” Collins said after his team fell to 11-9 on the season. “Our guys fought. We cut it to eight and Garnett came in [...]

After every game, we’ll take stock of how each individual performance affects the player’s overall value. Starters Offense:      Defense:      Overall: Monster numbers over 2 games:  23 points, 22 rebounds, 25 assists, 6 steals, 3 blocks.  If he didn’t slip, who knows … maybe he’d have a game-winner under his belt too.  Offense:   [...]

The Boston Celtics came out firing on all cylinders tonight and never looked back. C’s beat the Sixers 92-79 at TD Garden. The Celtics were definitely all business tonight after losing a real tough one in Philly on Friday. Boston’s smothering defense held Philly to just 28 first-half points. It was the usual suspects as [...]

Is there something wrong with Rajon Rondo’s sneakers, or was the floor wet in Philly? Because it seemed like Rondo was slip-sliding all night. Fatal slippage occurred in the final seconds of overtime as Rondo lost his footing as he launched the potential game winning shot.  The ball missed everything and the Celtics walked away [...]

Micah Downs continues to put up points for the Maine Red Claws.   He scored 27 points last night on 8-17 shooting and also grabbed 9 rebounds to lead the Claws to a 113-111 win over the Erie Bayhawks.  Shelvin Mack put up 23… but that was primarily due to shooting 14-14 from the line. [...]

Tip: 7PM     Court: Wells Fargo Center     Watch it: CSN     Hear it: WEEI Referees: Tony Brothers, Curtis Blair and Eric Lewis Get your tickets here: Boston Celtics Tickets The Matchup Record: 10-8 Record: 10-8 On Road: 4-4 At Home: 6-5 Streak: Won 1 Streak: Lost 2 Leaders Leaders Buckets: Pierce (19.1 ppg) Buckets: [...]

After every game, we’ll take stock of how each individual performance affects the player’s overall value. Starters Offense:      Defense:      Overall: Like I said last night, The Wolves ran the same play 3 or 4 times in a row… a pick and roll with Ridnour… because Rondo got burned on it just about [...]