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"Part of me fears a let down.  The Celtics coming off a stretch of impressive wins over good teams to get back to .500 now face a lesser opponent." That part of me was right.  I should have listened. The Celtics gave up a season-high 54 points in the paint, the last two coming on [...]

After every game, we'll take stock of how each individual performance affects the player's overall value. Starters Avery Bradley:  His D wasn't nearly what it was in the last Orlando game, and the 5 turnovers (a couple of them were really bad) were a problem.  And if E'Twaun Moore is going to play like he [...]

Here are some photos from last night's Celtics-Magic game. We start with a J.O. vs DHo GIF. More photos after the jump..   [...]

After every game, we'll take stock of how each individual performance affects the player's overall value. Starters Avery Bradley:  Avery Bradley was so close to Jameer Nelson all night long that I think they're now legally married in Massachusetts.  His defense changed the entire game, which is good, because Avery's offense is still not good. [...]

After every game, we'll take stock of how each individual performance affects the player's overall value. Starters Avery Bradley: More good than bad for Avery last night.  The D on Nash was solid, he finished at the rim and he was 3-6 from 16-23 feet.  As much as I get on the guy for his long [...]

After every game, we'll take stock of how each individual performance affects the player's overall value. Starters Rajon Rondo: Double green arrows for Rondo.  One for his ability to adjust his game and score when the team needs him to score.  One for him being a tough S.O.B.  I damn near died when he hit the [...]

Tip: 7;30 pm    Court: TD Garden    Watch it: CSN  Hear it: WEEI                            Referees:  Derrick Stafford, Karl Lane, Tommy Nunez Jr.  Get your tickets here The Matchup Record: 4-8 (3rd Atlantic, 9th East) Record: 4-10 (4th Atlantic, 10th East) At home: 3-4 On road: 2-6  [...]

After every game, we'll take stock of how each individual performance affects the player's overall value. Starters Paul Pierce:  The best Paul Pierce has looked so far.  Could this actually be a sign that his struggles have been more conditioning and less age?  I've always thought that was the case with Pierce, so I'm taking [...]

After every game, we'll take stock of how each individual performance affects the player's overall value. Starters Paul Pierce:  The 21 points were great, the 6 turnovers were not, neither was the 5-12 shooting.  But he was drawing fouls and he he was producing more than he has been.  On a back-to-back night, there's something [...]

Tip: 7:00pm    Court: Bankers Life Fieldhouse    Watch it: CSN  Hear it: WEEI                            Referees:  Tom Washington, Derrick Collins, Mark Lindsay  Get your tickets here The Matchup Record: 4-6 (3rd Atlantic, 9th East) Record: 8-3 (2nd Central 4th East) On road: 1-3   Home: 4-0 [...]