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Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. "One of the guys said, ‘We're better than Orlando.' And I said, ‘No you're not. That's a bunch of crap. They beat you three games, two at [...]

Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline.  Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. Rivers even mocked the panic a bit, noting that both the Orlando and Los Angeles games came down to the final possession, and had the Celtics' final [...]

Chris Forsberg of ESPN Boston and Doc Rivers have the answer: Boston led by 11 points with 9:17 remaining, and while its offense certainly downshifted, its typically unwavering defense did too. Maybe even more so. Of the 24 points the Lakers scored in the fourth quarter, a staggering 18 came in the paint. (How many [...]

Doc Rivers spoke this morning with Dennis & Callahan on WEEI: On the trash-talking: The thing with Kevin is, Kevin talks the whole game — to himself, to us, to his teammates and to the other team. So I don’t know who he’s talking to, and I don’t think the other team does, as well. [...]

By Jason While President Obama focuses on the formidable task of reshaping the nation’s healthcare system, the Celtics need to focus on getting themselves healthy.  We all knew that injuries would be a likely problem with this team heading into the season.  Doc Rivers has yet to devise a game plan this year with a [...]

Doc hit the WEEI airwaves today… and was asked about what the hell is going on with this team right now. Jets center Nick Mangold said that the reason they’re winning games is because of the closeness of the locker room. Does that apply in the NBA? It’s absolute and there’s no doubt about that. [...]

Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline.  Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. “I think we think we’re better than what we are,’’ he said. “We get a lead and we feel like we can just put it on cruise. [...]

Video Courtesy:  Chris Forsberg Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline.  Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. Asked if there’s a chance Garnett will talk him out [sitting out tonight's game], Rivers said, “No means no.” Will Garnett fight the [...]

Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline.  Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. “I think all of them should make it,” he said. “You assume Kevin and Paul, and the other three you have to call for, and get lied [...]

Bennet Salvatore called a flagrant foul on Glen Davis that was later rescinded.  The call caused Doc Rivers flip out… so Salvatore gave him 2 technicals in a row and tossed him.  Then… after Doc left, Salvatore scanned the bench for anyone who dared question is mighty reign… and that someone somehow was Armand Hill, [...]