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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. “It’s a couple of days in a row now, starting the second half of the Milwaukee game [Saturday], our team is starting to find their way,” Rivers [...]

Yeah, I know I’ve only got 4 wins to choose from, but I really liked the headline. Rajon Rondo casually ripped the Bulls to shreds tonight, coming just one rebound shy of a triple-double in a 101-95 win.  His stat line is just amazing:  20 points on 10-16 shooting, 10 assists, 9 rebounds and 5 [...]

Tip: 8:00 PM     Court: United Center    Watch it: CSN  Hear it: WEEI Referees:  Joe Crawford, Mark Lindsey, Zach Zarba  Get your tickets here The Matchup     Record: 3-3 Record: 4-2 On Road: 2-1 At Home: 3-2 Streak: Won 1 Streak: Won 1 Leaders Leaders Buckets: Pierce (20.8 ppg) Buckets: Luol Deng [...]

A lot has happened in the past week.  But one thing hasn’t… … I haven’t posted this episode of Gang Green TV. But I’m rectifying that now.  And it’s a great show.  Kurt and Dave wonder what the Buck happened at the home opener. They also hit on barely getting out of DC with a [...]

Before the Celtics face off against the Bulls in Chicago tonight, let’s take one last look at some of the highlights from Saturday’s win over the Bucks.  From Rondo’s slick reverse, left-handed lay-up to Paul Pierce and Monta Ellis’ mini-duel in the fourth quarter, to Jeff Green’s encouraging game, it’s all below. Jeff Green vs [...]

The NBA announced today that Boston and the nine other teams playing on Christmas day will be wearing new alternate jerseys.  In a press release, the league said:  The National Basketball Association (NBA) and its official oncourt apparel partner adidas will celebrate 65 years of Christmas Day games in a BIG way with the unveiling [...]

 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. Let’s bottom line it: When Sullinger and Bass have shared the floor this season, the Celtics are minus-39.2 points per 48 minutes. The Wilcox-Bass (+13.2 points per [...]

So much for Phil Jackson. We East Coast basketball fans woke up this morning to a pleasant surprise – the Lakers hired Mike D’Antoni as head coach.  We weren’t the only ones caught off guard. Phil Jackson is reportedly stunned. The hiring isn’t going over well in LA. Bill Plaschke of the LA Times: Mike [...]

C’s come away with a big road win in Milwaukee last night, beating the Bucks 106-100. Boston is now in Chicago preparing for their Monday night game with the Bulls. Tip-off at the United Center is at 8pm EST. Enjoy some photos/GIFs from last night’s win courtesy of Sina & HoopChina:     [...]

After every game, we’ll take stock of how each individual performance affects the player’s overall value. Starters  It’s really little shock that games flow as Rondo’s performance does.  And that’s not to say he alone is personally responsible for everything that goes right or wrong, but he does set the tone.  There was a general [...]