Pro Sports Blogging

Smells Like Green Spirit

Posted on 11 May 2009 by johnw.

Paul Pierce had the ball in the last seconds of Game 4 with his team down by 1 point, 93-94. Everyone in the Amway Arena, on the sidelines and at home watching knew Pierce would take the last shot. The old Pierce takes the shot a 100 times out of 100. The old Pierce takes the shot even with 5 defenders on him and probably makes the shot half the time. But this is a new Paul Pierce. This is a n...

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Rondo Has Arrived

Posted on 7 May 2009 by johnw.

In only his third professional season, the 23 year old Rajon Rondo has proven to the league he is one of the best point guards in the game and the best point guard left in the post season. Rondo led the Celtics to an important win against the Magic to tie the series 1-1 before they go on the road to Orlando. Rondo had a triple double in game 2, his third triple double of the post season tying L...

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Not Enough Celtic Magic

Posted on 5 May 2009 by johnw.

Oh yeah…the Bulls series was only the first round. It took the Boston Celtics everything they had to defeat the Chicago Bulls in 7 games and it showed tonight. The Celtics hosted the Orlando Magic for game 1 of the 2nd round after only 1 day of rest. The big question going into tonight's game; would the Celtics have enough in the tank? Apparently, the tank was empty with no gas stat...

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Best Playoff Series Ever?

Posted on 1 May 2009 by johnw.

The Boston Celtics and the Chicago Bulls are playing in one of the greatest NBA playoff series in history. At the very least, it's the best first round playoff series ever. Hard to believe this series still has more basketball to play. The Bulls forced a game 7 after winning an historic game at the United Center in Chicago. For the first time in NBA history, a playoff series had its 4th ...

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Celtics-Bulls: Too Much Fun

Posted on 29 Apr 2009 by johnw.

The Boston Celtics and the Chicago Bulls are putting on a show. Game 5 went into overtime…again, the 3rd overtime game of the series. This series is turning into a classic right before our eyes and it's only the first round of NBA playoffs. The Bulls tied the series 2-2 on Sunday in double overtime. The Bulls hoped to carry the momentum to Boston for Game 5. Both teams looked tentat...

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Celtics-Bulls: Too Much Fun

Posted on 29 Apr 2009 by johnw.

The Boston Celtics and the Chicago Bulls are putting on a show. Game 5 went into overtime…again, the 3rd overtime game of the series. This series is turning into a classic right before our eyes and it's only the first round of NBA playoffs. The Bulls tied the series 2-2 on Sunday in double overtime. The Bulls hoped to carry the momentum to Boston for Game 5. Both teams looked tent...

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Celtics Regain Home Court Advantage

Posted on 24 Apr 2009 by johnw.

The Boston Celtics needed a remarkable three pointer from Ray Allen to win Game 2 against the Chicago Bulls to tie the series 1-1. For Game 3, the Celtics would not need any last second heroics. Thursday night the Celtics showed why they are the number 2 seed. Boston came into Chicago and controlled the game from the first minute of the first quarter to the buzzer to end the game. Paul Pierce ...

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Leon Powe Out for the Playoffs

Posted on 21 Apr 2009 by johnw.

The Boston Globe is reporting the Celtics' Leon Powe will be out for the remainder of the playoffs. Powe injured his knee in the second quarter of game 2. A MRI was performed on the knee but the extent of the damage is not none at this time. Injuries are starting to pile up for the defending champions making it even harder for the Celtics to repeat.

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Celtics Answer Back

Posted on 21 Apr 2009 by johnw.

The Boston Celtics knew going into tonight’s game, this was a must win. The Celtics lost a heartbreaker Saturday afternoon to the Chicago Bulls in overtime. Game 2 was their chance to tie the series 1-1 before going on the road to Chicago. Right from the opening tip off the Celtics played with a sense of urgency. The Celtics jumped to an early 18-6 lead with Rajon Rondo controlling the t...

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Anything is Possible

Posted on 17 Apr 2009 by johnw.

Take a deep breath Boston. Kevin Garnett is not walking through those doors. Coach Doc Rivers said yesterday morning that Garnett will miss at least the first round of the playoffs, possibly all of the post season. After weeks of speculation on the health of Garnett, Boston’s worst nightmares have come true. They will be without Garnett when they host the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. ...