Ainge Excited to See What He's Built
11/3/04He knows what he wants. He just has no idea what he has.On the eve of the 2004-05 NBA season, the man in charge of putting together the Boston Celtics is every bit as eager as the most ardent...
View ArticleParish v. Laimbeer: The Forgotten Brawl
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View ArticleObie to Get Back Where He Once Belonged
November 3, 2004It has all the gossipy intrigue and social awkwardness of seating the still-respected ex-wife and the sexy new girlfriend at the same table for a family wedding. Former Celtics coach...
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Celts Face Jim O'Brien in Doc's Debut
November 2, 2004The day the Orlando Magic fired Doc Rivers, his voice mailbox was flooded with messages. Many came from coaching colleagues around the NBA. Some offered consolation. Some advice. Some...
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Anyone Know What Number Havlicek Wore? Then You Know More than Big Al
November 2, 2004WALTHAM - When Hall of Famer John Havlicek visited Celtics practice last week, it seemed like the perfect time for a quick history lesson. Coach Doc Rivers said he would cancel practice...
View ArticleObie Acclimating Self to Visitor's Locker Room
11/4/04Philadelphia coach Jim O'Brien found the tight confines of the visitors' locker room a tad uncomfortable as he prepared to face Boston in the season opener last night at the FleetCenter. But...
View ArticleObie Claims Victory Over Doc in Battle of Past v. Present
11/4/04Coach Doc Rivers said mental toughness would be key for the Celtics. Last night, facing the 76ers in the season opener at the FleetCenter, the Celtics had their mettle tested down the stretch....
View ArticleOpening Night Hits and Misses
11/4/04The world of preseason is a blissful place. Everyone is undefeated, and even when you lose a game, it doesn't count. It gives coaches time to tinker, and experiment, and lay out a grand...
View ArticleDoc Era in Boston Begins Much Like Orlando Era Ended
11/6/04 For the second straight game, the Celtics were tested down the stretch by an Eastern Conference rival. With coach Doc Rivers exhorting his team to "stay together," the Pacers started pulling...
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Expectations were High when Danny added Sheed
7/8/2009Random Drive-BysA quick look at reaction to the Sheed acquisition from around the league: Boston’s over-the-top swagger meter is in danger of exploding from Day One. Garnett, ‘Sheed, Kendrick...
View ArticleArtest a Real Load in Pacers' Win
The Celtics have opened the 2004-05 season with two close losses at home. Last night, they dropped a 100-94 decision to the Indiana Pacers, which went much like the 98-95 loss to Philadelphia Wednesday...
View ArticleThe Rich Get Richer
7/6/2009It’s an ideal match for Wallace and his new team. He comes in knowing he doesn’t have to be The Man (or even The Second Man or Third Man) and can lend his considerable skills to the team....
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Vin Baker New York Knick
11/7/04NEW YORK - Putting a slight spin on Frank Sinatra, Gary Payton figures that if former teammate Vin Baker "can do it in New York, with a city like that, then he can do it anywhere." Baker...
View ArticleRivers Finally Gets a W
11/7/04 NEW YORK - In the wake of a second straight fourth-quarter collapse Friday night, coach Doc Rivers said, "It just doesn't take a lot to distract us right now." And a Saturday night...
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Bourque Better than Orr? Come On
11/7/04 TORONTO - Back in Boston, where Ray Bourque and Bobby Orr both made their names, there probably isn't a puck-loving, Bruins-worshiping baby boomer who would consider Bourque the better...
View ArticleLadies and Gentlemen, We have a Raef Sighting
11/7/04 WALTHAM - He's not among the team leaders in points or minutes, two areas that Raef LaFrentz could well improve on as the NBA season moves along. But here's where he is undeniably at the top of...
View ArticleBaby Moses? Doc Likes What He Sees in Big Al
11/10/04 WALTHAM - The coach already has a nickname for his teenage hoop hunk: Moses. It has nothing to do with tablets and everything to do with talent. In this case, we're not talking about the...
View ArticleJiri Welsch Reluctant Leader of Second Unit
11/12/14WALTHAM - Jiri Welsch may vent his frustrations in Czech on the court, but his body language during games and unusually short answers to questions after practice yesterday need no translation....
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