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| Celtics return home to face Wizards |
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03/07/2010 |
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| (Sportsbooks) - The Boston Celtics will face another inferior foe from the Eastern Conference tonight, when they return home to take on the Washington Wizards at TD Garden. Boston battled back in Friday's 96-86 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, as Rajon Rondo sparked the squad with 14 of his 16 points in the third quarter and handed out 11 assists. Kevin Garnett had 22 points and Ray Allen finished with 16 for the Celtics, who have won three straight despite getting just seven points out of Paul Pierce |
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| Raptors face home test vs. Sixers |
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03/07/2010 |
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| nd flu-like symptoms. Bosh is listed as questionable today. Fellow forward Hedo Turkoglu (ankle) is also questionable versus Philly. The Sixers, meanwhile, saw their losing streak reach five games with Friday night's 96-86 loss to the division-rival Boston Celtics at the Wachovia Center. Lou Williams netted 22 points and Elton Brand went for 17 in defeat. "They have a lot of veterans...They're smart. They figure out a way to win," said Sixers guard Andre Iguodala, who had 14 points and nine assists. Philadelp |
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| Suns help Pacers finish four-game trip winless |
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03/07/2010 |
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| ter dropping the previous seven in the series...The Suns went 34-of-40 from the foul line, while the Pacers made 26-of-32 shots from the charity stripe...Indiana has lost six in a row away from Conseco Fieldhouse...The Suns collected the 1,900th win in franchise history, becoming the fourth-fastest club in NBA history to reach the plateau by doing so in their 3,395th game all-time. Only the Boston Celtics (2,997), Los Angeles Lakers (3,124) and Philadelphia 76ers (3,286) have reached the mark in fewer games. |
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| Celtics add guard Finley |
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03/06/2010 |
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| Boston, MA (Sportsbooks) - The Boston Celtics officially announced the signing of guard Michael Finley on Saturday. Finley was waived at his request Monday by San Antonio after his playing time dwindled upon returning from a sprained ankle in late January. In 25 games this season, the 36-year-old has averaged career-lows of 3.7 points and 1.5 rebounds over 15-plus minutes per contest. The two-time All-Star has appeared in 111 career playoff games and was a member of the 2007 championship Spurs team. Finle |
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| Veteran Michael Finley signs with Boston Celtics |
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03/05/2010 |
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) -Michael Finley has signed with the Boston Celtics. The veteran swingman asked for and was granted his release from the San Antonio Spurs earlier this week. He will earn a prorated portion of the veteran's minimum of $1.1 million. Celtics coach Doc Rivers said after practice in Philadelphia on Friday that he expects Finley to join the team in Boston on Saturday and debut the next day against the Washington Wizards. Finley sprained his left ankle early this season and appeared in jus |
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| Celtics and Sixers renew rivalry in Philly |
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03/05/2010 |
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| (Sportsbooks) - Storied rivals meet in Philadelphia Friday as the 76ers play host to the Boston Celtics. The days of Wilt vs. Russell or Dr. J. vs. Bird are long gone, however. The Celtics are certainly holding up their end of the bargain and are closing in on a third straight Atlantic Division title. The Sixers, however, are struggling mightily and aiming to avoid a fifth consecutive loss tonight. The C's won their second straight game on Monday in Beantown when Paul Pierce connected on 9-of-13 shots and |
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| Bucks deal for Salmons paying off early |
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03/05/2010 |
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| t's taken him even less time to make an impact. The Bucks are 7-1 since acquiring Salmons by dumping the expiring contracts of Hakim Warrick and Joe Alexander. And, Salmons has returned to form as the scoring machine that helped the Bulls push the Boston Celtics to seven games in the first round of the NBA postseason last year by averaging 20.4 points per game so far. ``I was cool with the move, I wasn't sad at all leaving Chicago,'' Salmons said. ``At first, I was shocked it was the Bucks. But it was a g |
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| Report: Celtics add guard Finley |
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03/04/2010 |
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| Boston, MA (Sportsbooks) - The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed guard Michael Finley for the remainder of the season. Numerous sources, including both the Boston Globe and Boston Herald, are citing Finley's agent as confirming the deal. Finley was waived at his request Monday by San Antonio after his playing time dwindled upon returning from a sprained ankle in late January. In 25 games this season, the 36-year-old has averaged career-lows of 3.7 points and 1.5 rebounds over 15-plus minutes per conte |
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| Pierce sparks Celtics rout of Charlotte |
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03/04/2010 |
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| Boston, MA (Sportsbooks) - Paul Pierce connected on 9-of-13 shots and finished with 27 points, as the Boston Celtics routed the Charlotte Bobcats, 104-80, at TD Garden. Pierce had scored only nine points in Tuesday's win over Detroit, his first game since missing three contests with a sore thumb. But Wednesday he found his rhythm and connected on a variety of shots, including four three-pointers. Nate Robinson came off the bench to shoot 4-of-6 from beyond the arc, finishing with 16 points for the Celtics |
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| National Basketball Association Game Capsules |
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03/04/2010 |
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| State lost for the eighth straight time on the road in the second installment of its five- game road trip. Final Score: Boston 104, Charlotte 80 Boston, MA (Sportsbooks) - Paul Pierce connected on 9-of-13 shots and finished with 27 points, as the Boston Celtics routed the Charlotte Bobcats, 104-80, at TD Garden. Pierce had scored only nine points in Tuesday's win over Detroit, his first game since missing three contests with a sore thumb. But Wednesday he found his rhythm and connected on a variety of shot |
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