11/26/2009

Celtics 113, 76ers 110: A close call for Boston
BOSTON — Doc Rivers doesn’t like the way the Celtics are playing right now.

Celtics journal: Rivers is tired of questions about Garnett’s knee
BOSTON — Everywhere Kevin Garnett goes, he hears the same question: “How is your knee?”

11/22/2009

Celtics beat Knicks on Garnett’s jumper in overtime
Paul Pierce carried the Celtics all game while the rest of the Big Three struggled. So when it came time for the winning shot, of course Pierce would take it. That's what the New York Knicks seemed to think, anyway.

11/21/2009

Magic pull rug out from sloppy Celtics, 83-78
BOSTON — Dwight Howard sat at his locker in front of a deep contingent of media members and talked about how the defending Eastern Conference champion Orlando Magic are more talented than they were last year, and how they have plans of returning to the NBA Finals.

Celtics journal: Howard has high praise for Perk
BOSTON — Who does the best center in the NBA, Orlando’s Dwight Howard, hate facing more than anyone else?

11/19/2009

With motivation from Pierce, Rondo turned up his game against Warriors
BOSTON – When Rajon Rondo entered training camp, the Celtics wanted him to show that he could be a consistent star night in and night out.

11/20/2009

Celtics journal: Rivers says Orlando demands defense
BOSTON — The Celtics seem to be having trouble against the younger, more athletic teams, but they won’t concede that.

11/19/2009

Celtics outscore road-weary Warriors, 109-95
BOSTON – It’s not how you start a game, it’s how you finish.

Celtics journal: Aigne says latest trade rumors are false
BOSTON – There’s no truth to the rumor that the Celtics are looking to trade Tony Allen, Brian Scalabrine and J.R. Giddens.

11/15/2009

Granger backs up words as Pacers hand Celtics second straight loss
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Danny Granger spoke his mind earlier this week.

11/14/2009

Rivers offers no excuse for Celtics’ effort against Hawks
BOSTON — Boston coach Doc Rivers didn’t have any excuse why the Atlanta Hawks beat the Celtics, 97-86, Friday night at TD Garden.

Celtics Journal: Shelden Williams appears to have found a good fit
BOSTON — Shelden Williams is grateful that the Atlanta Hawks drafted him fifth overall out of Duke University in 2006.

Hawks take control in second half and stun Celtics
BOSTON -- The Celtics and Hawks renewed a "rivalry" that began in the 2008 playoffs Friday night at the Garden.

11/11/2009

Rondo, Celts drum Jazz out of town, 105-86
Utah’s vaunted defense can’t stop all five of Boston’s starters from scoring in double figures, while Rajon Rondo notches 11 assists

Celtics Journal: Garnett doing fine so far, and Rivers expects improvement
BOSTON — The two biggest questions concerning the Celtics entering this season were: How strong is Kevin Garnett’s surgically repaired right knee, and would it hold up for the season?

11/10/2009

Celtics hope that rest will have them back at their best against Jazz
Boston coach Doc Rivers expects the Celtics to play a lot better against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night at TD Garden than they have performed over their last three games.

11/08/2009

Celtics 86, Nets 76: Defense returns as Boston bounces back
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Boston’s Big Three against New Jersey’s Great Eight had the look of a mismatch.

11/07/2009

Suns 110, Celtics 103: An off-night for second unit
BOSTON — The Celtics had been able to count on three things this season — the solid play of their second unit, their ability to dominate the third quarter, and their tenacious defense.

Celtics journal: Davis says he’ll be ready to practice Dec. 1
BOSTON — Glen Davis declared last night that he would return to Celtics practice Dec. 1.

11/06/2009

Celtics’ bench goes from weakness to strong point
BOSTON — It can take a few weeks, or even a few months, for an NBA player to discover his role when joining a new team.

11/05/2009

Celtics 92, Timberwolves 90: Garnett leads the way
MINNEAPOLIS — Even when Kevin Garnett isn’t scoring at a high level, he can find so many other ways to affect the outcome of a game.

Bill Reynolds: Rondo’s not perfect, but he’s the future
He is the cornerstone of the Celtics’ future.

11/04/2009

Celts 105, 76ers 74: Winning comes easy
PHILADELPHIA — Rasheed Wallace keeps making his hometown

11/03/2009

Celtics, Rondo reach 5-year, $55 million deal
WALTHAM, Mass. — Rajon Rondo will be the Celtics point guard of the future, and could one day become the face of the franchise.

11/02/2009

Pierce leads Celtics to 97-87 win over Hornets
BOSTON – Paul Pierce refused to let the Celtics lose their first game of the season last night in front of a sellout crowd of 18,624 at the TD Garden.

Rondo breaks silence, says Celtics haven’t made new offer
BOSTON – Rajon Rondo broke his silence regarding his contract situation Sunday night, saying that he would like to remain with the Celtics but he will put himself on the market next summer if he cannot reach a deal with the Celtics by Monday night’s deadline.

11/01/2009

Celtics must decide Rondo’s fate by Monday deadline
BOSTON – Rajon Rondo is quickly becoming one of the top point guards in the NBA, so the Celtics have a tough choice to make on whether or not to extend his contract before Monday night’s deadline.

10/31/2009

Celtics, in overdrive, beat Bulls 118-90
BOSTON — The game at the TD Garden between the Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls played in front of a sellout crowd of 18,624 was billed as a rematch of one of the most exciting playoff series in NBA history.

Celtics Journal: Davis is fined, sorry for behavior
BOSTON — Glen Davis’s life was turned upside down early Monday morning when he got into a fight with his former high school teammate, Shawn Bridgewater.

10/29/2009

Celtics 92, Bobcats 59: Determined Boston swarms all over Charlotte
After building an 11-point halftime lead, the Celtics opened up the second half with a 15-0 surge to end any hopes of a Charlotte rally.

Celtics Journal: Shelden Williams should see plenty of floor time until Davis returns
BOSTON — Boston coach Doc Rivers and Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge both said Wednesday that they are disappointed in Glen Davis, who broke his right thumb while fighting with his childhood friend, Shawn Bridgewater, early Monday morning.

Celtics help TNT score big in ratings
NEW YORK (AP) — The doubleheader featuring title contenders Boston, Cleveland and the Los Angeles Lakers produced Turner’s most-watched opening night in its 26 years of airing the NBA.

10/28/2009

Davis breaks his thumb during fight, is suspended indefinitely by Celtics
It wasn’t supposed to be this way.