Robert Lee

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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.

11/04/2009

Patriots hope to continue second-half dominance
FOXBORO — With the bye week behind them, the Patriots are focusing on the second half of the year.

Patriots journal: Knee surgery will keep Green out for a month
FOXBORO – Patriots defensive end Jarvis Green confirmed yesterday that he had knee surgery last week. He could miss up to a month of action.

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.

10/31/2009

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.

10/28/2009

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

10/26/2009

Celtics believe they’re the best. Now’s the time to prove it.
BOSTON – The Celtics plan on winning the NBA title this year.

Breaking down the Celtics’ roster, 1 through 10
A look at the Boston Celtics’ roster for the 2009-2010 season:

10/24/2009

Celtics hope locker-room turmoil of last season is in the past
WALTHAM, Mass. — The Celtics played their hearts out in the playoffs last season, eventually losing in seven games to the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

10/22/2009

Gary Guyton, unlikely leader of Patriots’ defense, remains humble
FOXBORO – It’s not every day that Bill Belichick gets on the phone to recruit players to join the Patriots.

10/20/2009

Marquis Daniels set to be a jack-of-all-trades off the Celtics’ bench
Celtics head coach Doc Rivers said that Daniels has had one of the best training camps among all of the Celtics, but he is still trying to find his role.

Patriots’ Maroney finally turns in big game against Titans
FOXBORO — Laurence Maroney has heard the whispers all season.

Patriots Journal: Thomas didn’t start against Titans for strategic reasons
FOXBORO – Adalius Thomas had started every game this season and all but one since joining the Patriots in 2007 as the highest-priced free agent in the Belichick Era, but he was a healthy scratch in Sunday’s 59-0 triumph over the Tennessee Titans.

10/19/2009

Patriots 59, Titans 0: Butler plays with heavy heart, after ex-college teammate is stabbed to death at UConn

Patriots 59, Titans 0: Pats finally come up big

Patriots 59, Titans 0: Game analysis
How the game broke down.

10/16/2009

Patriots Journal: Mankins, Meriweather and Warren fined for infractions against Broncos
FOXBORO — The Patriots’ 20-17 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday didn’t only cost the Patriots an opportunity to gain sole possession of first place in the AFC East standings, it cost Logan Mankins, Brandon Meriweather and Ty Warren some money as well.

Titans’ Chris Johnson is pure danger
His blistering speed is just one of the reasons teams have had a hard time containing him. He runs hard, makes guys miss and has the breakaway speed that gives opposing defenses nightmares.

10/13/2009

Sputtering attack holds back Patriots
FOXBORO –– On paper, the Patriots have one of the best offenses in the NFL.

Patriots journal: Gostkowski puts miss behind him
FOXBORO — When Patriots placekicker Stephen Gostkowski found out that his 53-yard field goal in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos was the longest of his career, he didn’t celebrate.

10/12/2009

Celtics 100, Nets 93: Celts click on all cylinders vs. New Jersey
Paul Pierce leads the way as Boston's first team dominates and its second unit plays well down the stretch.

10/10/2009

Celtics 96, Knicks 82: Celts starting to come together
The regulars play more minutes, and coach Doc Rivers is happy with the results

10/09/2009

Healthy Garnett, impressive Daniels the big stories from Celtics preseason opener
'It was a good first game,' said coach Doc Rivers. 'There were a lot of things that I was really happy with.'