11/23/2009

Patriots-Jets: Bodden really had Sanchez’s number
Corner Leigh Bodden intercepts Jets QB Mark Sanchez three times, tying franchise mark

Patriots-Jets postgame analysis
FOXBORO –– The Patriots took a giant leap forward in the race for the division crown with a 31-14 rout of the New York Jets.

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?

11/20/2009

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.

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.

11/18/2009

Patriots see red-zone issues in matchups with Jets
FOXBORO — No team has had more success shutting down the Patriots’ high-powered offense this season than the Jets. They are the only team to have held the Patriots to zero touchdowns.

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

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?

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

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.

11/09/2009

For Pats, 1 for 4 inside the 20 raises a red flag
FOXBORO — Between the 20-yard lines, the Patriots had no problems moving the ball up and down the field in their 27-17 victory over the Dolphins yesterday at Gillette Stadium.

Analysis: Pats do enough to get the divisional win they needed
FOXBORO — Last year, the Patriots missed out on the playoffs because they didn’t have the best record within AFC East divisional play. They don’t want that to happen again this year, so they played yesterday’s game against the Dolphins, who entered 3-0 in division play compared to the Pats’ 1-1, as if it were a must-win.

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: