Lack Of Execution Down Stretch Dooms Celtics In Game 5
The Celtics couldn't shake the pesky Hawks in Tuesday night's 87-86 Game 5 loss in Atlanta, with some poor execution doing them in at the end.
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The Celtics couldn't shake the pesky Hawks in Tuesday night's 87-86 Game 5 loss in Atlanta, with some poor execution doing them in at the end.
Al Horford scored 19 points in his first start since January, and the Atlanta Hawks held on for an 87-86 victory over the Boston Celtics in a thrilling Game 5 of the Eastern Conference playoffs Tuesday night.
Boston's Big Three still has some life in those old bones.
The Boston Celtics have a chance to close out the Hawks on Tuesday night, and head coach Doc Rivers expects to have all hands on deck in Atlanta.
The Celtics can clinch their series against the Hawks, securing some much-needed rest, with a win in Atlanta Tuesday night.
My, how quickly expectations can change.
Felger and Chris Gasper opened the day talking about the Boston Celtics and this years playoff run.
Following the Celts annihilation of the Hawks in Game 4, Gresh & Zo discussed the C's resurgence after their early season struggles and why no team in the NBA wants to match-up with them as the playoffs continue to unfold. Listen in!
The Celtics new lead 3-1 in their series with the Hawks after a 101-79 win on Sunday. Adolfo was outside the Garden after the win to talk to some fans who were at the game. The guy that Adolfo ran into was really jacked up.
Celtics captain Paul Pierce didn't let a sore knee slow him down in Boston's 101-79 Game 4 victory over the Hawks, scoring a team-high 24-points in under 17 minutes of play.
The Celtics took a 3-1 series lead over the Hawks with a dominant showing in Game 4.
The Celtics look to take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series
While the Celtics enjoyed the return of Ray Allen in their Game 3 win against the Hawks, they have to be a little concerned about guard Avery Bradley, who left the game with a dislocated shoulder.
Cetlics guard Ray Allen made his long-awaited return Friday night, and did anything than ease his way back into the lineup.
Rajon Rondo had a triple-double with 17 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the Celtics to a 90-84 overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night and give Boston a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.
While the Boston Celtics have yet to determine Ray Allen's status for Friday night's Game 3, it appears the Atlanta Hawks will be without on of their key contributors.
Felger and Sean McAdam were joined by Donny Marshall of Comcast SportsNet to talk some Boston Celtics, Mazz' injury, and tonight's Game Three between the Celtics and Atlanta Hawks. Does Rondo have anything to prove tonight?
Ray Allen participated in the Celtics morning shootaround prior to Friday's Game 3 against the Hawks, but remains a game-time decision for the game.
Rajon Rondo said he has nothing to prove in Game 3, but he can silence his critics by taking over the rest of the series against the Hawks.
Boston Celtics play-by-play man Mike Gorman joined 98.5 The Sports Hub's Toucher & Rich on Friday to preview Game 3 of the Celtics-Hawks playoff series at the Garden.
Celtics shooting guard Ray Allen hit the practice floor on Thursday, and has high hopes he can play in Game 3 against the Hawks Friday night.
After having to sit and watch Game 2 on TV, Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo is ready to return for Friday's Game 3 in Boston against the Atlanta Hawks.
The Boston Herald's Steve Bulpett joined 98.5 The Sports Hub's Toucher & Rich on Thursday, previewing Friday's Game 3 matchup between the Celtics and the Hawks.
Felger and Massarotti discussed the Boston Celtics and where Paul Pierce ranks amongst other players in the NBA past and present. Can Pierce be considered a Top 5 player in the NBA?
After capturing Game 2 against the Hawks Tuesday night, the Celtics might catch a break when it comes to Game 3.
