Allen, Pierce Lead Celtics Over Jazz 107-102
Ray Allen scored 25 points and Paul Pierce added 21, including a late 3-pointer and pair of free throws, to help the Boston Celtics hold on for a 107-102 victory Monday night over the Utah Jazz.
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Ray Allen scored 25 points and Paul Pierce added 21, including a late 3-pointer and pair of free throws, to help the Boston Celtics hold on for a 107-102 victory Monday night over the Utah Jazz.
Jeff Green and Nenad Krstic are still getting used to those classic green uniforms, and they're stunned to hear fans on the road cheering them louder than the home team.
The Celtics are looking to make a move before Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline, and ESPN is reporting the team has been in talks with the Houston Rockets about veteran forward Shane Battier.
East coach Doc Rivers sent his four players out together midway through the first quarter to loud boos that usually provide the soundtrack of June in Los Angeles.
The Boston Celtics are heading to head out west for NBA All-Star Weekend. Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett and Rajon Rondo are reserves on the All-Star team, with Doc Rivers calling the shots from the bench.
Celtics coach Doc Rivers never doubted that Paul Pierce would bounce back quickly after what might have been the worst game of his All-Star career.
Gary Washburn spoke with Toucher & Rich about the Boston Celtics, Paul Pierce playing in the All-Star game and Delonte West re-injuring his hand.
Gary Tanguay spoke with Toucher & Rich about the Boston Celtics, Paul Pierce and Shaquille O'Neal.
An MRI on Paul Pierce's injured left ankle came back negative, and the forward will play Wednesday night against the New Jersey Nets, the team website reports.
Celtics captain Paul Pierce will have an MRI on his left ankle on Monday.
Toucher & Rich discussed the Boston Celtics' win over the Miami Heat and the injuries the team has been struggling with.
Rajon Rondo had a triple-double with 11 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds, and the defending Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 85-82 on Sunday to clinch the season series against their top pursuer.
Ray Allen is just two threes away from setting a new All-Time NBA Record for three-pointers made, when the Celtics host the Lakers Thursday night.
A day before their rematch with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Boston Celtics were down to 10 healthy players in practice.
Paul Pierce and Ray Allen of the Boston Celtics will both participate in the NBA's 3-point shootout, part of All Star Weekend February 18-20 in Los Angeles.
Rajon Rondo scored 11 of his 26 points in the third quarter when the Boston Celtics capitalized on Orlando's cold shooting to take charge and go on to a 91-80 win over the Magic on Sunday.
Rajon Rondo, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen will accompany Kevin Garnett to the NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles.
Both the Bruins and Celtics are in action Tuesday Night, but Boston fans will not have to choose which game to watch.
Paul Pierce scored 32 points, Kevin Garnett had 18 points and 13 rebounds with a large bandage over a cut on his head, and the Boston Celtics won their NBA finals rematch with the Lakers on Sunday, overcoming Kobe Bryant's 41 points in a 109-96 victory.
A team long considered soft, the Suns didn't back down against mighty Boston, dominating inside early and weathering a below-the-belt shot by Kevin Garnett to run over the Celtics 88-71 Friday night.
Ray Allen scored 18 points, Paul Pierce added 17 and Boston beat the Portland Trail Blazers 88-78 Thursday night.
Tom Brady and Shaquille O'Neal are in the Top 10 on Business Week's "Power 100 Ranking" of the most powerful athletes in sports.
Paul Pierce scored 24 and Kendrick Perkins returned for the first time since injuring his knee in the NBA finals to help the Boston Celtics beat Cleveland 112-95 on Tuesday night and send the Cavaliers to their 18th consecutive loss.
The Boston Celtics host the Cleveland Cavaliers at the TD Garden Tuesday night.
