Posts Tagged ‘Paul Pierce’

What is wrong with the Boston Celtics?

What is wrong with the Boston Celtics?

Matt Cote discusses what is wrong with Boston.

by Matt Cote on February 14th, 2012 6 Comments »

Iman Shumpert: The straw that stirs the drink

Iman Shumpert: The straw that stirs the drink

Gio believes in Iman Shumpert. Do you?

by Giovanni Mio on January 12th, 2012 1 Comments »

Dissecting The 2011 NBA All-Star Selections

Dissecting The 2011 NBA All-Star Selections

Ok, Ok, Ok. I know I said the next thing I would do is work on more mid–season awards. I swear, my Defensive Player of the Year award is in the proofreading process, and “Sixth Man” is on the way. But tell me, what are the point of midseason awards if I ignore the most obvious one:  The All-Star Game? …

by Jared Greenspan on January 30th, 2011 1 Comments »

NBA Post-Year: 2010 Awards

NBA Post-Year: 2010 Awards

Hey guys! Expect some more full fledged articles soon, but with NBA.com just issuing its  mid-season “report cards”, I feel like certain components of the NBA season need to be addressed. Some are obvious, some aren’t. Some are team oriented, some are player oriented. Regardless, here they are – starting with player awards candidates. Most Valuable Player 1. Dirk Nowitzki – …

by Jared Greenspan on January 23rd, 2011 1 Comments »

Breaking News: Paul Pierce Opts Out

Breaking News: Paul Pierce Opts Out

Reports from ESPN are indicating that Celtics star Paul Pierce is set to opt out of his current contract and will become a free agent in this already epic class of 2010. -While he opts out, Pierce will be giving up the remaining $21.5 million that is left on his contract over the course of one year. It is likely …

by Jon Alba on June 29th, 2010 Leave a comment »

NBA News: Pierce Out, Gasol Signs

NBA News: Pierce Out, Gasol Signs

Two stories headline today’s NBA news. The Celtics lose Paul Pierce to a knee injury, while their rivals sign Pau Gasol to a contract extension. Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce had an arthroscopic procedure performed on his knee at the New England Baptist hospital this morning, as the knee was infected. – The infection was found after the Celtics beat …

by Carmine Caruso on December 23rd, 2009 1 Comments »

What Did Rajon Rondo Do Wrong?

What Did Rajon Rondo Do Wrong?

Just another day on this ongoing saga of if and when Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo will be traded. The latest rumor has him ending up in Memphis along with teammate Brian Scalabrine. The deal would bring forward Rudy Gay and guard Mike Conley Jr. to Boston as well. Is this just Danny Ainge blowing smoke again, or does …

by Matt Cote on June 24th, 2009 1 Comments »

Boston Celtics 92 Orlando Magic 88

Boston Celtics 92 Orlando Magic 88

Not even a 14-point lead in the 4th quarter could help the Magic defeat the defending champions as the Boston Celtics scored thirty-three in the final period to defeat Orlando by four points. With this victory, Boston takes a three games to two lead in this best-of-seven series. Stephon Marbury scored all twelve of his points in the final quarter …

by Derek Johnson on May 13th, 2009 1 Comments »

Boston Celtics 95 Orlando Magic 94

Boston Celtics 95 Orlando Magic 94

Big Baby Glen Davis nailed a 21-foot jumper as time expired to defeat the Orlando Magic by a score of 95 to 94. With this victory, the Celtics evened the series score at two games apiece. Paul Pierce found Davis, who swished the buzzer beater over Rashard Lewis and ran to half-court, where he celebrated with his teammates, leaving the …

by Derek Johnson on May 10th, 2009 1 Comments »

Boston Celtics 118 Chicago Bulls 115

Boston Celtics 118 Chicago Bulls 115

Ben Gordon’s 42 points for the Chicago Bulls weren’t enough as the Windy City fell victim to Ray Allen’s game-winning three with 2.0 seconds left in the 4th quarter. Allen finished the game with 30 points as he helped the Celtics level the series at one game apiece. After the said, Allen said, “Doc said going into the half, ‘Be …

by Derek Johnson on April 21st, 2009 3 Comments »