Celtics honor Natick firefighters

The Boston Celtics honored two Natick firefighters Friday night who helped save two teens from an icy pond last month. Lt. Michael Aries and Firefighter Brian Linton helped save two teens who fell into the icy waters of Pickerel Pond on Dec. 20, and gave their survival suits to the teens to keep them warm, said Fire Chief James Sheridan. The Celtics honored the two firefighters as part of the team's Heroes Among Us program. The pair attended the Celtics-Wizards game Friday night, and received their due in an on-court ceremony during the...read full article

Why hating Kevin Garnett and Boston Celtics is good for NBA

I find ‘The Ritual’ frustrating. This is the tradition of modern players treating the opening tip like a family reunion exchanging half-hugs, pounds, and love. I, like most fans, want glares and game faces. The jump ball (and often the following 48 minutes) is too friendly for my liking. I want more Gladiator, less Kumbaya. However, I understand ‘The Ritual’. Like it or not, players have relationships from competing against each other in AAU, high school, college, and the NBA. And like it or not, players have a common business interest through their union. So I...read full article

Marbury can't decide on Celtics

Stephon Marbury expressed his interest Friday in joining the Boston Celtics if and when he can work out a buyout of his contract with the Knicks. The disgruntled NBA star was in Minneapolis to watch his cousin Sebastian Telfair play Friday night when he appeared on a local Minnesota TV broadcast and confirmed his interest in joining former Timberwolves teammate Kevin Garnett in Boston.  "Reuniting with Kevin is something that I would love," Marbury said. "There is some hope, if I can get out of my contract and they're interested in me. How can you deny...read full article

Are Starbury and the Celtics Destined for One Another?

Maybe Stephon Marbury willed his way into a home when he blogged earlier this week that the Starbury movement "won't stop." It appears that the World Champion Celtics are in fact interested in the Knicks exiled point guard as was reported yesterday. While the response of many to the talk that the Celtics would shake up their chemistry with someone as volatile as Marbury, ESPN gives an in-depth list of reasons why they would take him on, almost making Boston sound overconfident in their ability to make Stephon a team player with "ubuntu", the African...read full article

Marbury in Ray Allen's thoughts

Celtics guard Ray Allen has followed Stephon Marbury’s career since they were teenagers. And Marbury’s situation as a New York Knicks’ outcast and potential Celtic recruit is in Allen’s thoughts as the teams prepare to meet at Madison Square Garden Sunday. “It’s speculation, I don’t really have to think about it,” Allen said after the Celtics’ practice in Waltham Saturday. “I learned a long time ago to deal with everything and everyone we have here, that’s where our focus has to be.” Marbury said he would be interested in joining the Celtics, if his contract with...read full article

Courtside View: Celtics can't be trapped

Over the past two weeks, the Celtics have proved that they can still wipe the floor with bad NBA teams. Well, except Golden State. While each victory during the team's franchise-record winning streak provided a bit of a charge based on its historical significance, the blowouts over the Kings last Sunday and Wizards on Friday felt more like beating up the sparring partner. It's better than getting beaten up by the sparring partner, but does little to indicate you are going to win the title fight. From now until April, every Celtics game is going to be viewed through...read full article

Numbers aren't adding up for Celtics

Portland scored a basket with six men on the court against Boston, and referees allowed it. Also, the Celtics have too few quality reserves.

How you know it isn't your week . . .After losing to the Lakers and being upset by the Warriors, the Celtics ended the West Coast Trip From Hell, falling in Portland, 91-86, giving them more losses (three) in six days than they'd had all season (two). Making it perfect, the Trail Blazers' Travis Outlaw scored on an inbounds play with six players on the floor to end the first half. Portland was given a technical foul, which Ray Allen made, but the referees...read full article

Dancing to Own Beat, Rondo Directs Celtics

Rajon Rondo’s everyday pace falls somewhere between blur and tornado. His quick steps and quick decisions fuel the Boston Celtics’ relentless offense. When the time comes to relax, Rondo accelerates. Between N.B.A. championship drives, Rondo can be found roller skating at Robben’s Roost, a rink in Louisville, Ky., his hometown. The music blares, the lights flash and Rondo takes flight. “He loves to release, get by himself — he’s listening to music and he’s going his own speed,” said Doug Bibby, Rondo’s coach at Louisville Central High School and...read full article

Nearly perfect Pierce leads Celtics

Paul Pierce and the Boston Celtics got over their disappointing West Coast swing in a hurry against the overmatched Washington Wizards. Pierce scored 26 points on nearly perfect shooting, and the NBA-leading Celtics beat Washington 108-83 on Friday night. "It always leaves a bad taste in your mouth,'' Pierce said. "Knowing that we're going to spend a large amount of this month on the road, it's good to get back home and finally get a taste of some winning.'' After an overnight flight Wednesday, coach Doc Rivers figured his players might be tired Friday. But...read full article

Celtics return to winning ways

Boston 108, Washington 83: Paul Pierce scored 26 points on nine-for-10 shooting for the Celtics, who rebounded from a 1-3 trip.

New Orleans 92, at Portland 77: The Hornets won their fourth in a row as David West scored 25 points.

Denver 122, at Oklahoma City 120: Carmelo Anthony made a three-point basket with 0.1 seconds left to cap a 31-point outing.

at Orlando 86, Miami 76: Rashard Lewis had 17 points as the Magic beat the Heat for the 10th straight time. Dwyane Wade scored 33 points for Miami, but...read full article

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NBA: Celtics crush Wizards to improve to 18-1 at home

Paul Pierce scored 26 points on nearly perfect shooting and the Boston Celtics roared back from a rough road trip to beat the Washington Wizards 108-83 on Friday night. The Celtics went 1-3 on their West Coast swing after the best 29-game start in NBA history, 27-2. With the victory, they improved to 18-1 at home. Pierce made his first nine shots and all five 3-point attempts before missing his final shot, a 3-pointer, but Kendrick Perkins converted the offensive rebound with 1:20 remaining in the third quarter. Pierce left the game with 48 seconds...read full article

Wizards prove perfect houseguest for Celtics

Road-weary Paul Pierce and the Boston Celtics couldn't miss on their comfortable homecourt. Especially against the lowly Washington Wizards. Behind Pierce's 26 points and nearly perfect shooting, the team with the best record in the NBA roared back from a rough road trip and beat the team with the worst record in the Eastern Conference 108-83 last night. The Celtics were determined to play well after going 1-3 on the West Coast. "It always leaves a bad taste in your mouth," Pierce said. "Knowing that we're going to spend a large amount of this...read full article