Boston Celtics 2010-2011 Predictions
Josh Gans Regular Season : 53-29 (2nd in East) Playoffs: NBA Champions The Celtics are going to compare very well with their record from last season, however, the addition of Shaq followed by the return of Perkins later in the season coupled with the amazing team chemistry is going to help them grind out a [...]
BREAKING NEWS : Doc Rivers Staying With Boston For 2010-2011 Season
It has just flown in that Doc Rivers announced that he will be coming back to coach the Boston Celtics for the 2010-2011 season. The news is flying around from several sources, including Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe. Washburn reported that Doc Rivers text messaged: “I’m coming back. I want another crack at it [...]
Let The Boston Celtics Trade Rumors Begin
The 2010 NBA Draft is just outside the 24 hour mark, meaning that there are going to be more trade rumors shot around than a Rasheed Wallace three ball. With the multiple uncertainties of the Boston Celtics, let’s re-cap just to refresh the memory. 1) Ray Allen is eligible for free agency unless we offer [...]
Chronicling The Boston Celtics 2010 Finals
I wanted to start this now (8:21 PM) just to show my state of mind before the Celtics/Lakers game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals. After reliving all the memories of the pre- and post-2004 Boston Red Sox, I don’t know whether I’m expecting the worst again or just flooded with emotions from all of [...]
Glen Davis And Nate Robinson After Game 4
The press conference with both Glen “Big Baby” Davis and Nate Robinson after game 4 was absolutely hilarious. For those of you that didn’t have a chance to see it, here you go, enjoy. Thanks to Lorianne DiSabato for the photo of Glen Davis.
Jesus Shuttlesworth Is My Homeboy
Tonight’s game 3 of the NBA Finals can’t get here soon enough. It seems that the Celtics always have someone to take the reigns when others aren’t performing up to snuff. Whether it be Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Big Baby, Perk, Rondo, Nate Robinson or game 2′s hero Ray Allen. Ray Ray hit 8 three [...]
The Finals Position by Position
The NBA Finals are upon us after an agonizing four day lay off (has it only been four?) which sees the Celtics and Lakers renew their storied rivalry. Much has been written about how these teams compare to their 2008 counterparts where the Celtics won in six. However, while the rosters remain mostly the same, [...]
Perk Will Play Game Six, NBA Refs Still Suck
The NBA today reviewed the two technicals given to Kendrick Perkins during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals and have decided to rescind the second technical assessed to him. This means that Perk will avoid the mandatory one game suspension for any player with seven technicals in the playoffs. This is huge news for [...]
Dwight Howard Is The Dirtiest NBA Player Ever
Super shocking that Dwight Howard elbowed Glen Davis under the hoop, hurt him and had no foul called and no further action taken against him during the remainder of the Eastern Conference Finals. As you remember, Dwight Howard slammed Paul Pierce to the floor earlier in the series and was called for a flagrant I, [...]
Celtics vs Yankees vs Canadians
As the Boston Celtics are one win away from another NBA Finals appearance, let’s take a look at the most dominant teams in the NBA, NHL, and MLB and see who is the best dynasty of them all. The Montreal Canadians’ Dynasty Founded in 1909, the Canadians are the oldest pro hockey team and are [...]
KG Teaches Big Baby Davis about Lost
Confused about the plot of Lost? Well, you’re not the only one as this clip shows Kevin Garnett explaining the smoke monster amongst other Lost intricacies to Glen “Big Baby” Davis. Photo credit: Imagine24 | NC-SA 2.0
Why Wasn't Dwight Howard Ejected From Game 2
In game 2 of the Eastern Conference NBA Finals, Dwight Howard did this to Paul Pierce. I’m not concerned about the well being of Paul Pierce, he stayed in and played one of his best games of the post season this year (28 Pts., 5 Reb., 5 Asst.). The NBA rule on flagrant fouls states: [...]
Top Five Celtics Chants against the Magic
After the successful CelticsChants “New York Knicks, New York Knicks” experiment during Game 6, we figured it’s time to get ready the conference finals against the Orlando Magic by coming up with ideas for Celtics chants. Here’s our top five ideas. Tell us yours in the comments below! Top 5 Anti-Magic Chants for Celtics Fans [...]
Celtics' Ubuntu Too Much for Lebron & Cavs
A team effort pushes the Boston Celtics into the conference finals against last year’s foe the Orland Magic. With Lebron James facing the potential spectre of his last game in Cleveland, the Cavaliers bench couldn’t keep up with solid performances from the C’s bench. Lebron did his part with a triple-double, but the team defense [...]
New York Knicks, New York Knicks!
Bill Simmons came up with a great idea last week, a twitter account for Celtics fans to get live chant ideas. The first chant idea is simple, relevant and very chanty. During Lebron James’ first trip to the free throw line (and following trips), Celtics fans should chant “New York Knicks, New York Knicks”. Brilliant. [...]
It's About Time Rasheed
Rasheed Wallace. The very mention of his name is usually followed by an expletive filled tirade from any Celtics fan, including our very own Josh Gans. Rasheed showed up to training camp woefully out of shape and the long NBA season has done nothing for his conditioning. He looks like a giant Pillsbury Dough Boy [...]
NBA Round 2 Playoff Predictions
Since round 2 of the NBA Playoffs is starting today here are my predictions for the teams who’ve advanced so far. Once the Magic’s competitor is determined I’ll post a prediction for that game too. East: Cleveland vs. Boston The Cavs are the top seed in the East and hold home court advantage over the [...]
How Will Tennis Elbow Affect Lebron James?
After getting home from the Boston Celtics Game 5 victory over the Miami Heat, I flipped on the tube to catch the last minutes of the Cleveland Cavaliers – Chicago Bulls matchup. I watched, gleefully, as Lebron James shot free throws to clinch the win and the series. Now, I am not one of those [...]
We'll Miss You Eddie!
Yup, that’s me up there literally crying into my Eddie House jersey. My hallowed, lucky jersey that I’ve had since the 07-08 season. From the time I saw the revitalized Celtics take the floor, Eddie House, along with James Posey, was always a spark off the bench. Whether it’d be hitting a couple of quick [...]
Random Thoughts on the Slumping Celtics
The slumping Celtics have dropped three straight games against top tier teams. With the loss column growing, so are the questions. The Celtics are at times looking confused, frustrated, and worst of all, old. Here are some random tidbits that have been running through my mind over the course of the week. It all starts [...]
Get On Your Feet Boston
So it has been quite a while since I’ve had an opportunity to speak with work and such. Over the past couple weeks, the Celtics and the Bruins have been absolutely shameful. There are no excuses for any of us anymore, busy or not, it is time to get behind our teams. Injury Plagued Celtics [...]
3 Moves The Celtics Can Make To Improve
The Boston Celtics have come out with a commanding 10-4 record in the Atlantic Division this season. Although they’ve been playing well overall, we have lost a few games that could have been won. Here are 3 moves the Celtics can make to produce more wins. 3-2 Zone With a high scoring offense, the Celtics [...]
Three Reasons the Yankees Winning the World Series isn't Terrible
A few days ago Tony Massarotti wrote an article in the Boston Globe giving a few reasons why Red Sox fans should root for the Yankees to win the World Series. His argument is basically that Sox fans and players have lost their passion and desire and seeing those damn Yankees parading through New York [...]
Top 4 Boston Athletes Of All Time
This is the top to bottom list of the four greatest Boston athletes in their respective sports as well as overall: Tom Brady – New England Patriots Tom Brady has brought three Super Bowl Championships to New England as well as the first 16-0 regular season in franchise history. Brady has won two Super Bowl [...]
Celtics beat Cavs 95-89 in Season Opener, Rondo Continues Contract Negotiations
The Boston Celtics opened their season with a 95-89 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, a team that lost only two games all year at home last season. Kevin Garnett had 13 points and 10 rebounds in his first game back in nearly six months while Paul Pierce came up big with two huge jumpers in [...]
Predictions for the 2009-10 Boston Celtics Season
Today marks the start of both the 2009-10 NBA season and the 2009-10 Boston Celtics Championship run. With the addition of Rasheed Wallace to Boston’s under-rated bench, the Celtics look to make it two in three years and double the number of rings for the Big Four. Boston Celtics 09-10 Predictions We compiled predictions from [...]
Glen "Big Baby" Davis Breaks Thumb in Altercation
The Boston Herald reported on Monday that “Big Baby” Glen Davis broke his thumb in an altercation with a friend from Louisiana late Sunday night. Davis reportedly was trying to defend himself and sustained an injury to his right thumb. According to Danny Ainge, he will miss a “significant amount of time.” This is terrible [...]
Goodbye Leon, I'll Miss You
Instead of dunking on Cleveland in the playoffs, Leon Powe will be wearing their jersey next season. Leon Powe reportedly reached a two year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers for $1.77 M according to ESPN. Leon Powe was an amazing player for the Boston Celtics in our 2008 Championship season and I respect him as [...]
It's Gino Time!
With the newly acquired Rasheed Wallace, the Celtics are very excited for next season. Not only are the fans and the team excited, but so is this guy. Thanks to Eric Kilby for the picture of Gino on the big screen at The Garden.
Boston, A Retirement Home For Championships
The Boston Red Sox preformed a miracle when they won the World Series in 2004 after coming back to beat the Yankees in the ALCS after being down three games to none. All around town we were being told over and over again, “it’s never been done before”, “no one’s ever come back after losing [...]
Rasheed Wallace Signs With Celtics
The big news for the Celtics this off-season has finally landed. Boston signed Rasheed Wallace, former Detroit Piston, to a two year deal at the mid-level exception ($5.6 M – $5.8 M). The mid-level exception is used for teams that are already over the salary cap. Here is a very nice definition of the mid-level [...]
Bill Russell on The Daily Show
On Monday June 22nd, Bill Russell, the Boston Celtic legend appeared on Jon Stewart’s The Daily Show. Bill talked about basketball, the Dalia Lama, Red Aurbach and his new book, Red and Me: My Coach, My Lifelong Friend. Check out the full interview below: Thanks to Vedia for the photo of Bill Russell.
Celtics Go Down Hard
The Boston Celtics lost to the Orlando Magic 101-82 last night in game 7 of the 2009 Conference Semifinals of the NBA Playoffs. The Magic led by as many as 20 toward the end of the game, but mainly held the Celtics to a 14 point deficit throughout the game. Boston did bring the game [...]
Four Words for the Orlando Magic
After the Orlando Magic put away the seemingly exhausted Boston Celtics in Game 6, we’re heading back to the Boston Garden for a Game 7 for the 21st time in Celtics history. In the past twenty Game 7′s at the Garden, the Celtics have a record of 17-3. All of this leaves me with just [...]
Did The Jungle Scare the Orlando Magic?
As many of you already know, the Boston Celtics made a thrilling comeback in their Game 5 playoff game against the Orlando Magic to take a 3-2 series lead this past Tuesday. Bloggers and the sports media have had a field day with the collapse by the Magic and the post game conflict between Head [...]
Mother's Day Marathon
On Mother’s Day 2009 the Boston Red Sox, Celtics and Bruins all won on the same day for the second time this year to complete the Mother’s Day Sunday Sweep. April 20, 2009, also known as Marathon Monday in Boston, was the first time this was accomplished by all three teams since I can remember. [...]
NBA Playoffs Round Two Preview
The first round of the NBA playoffs feels like it has lasted for a year, but it’s finally time to move on to the second round. There are some really intriguing matchups that will test some of the stronger teams in both conferences. Without further ado, here are my picks for the second round… Celtics [...]
A Tale of Two Benches
Today’s post is a guest post by Boston Celtics season ticket holder Rich Scaramozza. Rich has been a season ticket holder for a few years, long before Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen walked through that door. Send Sports Fan 4 an e-mail if you’d like to write a guest post. A Tale of Two Benches [...]
Another Overtime in the Celtics, Bulls Series
After the Boston Celtics triple overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls last night, I thought a little inspiration would help going into the weekend for Saturday’s Game 7 at The Garden. This one decides who goes on to face the Orlando Magic in the second round of the 2009 NBA Playoffs.
Celtics Continue Fighting
Last week I said the Celtics needed to split the two games of the series in Chicago in order to regain homecourt advantage. They did! Game 4 was so close for us as I watched on TV and checked my phone countless times to check the scoreboard walking to the store and being out in [...]
Celtics Take Momentum to Chicago
The Boston Celtics have home court advantage in the first two rounds of the 2009 NBA Playoffs. With that, the Celtics and Bulls series is tied 1-1. A comment Doc Rivers made toward the end of the regular season just popped back into my mind: Home court advantage doesn’t matter. I’m more concerned about the [...]
Another Red Sox Rain Out
The Sox game was rained out yet again today. A double-header is scheduled for tomorrow, but the forecast this week has said rain until Thursday morning. Tim Wakefield is scheduled to pitch game 1 at 12:45 and Brad Penny will remain the pitcher for the regularly scheduled game at 7:05. Among the update that Jed [...]
