Despite loss, signs point to progress for Celtics | Boston Herald
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NEW YORK — There was actually a lot the Celtics could live with from their Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks in their Eastern Conference playoff series, virtually all of it in the defensive end.
From New York...
Celtics work on spreading the wealth on offense | Boston Herald
NEW YORK -- The Celtics planned to spend today's practice reintroducing Kevin Garnett to their offense. Doc Rivers said the club has to give KG more help to get him involved.
"He can't...
Now Knicks have veterans, and a lead on Celtics | Boston Herald
postseason.
"I thought it was a very good strategy actually, just because of now," Rivers said.
Rivers' Boston Celtics have long been not only one of the best teams in the NBA but also one of the oldest. Now, they look at a Knicks team that has more...
Celts only share hotel | Boston Herald
take a stroll through.
“What the hell?” he’d say, “I’m doing better than everyone here.”
The Celtics had that opportunity yesterday as they crossed paths with the Bulls in the swanky Manhattan hotel they shared. The Bostonians were coming off an 85-78 loss to the Knicks on...
We Hear: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Robert Downey Jr., Celtics Shamrock Foundation... | Boston Herald
of it.” Johnson’s galpal, BTW, is Lauren Hashian, daughter of former Boston drummer Sib Hashian.
That the Celtics Shamrock Foundation will donate $200,000 to The One Fund and has partnered with Adidas to create limited-edition Boston
Stands As One T-shirts. One hundred percent of the proceeds from...
Celts, Bulls share hotel after loss | ESPN.com
NEW YORK -- One New York hotel, two unhappy basketball teams.
The Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls are staying at the same location this weekend. Both lost their playoff openers Saturday, the Celtics falling 85-78 to the New York Knicks and the Bulls...
Misery loves company: Celts, Bulls share hotel | ESPN.com
NEW YORK -- One New York hotel, two unhappy basketball teams.
The Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls are staying at the same location this weekend. Both lost their playoff openers Saturday, the Celtics falling 85-78 to the and the Bulls getting routed 106-89...
Celtics rethinking rotation after Game 1 loss | Boston Herald
the playoffs removed their warmups yesterday. ...
The absence of Rajon Rondo figures to get more attention if the Celts continue to struggle on offense, but Rivers wasn't looking in that direction after the C's turned the ball over 21 times and scored just 25 points in the...
Boston sports fans tip their caps to first responders | Boston Herald
the Sox’ designated hitter David Ortiz. The Sox jerseys also bore a special patch honoring the city. The Celtics also wore a patch yesterday to honor the victims, and Bruins fans showed their pride in the city as the team took to the ice.
Back at Fenway, a video...
2013 NBA Playoffs -- Lonely road for Boston Celtics at New York Knicks | ESPN.com
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Carmelo Anthony scores 36, Knicks beat Celtics in Game 1 | Boston Herald
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NEW YORK — Carmelo Anthony scored 36 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Boston Celtics 85-78 on Saturday in their playoff opener.
After knocking the Celtics from the top of the Atlantic Division, the Knicks took the first step to knocking them out of...
Rapid Reaction: Knicks 85, Celts 78 (Game 1) | ESPN.com
defends New York's Carmelo Anthony.NEW YORK -- Rapid reaction after the New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 85-78 in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference first-round series at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks lead the best-of-seven series, 1-0:
THE NITTY GRITTY
Carmelo Anthony ended on the...
Final: Celtics turn Game 1 over to Knicks | Boston Herald
The Celtics let a huge opportunity slip through their hand this afternoon, falling to the Knicks, 85-78, to go down 0-1 in this first round playoff series.
The C's had 11...
Celtics fade in fourth, fall to Knicks | ESPN.com
Carmelo Anthony scores 36, leads Knicks past Celtics in Game 1
Rapid Reaction: Knicks 85, Celtics 78 | ESPN.com
pretty, but Anthony gave the Knicks just enough to carry them to a Game 1 win over the Boston Celtics.
He finished with 36 points, but needed 29 shots to get there. After making his first four, Anthony missed nine of his next 11. But he hit three big...
Live: Celts go cold, but hold the lead after three | Boston Herald
The Celtics hit 4 of 16 shots in the third quarter and managed to lose just one point from their lead, taking a 70-67 edge into the fourth period.
The Celts opened...
Halftime Report: Celtics 53, Knicks 49 | ESPN.com
but when they did, they mostly connected. While the Knicks shot 46.2 percent from the field, the Celtics were even better -- 52.6 percent.
Carmelo Anthony scored 19 points for the Knicks, but Jeff Green had 20 for the Celtics, shooting 7-for-10 from the field. Anthony was...
Live: Jeff Green has 20 at half, Celts have 53-49 lead | Boston Herald
went for 12 points in the second quarter, giving him 20 for the half -- and giving the Celtics a 53-49 lead over the Knicks at the break.
Green has made 7 of 10 shots from the floor and all three of his foul shots to lead in his...
Live: Celtics lead Knicks by three after one quarter | Boston Herald
The Celtics withstood a Carmelo Anthony barrage and emerged with a 29-26 lead over the Knicks after 12 minutes.
The C's opened with a 4-0 lead before the Knicks realized they...
Three questions: Knicks vs. Celtics | ESPN.com
many 3's; they've done this all season and this tactic, if employed consistently, can hurt the Celtics in a seven-game series. Boston needs to force Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith into contested midrange shots to have success.
ZWERLING: The Knicks' faster pace will be key --...
Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins return amid more security | ESPN.com
Boston Marathon bombings, which included suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev being taken into custody Friday night. Live coverage Also, the Celtics will wear "Boston Stands As One" patches on their uniforms and special warm-up shirts for Saturday's playoff opener against the Knicks in New York.
It was an emotional...
W2W4: Knicks vs. Celtics (Game 1) | ESPN.com
This afternoon, the Knicks start what they hope will be a long playoff run when they face the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden.
Here are a few things to keep an eye on during Game 1 of the first-round series; tipoff is at 3 p.m.:
MELO...
Many Celtics lack playoff experience | Boston Herald
Garnett, the realist, had to give the Knicks their due yesterday.
“The Knicks are the better team,” the Celtics center said of his team’s first-round playoff opponent. “They’ve deserved it. They’ve earned it and rightfully so. I think (Carmelo Anthony) is playing unbelievable, J.R. (Smith...
Celtics focus on Knicks | ESPN.com
Doc Rivers & Co. hope to turn the page on a tragic week in Boston with win in New York:
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