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Herald Rondo: I'm not a dirty player; I play the game the right way
Ainge: Rondo suspended for two games
Rajon Rondo off floor again
Doc Rivers will point in-house to spell guard
Rajon Rondo suspended for two games
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C's searching for real toughness
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Joseph recalled from D-League
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Shoulda Been Ours
CLNS Radio Boston Celtics News from Around the Web: Daily Links for Friday, 11/30/2012
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Red's Army Celtics dancers unveil swimsuit calendar
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An inside look at Rondo: To play with him is to know him
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Celtics recall Joseph from D-League
Green, Wilcox may not play for Celtics tonight
Ainge: I've spoken to Rondo about suspensions
Ainge: C's can solve rebounding woes internally
NESN Vote: Did Rajon Rondo Deserve to Be Suspended Two Games for His Altercation With Kris Humphries?
Rajon Rondo's Occasional Lapses In Judgment Part of Trade-Off for Point Guard's Glimpses of Greatness
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Celtics Live Blog: Paul Pierce, C's Host Rookie Sensation Damian Lillard, Blazers Without Rajon Rondo
Celtics Hub It Ain't About Fightin'
Rajon Rondo Suspended Two Games for Altercation with Kris Humphries
Celtics Recall Kris Joseph from Maine Red Claws
Celtics Town Referee crew chief issues statement, says Rondo "initiated everything that proceeded after the foul"
Rondo gets two game suspension
Green Street At least Rajon Rondo delivered an early Christmas present: The newest Boston-New York rivalry
Rajon Rondo: 'I play the game hard, I play with an edge every night'
Poll: What do you think of the 2-game suspension of Rajon Rondo?
Doc Rivers: 'I don't know if I want to rally around my 6-foot guard'
Doc Rivers: 'We're in no rush' to change the roster
Opinion: Appreciate Rajon Rondo while you can
Irish Coffee: Kevin Garnett's Secret Santa
Mass Live On Rajon Rondo, Rasheed Wallace and the concept of a good teammate
Hangtime Blogs Rondo Gets Two-Game Suspension
Pop Didn't See This Trouble Coming
Shaqtin' A Fool: Vol. 2, Episode 3
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NBA warns Nets' Wallace for flopping
NBA fights: Classic photographs
Rondo suspended two games for fight
Gregg Popovich angers David Stern but makes right decision to rest Spurs stars
Washington Post Kevin Garnett defends Rajon Rondo, rips Kris Humphries
Oregon Live Blazers' rundown: Can the irritation of Boston's Kevin Garnett bring out the best in LaMarcus Aldridge?
CBS Sports Felger & Mazz: Will Rondo's "Leadership" Hurt The Celtics?
Doc Rivers On Celtics: 'We're A Soft Team Right Now'
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Garnett fined, no suspensions for Nets
Kevin Garnett, Celtics Forward, on the Rondo Humphries brawlDanny Ainge: Rondo suspended by NBA for two games, not sure how I feel about it yet
Celtics coach Doc Rivers discusses the Rondo fight and how players handle situations on the court
Rajon Rondo: 'I didn't try to start a riot'
Rajon Rondo: 'I didn't try to start a riot'
Press Herald Red Claws turn Celtics green
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EWeek ShoreTel in Win-Win Situation With Celtics-Nets Game
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Enterprise News CELTICS NOTEBOOK: Wilcox, Green miss practice
NBA suspends Rajon Rondo for two games
Doc Rivers labels Celtics "soft''
Yahoo Create-a-Caption: 'Yo, Truth … you OK?' | Ball Don't Lie
Portland Daily Sun Home openers for undefeated Red Claws tonight and Sunday
Telegram Doc Rivers finding Jason Terry's talents
Fox Sports Boston Celtics PG Rajon Rondo on fight: I'm not a dirty player
USA Today Mickael Pietrus will sign with the Toronto Raptors
Grantland NBA Shootaround: Boy, That Escalated Quickly
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With Jeff Green a game time decision tonight and Chris Wilcox still battling the flu, the Celtics have recalled Kris Joseph from the Maine Red Claws. He'll suit up tonight against the Portland Trailblazers.
Per team's press release.
The Boston Celtics announced today that they have recalled forward Kris Joseph from their NBA Development League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws.
Joseph, a 6'7 forward, averaged 25.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.0 block in two games while on assignment. He made his NBA debut against the Milwaukee Bucks and recorded one rebound and one assist in three minutes of action on November 2.
Jeff Green's swollen knee probably has a lot to do with this move. Not to mention overall depth issues with Rondo out and Wilcox sick.
The coach opened up a can of worms with his four letter word.
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Celts sent to showers in loss to Nets
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Division crown no longer a layup for C's
Rajon Rondo on fight: I'm not a dirty player
Rondo ejected, streak ends in loss; suspension may be next
Globe Rajon Rondo ejected after fight in second quarter
Celtics fall to Nets after Rondo's ejection
Kris Humphries shows off battle scars
Garnett on Kris Humphries: 'Dude's always been out of control'
Nets players defend their actions in fight with Celtics
Celtics play the waiting game regarding possible Rajon Rondo suspension
Rajon Rondo ejected in Celtics' loss to the Nets
Doc Rivers blames Nets' Kris Humphries for fight
Celtics Green Comments from the Other Side - Nets 11/28
Boston Brawls In Loss to the Nets 95-83 with Video
Rondo Ejected - Assists Streak Ends (Video)
Underrated Stat of the Night
Grading Some C's
The Best of Tommy - Nets 11/28
CelticsBlog Celtics final score: Brooklyn beats Boston after brawl 95-83
Three at the Buzzer: Celtics Fall to Nets 95-83 After Rondo, Humphries Brawl
Celtics Post Game Show vs Nets - On Demand
Mean Streak: How much of a problem is Rondo's temper?
The Garden Report: Nets Beat the Celtics and Rondo is Ejected After Fight
Now, It's On...
Rajon Rondo faces suspension after altercation
Celtic Thunder Comments from the Other Side - OKC/Rockets 11/28
ESPN Rapid Reaction: Nets 95, Celtics 83
Crew chief Capers on ejections
C's bracing for possible Rondo suspension
Terry on Humphries: He's 'soft'
Forsberg: Rondo shows some fight
What's the penalty for Rondo?
Rivers with harsh words for 'soft' team
Rivers: 'We're not a good team right now'
Doc wouldn't be shocked by Rondo ban
Rivers disappointed in Green so far
Rajon Rondo shows some fight in defending Kevin Garnett
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Celtics' Woes Continue
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Garden Report: Rondo Ejected in Celtics' Loss
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Jason Terry rips Kris Humphries
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Rondo, Humphries ejected after altercation
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Marshall: Rondo's shove 'not what being a Celtic is about'
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Maxwell: Glad Rondo's streak is over
Maxwell on Rondo ejection: 'It was a scrum!'
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Officials Release Statement Regarding Rondo's Ejection
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Avery Bradley reportedly "very close" to returning to practice
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Referee crew chief issues statement, says Rajon Rondo "initiated everything that proceeded after the foul"
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Hangtime Blogs Blogtable: Pick A Point, Rondo Or CP3?
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NY Post Wild fight between Nets & Celtics
NY Times Nets Beat Celtics Again After First-Half Shoving Match
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Ridiculous Upside First Round Draft Picks Assigned To D-League Are Likely To Find Success Later In Their Career
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Doc Rivers' post-it note: Get ball into Kevin Garnett
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Chat with Brian Scalabrine
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Rules changes allow quick guards advantages
Leandro "the Microwave" Barbosa
Jared Sullinger has a blog
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ESPN Mailbag: Ready for takeoff?
Practice notes: Pick-and-roll D the focus
Rondo the 6th most popular jersey
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Celtics rookie Kris Joseph gets best of both worlds
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Yesterday, Kris Joseph practiced with the Celtics. Yes, he's still assigned to the Maine Red Claws along with Fab Melo. However, because of the new one-to-one affiliation between the Claws and Celtics, they can now shuttle players back and forth as many times as they want.
Celtics rookie Kris Joseph gets best of both worlds - ESPN Boston
So, with the Red Claws not playing again until Friday night, the C's elected to bring Joseph and Melo back up to be around the team. "They don't have a game, and we don't have a lot of players," coach Doc Rivers said. "The greatest part about [the single-team affiliation with the Red Claws] is it's an hour-and-a-half drive, and they can drive up and practice and go back home -- I don't know what [Joseph] calls home, Boston or Maine, but it's been a pretty good thing so far for us."
Apparently Doc said that he didn't need any more bigs to practice with, so Melo wasn't necessary.
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Leandro Barbosa providing a spark off the bench
Green Street Irish Coffee: Why Rajon Rondo's assist streak is more impressive than John Stockton's or Magic Johnson's
Mass Live Leandro Barbosa producing within his role for Boston Celtics, but still needs to make significant defensive strides
Kevin Garnett frequently calls former Boston Celtics teammates Kendrick Perkins and Glen Davis, refers to them as his 'young (Luke) Skywalkers'
Celtics Title Town Bullying Big Baby
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SB Nation Kendrick Perkins: 'We actually like getting overlooked'
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Slam Online
He's getting close. He's been hitting the weight room and the film room equally as hard. The shoulders are getting stronger and the tough as nails two guard vows to be a smarter player when he returns.
One area of the game that Brandon Bass has needed to work on is rebounding. I would imagine this being something that Doc Rivers pointed to as one of his primary roles on this team. The good news is that despite fluctuating minutes (sharing the rotation with Jared Sullinger) he's putting up solid rebounding numbers.
Bass is all over the glass - Boston Celtics Blog - ESPN Boston
Though his basic rebounding figure might be down from 6.2 per game to 5.7 so far this season (it's still early and we're still dealing with a relatively small sample size), other numbers indicate better returns for Bass. He's seen a respectable jump in the percentage of offensive rebounds he's grabbing this season, up to 8.8 this season from 6.3 last season. Additionally, the total percentage of rebounds he's securing this season is up from 11.5 last season to 12.4 this season.
If he could focus on the rebounding and hitting that elbow jumper, that's about all I really need from Bass at this point. Anything else would be gravy.
Rondo has been impressive during his streak, and in particular had a pretty good week last week. Just not quite good enough to win Player of the Week.
Rondo edged for Player of Week honor - Boston Celtics Blog - ESPN Boston
Fresh off tying John Stockton's 37-game double-digit assist streak on Sunday in Orlando, Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo was nominated for Player of the Week, but was edged in the Eastern Conference by Atlanta's Al Horford.
In related news, Jason Terry is making the case that Rajon's assist streak is more impressive than John Stockton's or Magic Johnson's.
Green Street " Irish Coffee: Why Rajon Rondo's assist streak is more impressive than John Stockton's or Magic Johnson's
"It's just a different style of play," said Terry, whose longest streak of double-digit assists lasted all of three games in 2003. "Now, it's a lot more difficult to get those assists per se as in the '80s. If you look at the style of play, it was up-and-down, run-and-gun. Now, there are much more intricate defenses. There's also the zone defense, so it makes it a lot tougher to get assists. So, that makes his feat a lot more amazing."
An interesting argument.
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A lot of comments in the post game recap centered around how poorly Jeff Green played. Doc saw things a little differently.
After registering a season-high 17 points in Friday's win over Oklahoma City, Jeff Green scored 1 point on 0-for-9 shooting. "I thought Jeff played great, he just didn't score," Rivers said. "He blocked shots, rebounded, just played a good floor game for us. He missed some makeable shots and you can't do anything about that."
That's fair. If the coach is ok with his effort, then who am I to argue? It is interesting that he doesn't mention defense but perhaps that is reading too much into a quick quote. Or perhaps Doc is just trying to build Jeff up some. Regardless, I hope he can keep filling up the stat sheets AND hitting some of those makable shots in the future.
One is one of the most respected coaches in the league and the other is one of the youngest and least experienced. But Big Baby is cool with his new coach (without being disrespectful to his old one).
Big Baby's all grown up in Orlando - BostonHerald.com
"Different guys," Davis said of the two coaches. "Doc is more of a military-minded kind of guy, and Jacque is more of a Gandhi kind of guy — soft but powerful. Doc's more, 'Get the job done,' and Jacque Vaughn is more the kind of guy who will ask you, 'Would you feel comfortable getting the job done?' I think that's different with players. But in my system, I think I just feel better functioning in Jacque's system. Doc wasn't the kind of guy to pat you on your back and say, 'Good job, man.' He's more like, 'OK, move on.' In a way that's positive, but some players are different. "Jacque's a different kind of guy. He pats you on your back — good job. That's his motivation. But at the same time he still holds you accountable if you're doing things wrong."
I think this is actually a very mature observation by Big Baby. Some coaching styles just suit people differently than others and Glen was never a perfect fit for Doc. Glad to hear he's getting what he needs where he is.
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From the OKC blog Welcome to Loud City in their recap..
Thunder final score: Thunder fall to Celtics, 108-100 - Welcome to Loud City
The other big surprise/disappointment was how poorly the Thunder defense performed against a mediocre Celtics offense. To be sure, sometimes teams get hot, and Boston certainly made a good share of baskets on the night, hitting 48.8% from the floor and 9-17 from 3-point range. However, on this night the Thunder seemed disinterested in playing the kind of intense defense that we had seen in the past few games, and the Celtics used the extra space to their advantage. Boston only averages 97 points per outing, yet the Thunder gave up 87 points in the final 3 quarters. OKC's poor defense was clearly a determining factor in the game's final outcome.
The Celtics did get hot (in particular from outside). But I suppose you can give an assist to the OKC defense, or seemingly lack thereof as well.
Paul Pierce is a natural born scorer, that much we've established time and again. It is interesting, however, that his offense is continuing to evolve over time. In particular, he's using screens more often now. (check the link for the actual numbers)
Screen play: Pierce's evolving offense - Boston Celtics Blog - ESPN Boston
Pierce's increase in shots generated off screens has leapt from one of his least-used play-types in 2009-10 (when he was more of a pick-and-roll guy) to his most common method of attack this season. Pierce is clearly still getting used to that increased activity and is doing much of his damage in transition (when he's got familiar room to operate, including the ability to step back for 3-point shots). And as his spot-up numbers suggest (and the eyes have confirmed over recent games), Pierce can still free himself for step-back jumpers against even the most athletic defenders (like Kevin Durant).
As Forsberg states, it doesn't matter really how he scores, he's going to flat out score.
Oh Captain my Captain.
The Thunder game was a big one so Doc allowed for Kevin Garnett's minutes to increase, ...by 2.
For Garnett, no rollover minutes - Boston Celtics Blog - ESPN Boston
Rivers told his staff about the 32-minute limit before Friday's game, and even that seemed like pushing it. "I know it's hard," said Rivers. "Going into the game, I told our coaches that 32 is our number for Kevin tonight. Two minutes extra -- because I thought we were going to need it. [The Thunder went] small early and, it's funny, the last two teams, it's like no one wants to go small against us, because they look at Jeff [Green] and Paul [Pierce], and it's almost like they are avoiding small lineups. So we prepared for small, but [Oklahoma City] didn't go to it until that one stretch. Then they started making a run with it and, let's be honest here, right when we had to take Kevin out, but we had no choice. Gotta do it."
Interesting that teams would be avoiding the smallball lineup since most fans have become increasingly impatient with it.
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Here's Doc on the latest struggles and how to fix them.
Doc: 'We've got to play smarter' - Boston Celtics Blog - ESPN Boston
Celtics coach Doc Rivers said more intensity is great, but it has to be harnessed properly and it must be combined with a renewed focused on executing the game plan in order for Boston to correct its lingering issues, particularly on defense. "I think we've got to do our coverages better, just bottom line," said Rivers. "Harder and all that -- that sounds great. That's what everyone says when you lose: 'You've got to play harder.' Well, we've got to play smarter, we have to know our coverages better, and, when that happens, everybody is on the same page and it allows our rotations to be freer, it allows our bigs to get back to the paint."
All I hear is "coachspeak coachspeak coachspeak." Though, to be fair, ...he's a coach. And that stuff generally is what the team needs to hear. I can't say anything he's saying is wrong, I'm just in a sour mood because of the recent struggles. You know what would brighten my day more than a Black Friday Doorbuster deal? A win over the Thunder.
Steve Bulpett has an article today on Jeff Green getting ready to face his old team for the first time. Basically he's not really all the emotional about it.
An interesting aside noted that Jeff Green and Kendrick Perkins got a chance to get to know each other last year.
C's forward OK with former employers - BostonHerald.com
The two got to chat last year during the lockout at Rondo's charity game at Harvard. "That was my first time," Green said. "We talked for a little bit. We actually had a great conversation. "He's a good guy, and I respect him. He's an awesome big. To me, he's one of the best bigs in the game, because he plays both ends hard — and that's what I like. I respect him for that. We had a chance to shoot the (expletive) a little bit. We talked about how people reacted to the trade and some other stuff. That's about it."
I'll bet they had some good stories to compare.
Over on the Point Forward blog, they are debating some issues and one of them is the topic of Boston's defense. As in, will it get better as the season progresses? Ben Golliver says yes.
Call me in May on all Celtics questions. Among the elite tier of contenders, Boston is near the top when it comes to most new rotation pieces. ... The track record of four straight seasons with top-five defensive efficiency ratings overwhelms three weeks worth of below-average results. We know the core guys can lock down, especially Garnett as you mentioned, and we know Boston is always a hot spot for veteran additions when the calendar gets toward playoff push time and/or the trade deadline. If they're not a top-10 defense by season's end, at minimum, I'll be shocked.
That's pretty much where I'm at too. Though at some point you have to wonder when the gas is really going to run out for this team. It will likely happen before I am mentally (or emotionally) prepared for it.
The team's current struggles are frustrating but we have a lot to be thankful for as Celtics fans. Like 17 big reasons hanging in the rafters with the recent memory of 2008 and the last few years of top notch basketball.
I also wanted to say how thankful I am for Celtics fans in general and in particular all the wonderful readers, commentors, and chatters here at CelticsBlog. You are the best.
God bless and Happy Thanksgiving.
Home cookin' does wonders for the Celtics defense.
Defense doesn't measure up - Boston Celtics Blog - ESPN Boston
The defense does not travel well. While Boston has been solid defensively on its home court, allowing 98.9 points per 100 possessions (14th), the same has not been true on the road. Away from home, the Celtics have allowed 106.5 points per 100 possessions (25th in the league).
Thankfully they are playing at home tonight.
Everyone knows that the Celtics are better when Kevin Garnett is on the floor. But Zach Lowe points out that when the big man rotation produces a lineup of both Bass and Sullinger on the court together, they have a lot of trouble on defense.
Carmelo Anthony is thriving at power forward and the Knicks are off to a 7-1 start - Grantland
Breaking news: Boston can't defend without Kevin Garnett on the floor. They've allowed 94.6 points per 100 possessions when KG plays and 114.2 when he sits, per NBA.com. That's about as large as the current gap between the league's best and worst defenses. The Bass-Sullinger big-man combo has been especially flammable; Boston has allowed an unthinkable 139 points per 100 possessions in 41 minutes with those two on the floor. Over their last two games, Doc Rivers has essentially eliminated that two-man combination, using Chris Wilcox as a fourth big man to break them up. If that doesn't hold, expect Boston to look aggressively in free agency (Kenyon Martin?) and the trade market for another big.
No wonder we're seeing Wilcox more often. The first time I saw Sully and Bass on the court together I thought "...well, that's ...interesting." Chalk it up to an early season experiment by Doc to try to get two guys minutes.
Interesting that the Spurs and Thunder are two of the best Western teams in all the land, yet the Spurs don't draw as high a price as the Thunder.
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Nothing like garbage time to help a rookie get his groove on.
Rondo owes rookie for keeping streak alive - Boston Celtics Blog - ESPN Boston
Sullinger erupted for 14 of his team-high 16 points in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 103-83 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Four of those field goals came in the final six minutes and accounted for the final four assists as Rondo scrambled to finish with 10 helpers.
His success goes back to the Raptors game where he recorded his first double-double. And that success might be traced back to some tough love from Doc Rivers in the prior game vs. the Nets.
Sullinger rebounds from bench treatment - Boston Celtics Blog - ESPN Boston
Fearful of giving up another offensive board, Sullinger pushed Kris Humphries from behind, drawing a whistle that gave the Nets the ball back without even having to fight for the rebound. Celtics coach Doc Rivers had seen enough. Sullinger, a rookie whose calling card is cleaning the glass, didn't just get the hook, he spent the rest of the night on the bench. "I just told all the guys: If you get an offensive rebound on you, you're coming out and [Sullinger] was the first," explained Rivers.
He learns quick. Steal of the draft.
Glad to see Kris Joseph starting to get some run in Maine - even if the games haven't really started yet.
Maine attraction: Joseph a scrimmage star - Boston Celtics Blog - ESPN Boston
Joseph was one of the main attractions as the Maine Red Claws played an intrasquad scrimmage Saturday night at Edward Little High. He was one of the three leading scorers with 19 points, with Micah Downs and Wright. "It was cool," said Joseph, who got little playing time with Boston. "I haven't played up and down like this in a while."
If there's one thing young guys like him need, it is more reps with good coaching - which is pretty much the whole point of the D-League.
I fully expect to see Melo getting some nods for the Greg Stiemsma award of best defensive player in the D-League by the end of the year too.
Just got this email and thought I'd pass it along.
Not sure if you had heard but there is a brand new NBC sports radio station in Boston. They just hired me and Jeff! We are bringing a variation of the old "Celtic Pride" back.
What's very cool for people in their 30's and up is that we are going to take full advantage of the old NBA on NBC. We are calling the show "NBA on NBC" and we have gotten permission to even bring the old NBA on NBC music back. The show will debut this Saturday from 10-noon.
Could you PLEASE pub this? We are so excited, grateful and humbled to have been asked to join NBC but we realize that we would not have earned our following without you and the people of Celtics blog! Could you please help us spread the word?
Happy to oblige.
We're four weeks away from the return of one of the biggest fan favorites on the team, but don't expect the old Avery Bradley when he comes back. His rehab and recovery not only included time in the gym, but also hours studying and watching tape.
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See, I told you it would only be a matter of time.
Shots start falling for Lee - Boston Celtics Blog - ESPN Boston
Lee finished the night with 13 points on 4-of-8 shooting to go along with a team-high nine rebounds, three assists, and some steady defense against a strong corps of Brooklyn guards. It was a positive sign for a player who has been plagued by inconsistency of late -- something every Boston role player has seemed to have dealt with at one time or another this season -- and it was welcome production for a Celtics team playing without Rajon Rondo.
Doc is happy.
"Courtney just came out and played," said Rivers. "He didn't think about if he was starting or not starting, or how many minutes, who's playing. He played basketball tonight, and when he does that, he's a great basketball player. And I thought, defensively, he was our best defensive player on the floor. I thought he was fantastic."
He's going to be an important part of this team this year.
Kevin Garnett is so good at defense, that he knows everything the other team is going to do - perhaps even before they do.
Pregame: Avery tweaks KG - Brooklyn Nets Blog - ESPN New York
"The funny thing is, I wish he would be quiet on the floor and not call out your plays," the Nets coach said in a bemused and complimentary tone Thursday morning prior to his team's nationally-televised contest against KG's Celtics. "He's seen so much. We'll call a play and he'll say, 'Joe is going over here and Deron is going here.' It's not funny anymore, OK? "As much as (Rajon) Rondo quarterbacks their offense, (KG) quarterbacks their defense. ... I like every now and then when we'll surprise him with something, and then maybe he'll look at the bench and curse the other coaches out, not me."
Avery Johnson is a funny coach. I think I like him.
I gotta say, as much as I loved Dooling and company flexin' on the bench last year - when Brandon Bass breaks out the big guns, it makes those celebrations look kinda silly. Terry's no slouch either - plus he's flashing that new tattoo of his.
Bass and the 'muscle' celebration - Boston Celtics Blog - ESPN Boston
So it might not catch on like the "Flexing" that Keyon Dooling and Marquis Daniels created last season, but Brandon Bass and Jason Terry have their own little flexing celebration of sorts this year. You might have noticed Bass and Terry striking a muscle-like pose and bumping each other following one of Bass's hard-earned buckets around the hoop. It turns out it dates back to the two seasons that Bass and Terry spent together in Dallas from 2007-2009.
I completely forgot that Terry and Bass were once teammates before. That's pretty cool.
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Leandro Barbosa has been here for what, 15 minutes? So you'll excuse him if he isn't well versed in the Celtics playbook yet. But Doc needed a guy to come in and just play because he needed him and Leandro has answered the call.
Leandro Barbosa eases fear of no Rajon Rondo - BostonHerald.com"
We didn't run much, because he doesn't know much. Everything was basically pick and rolls. We told him to just keep attacking to the basket, and we'll figure it out from there."
Barbosa had it figured pretty well. He wanted to keep up the pace and avoid as much of the intricate halfcourt stuff as possible.
"For me it's much easier and I feel a lot more comfortable playing that way," he said. "But I'm getting comfortable, too, with the plays. The coaches have been working out with me on the side. I'm almost there.
I say don't teach him a single play. Just let him ball.
Rajon Rondo is our MVP, so going without him for a long period of time would be terrible. On the other hand, I'd gladly let him take a few days off to heal properly rather than risk a larger injury.
Fab Melo, Kris Joseph of Celtics headed to NBA D-League - Celtics - Boston.com
Rajon Rondo's status has not been determined for Thursday night's game against the Brooklyn Nets after he injured his right ankle in the third quarter of a 98-93 victory over the Utah Jazz Wednesday night. "I mean, [an injury is] going to happen," coach Doc Rivers. "He's not going to play all 82, I doubt it. It'd be nice. You know how I think, the next guy, just somebody, has to step up and we have to figure it out."
Leandro Barbosa eases fear of no Rajon Rondo - BostonHerald.com
He is now listed as day to day with a sprained right ankle, but he was minute-to-minute for a while last night as Rivers debated whether to put him back on the parquet. "Iffy," Rivers said afterward, "and I just felt like (it) was too early to take that chance."
Get well soon.
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It isn't who starts but who finishes. Ben Rohrbach looked at the lineups for the closing minutes of each of the games so far and sees a trend. Lately it has been Jason Terry and Brandon Bass in the lineup to close out games.
Green Street " Irish Coffee: Celtics no longer closing by committee?
Who closes games might mean more than who starts them, but as Rivers continues to favor Terry and Bass alongside the Big Three over Lee and Sullinger in both situations, he might put an end to the discussion altogether. Then again, the Celtics face a big, athletic shooting guard in Gordon Hayward when they host the Jazz on Wednesday night, so Rivers might start Lee at the 2 — or even Green as he did during the preseason — and then ride the hot hand down the stretch. Of course, he's been pretty good at that so far this year, too.
I still think Rivers will tinker until Bradley gets back. By the he might have enough understanding of his team to make a call on the lineups. He could (and probably should) have a regular staring lineup and set rotation by Christmas or so.
Kevin Garnett wants him to be more of a(n) [expletive] on the court and pretty much everyone wants Jeff Green to be more aggressive. Green politely acknowledges those critiques (which almost sounds like it goes against KG's advice, but he's talking ON the court remember) and vows to be better about it.
For Doc's part, he's preaching patience with Jeff.
Jeff Green puts stock in KG's commentary - BostonHerald.com
Doc Rivers believes it will happen, adding that people need to cut Green some slack after his surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm. "I think the more comfortable he gets, he'll be that," the coach said. "I think we've just got to keep remembering that he took a year off, so it's just going to take him time. I think he's getting it. He's got to learn where to fit and be aggressive. But I still think even if he was all that he'd still struggle. He'd be up and down right now. I don't think you sit out a year and just come back and play great."
Hopefully. It is concerning for me that he's heard these criticisms his whole career and has yet to fully embrace that aggressive mentality. I suppose you can learn how to do it more, but it sure is easier when it is already part of a player's nature and instinct. We'll see.
The last man added to the roster appears to be having an immediate impact in the rotation.
Barbosa's role not-so Blurry - Boston Celtics Blog - ESPN Boston
With Rondo currently leading the NBA in minutes per game (40.8), Rivers is looking for ways to reduce his floor time without sacrificing the Celtics' production. As he alluded to after last Friday's loss to the 76ers, Rondo coming off the floor has basically doomed Boston's offense the way Kevin Garnett's absence has crippled its defense. But Barbosa on Monday kept things clicking better than he has for the majority of the season, and it resulted in Rondo playing just over 37 minutes (a number that'll help Rivers sleep a little better at night). In addition to scoring his own points, he found Garnett for a jumper at the 7:09 mark, a point in the frame when points were crucial as the Bulls were in the midst of scoring on four of five straight possessions.
Things will be reshuffled again when Avery Bradley returns, but it is nice that Barbosa has shown that he can fill in at times to give Rondo a little bit of rest.
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The biggest worry from the first few games of the year (for me at least) has been the lack of defensive dominance that we have all grown accustomed to with this team. Perhaps last night was the first step in getting back to those basics.
For C's, more good than bad and ugly - Boston Celtics Blog - ESPN Boston
The Bucks posted 10 first-quarter field goals (on 14 attempts) within 5 feet of the hoop and Samuel Dalembert basically held a dunk party in front of (and on top of) Boston's defense. The Celtics cleaned up their interior woes on the fly, limiting Milwaukee to 14-of-29 shooting from inside 5 feet the rest of the way. Keep in mind that the Celtics held opponents to 55.8 percent shooting inside of 5 feet last season (third best in league), but this season that number had skyrocketed to 63.7 percent (third worst in the league entering Saturday's game).
It is amazing how many faults are covered up with good defense. Sometimes that takes time to refine. We've got all season.
Last year it was rough to see Pierce start off the year hurt (and end the year hobbled). But so far this year he's been the Truth that we all know and love.
Pierce is Captain Consistency - Boston Celtics Blog - ESPN Boston
Saturday's fourth-quarter shootout with Monta Ellis is perhaps the most glaring example of Pierce's scoring exploits, but his go-ahead 3-pointer with just over 2½ minutes to play against the Washington Wizards helped guide Boston to its first win of the season last weekend. And then there was Friday night. Even though the C's ultimately fell to the 76ers, Pierce was one of the only ones giving Boston a fighting chance. He scored 10 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter on 4-of-6 shooting, splashing a 3-pointer, a jump shot, a pair of layups, and a free throw during the final frame.
We just need more contributions from the bench to keep him fresh and healthy all year long.
Sometimes you just have to get away.
C's hold on for deer life - BostonHerald.com
"It's a big win for us, because we haven't been playing well," said Paul Pierce [stats] after going for 25 points. "Tonight we grinded it out. We were down early, down double figures. "I told the guys that sometimes a road trip can bring you together — you know, an early road trip like this against two good quality teams (the Celtics are in Chicago tomorrow night) who've been playing well. Maybe this is just what the doctor ordered."
The Celtics better not take the Bulls too lightly. They aren't exactly killing teams that are missing their best players this year.
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The topic of "hating" other teams came up in a recent Rondo interview, and while he said that "hate" is a strong word, he doesn't really feel the need to be friends with opponents.
Rondo: 'I don't have time for friends' - Boston Celtics Blog - ESPN Boston
"That should be everyone's mentality. We are competing -- there's no friends on the court. Even if you were playing against a family member like your mother, you still go out there and try to beat her. It's just a matter of competing. We love to win, I'm very competitive. Anything I do, I want to win. I don't have time for friends. I don't talk to a lot of these guys in the offseason, so why I should talk to them on the court and try to be their friend?
That's old school. It isn't always pretty, but it makes sense.
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You knew he had to break out of his shooting slump at some point. It was great to see Jason Terry start filling his role as bench scorer.
JET soars for first time in Boston - Boston Celtics Blog - ESPN Boston
Terry scored a season-high 16 points on 7-of-15 shooting, adding three assists and some important defense down the stretch of both regulation and the extra session. "Yeah, they've been begging for it, man, and I was finally able to give it to them tonight," Terry happily proclaimed of his trademark plane celebration he broke out at the Garden for the first time during regular-season play. "The JET don't just come out for nothing. I mean, we're losing, you won't see no runway, none of that. But, we needed a spark, we needed some energy, and the fans responded well to it."
Now about Courtney Lee's slump....
Continuing the "effort" theme from this morning...
Green Street " Doc Rivers has another unmistakable message for his team
"I thought Chris Wilcox saved the game for us, singlehandedly, with his effort. And I thought it was obvious. He didn't do anything but played hard and played with great effort. And I thought that that leadership led everybody else into doing. Kevin, always, I always exclude him because he always plays the right way. But we've got to get more guys that play harder, better. I don't care about 'well,' you know, I don't care if we play 'well' or not, because that's just human. If you can make shots or not, it happens. But we just have to play with a better focus and we've got to run our schemes better."
You've heard the phrase, "it's not who starts, but who finishes." Well Doc turns that a bit on its ear.
Quick hits from Doc Rivers - Boston Celtics Blog - ESPN Boston
"No, it's funny, I was going to say that question has always bugged me. It doesn't bother you, but it's who finishes. It's who plays the most, really. It's not even who starts or who finishes. It's who is involved in the game the most on a daily basis. ... I understand the question, media-wise, because [it's] the starting lineup. But, if I was a player, that would have been something I would have not worried about. Now, if I hadn't played at all, then I would worry."
Sounds like Darko should worry a bit.
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What can I say? I can't get enough of the Wizards blogs.
Truth About It " DC Council Opening Statements: Wizards at Celtics, Game 3
What's the status of the Celtics over the past week?
Practice, practice, practice. So far all they've been able to do is focus on three bad games (two losses and one squeaker win against a team missing their two best players—the Wizards). They aren't playing defense the way they want to, and they have to face Doc's disappointed face and Kevin Garnett's terrifying glare. Methinks they'll be ready for Wednesday.
See more at the link above.
Bad news for a team that had aspirations to become a contender. Good opportunity for our friend Pietrus.
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CLNS Radio Boston Celtics News from Around the Web: Daily Links for Tuesday, 11/6
Red's Army The most hilarious flop ever draws league warning
Your Morning Dump… Where the Celtics reserves are in an adjustment period
Brandon Bass trying to remain positive about yo-yo rotation
Celtics.com Celtics Strive for a Complete Performance
CSNNE Rivers looking to keep Rondo's minutes in check
Rivers not concerned about Celtics rotations
Green needs more from Green
Celtics need time to find the right mix
Terry still adjusting to Rivers' system on Celtics
Vote for Rich: The Next President of Boston Sports
NESN Rajon Rondo Teaches Some Algebra During Stop at Burke High School
Vote: Which Boston Athlete Would Make the Best Politician?
Celtics Hub Tuesday Notebook: Rondo's Minutes, Bench Struggles, C's Fall in Power Rankings
Celtics Town Devolution: The Boston Celtics' disappearing offense
Download and listen to last night's King of the Court podcast with brilliant author, and huge Celtics fan, Michael Nye
Green Street Doc Rivers: Celtics are 'probably behind' where they need to be
Brandon Bass on his role: 'You wake up and you don't know what to expect'
Celtics Title Town Rondology; Energy/Rest, Yin/Yang...
Celtics Morning Joe: Rondo and Sully stay after class
Is Bass the weak link?
Jason Terry promises backups will deliver
SI.com Bill Walton: Rare, classic photographs
Washington Post Wizards face 'must-win' game?
Toronto Sun KG won't intimidate Raptors' Anderson
Bleacher Report Jason Terry's Irrational Confidence Will Get Boston Celtics Spinning Their Tires
Russell Westbrook and 7 NBA Stars Still Searching for Their Rhythm in 2012-13
Who Should Celtics Fans Despise More This Year, Miami Heat or L.A. Lakers?
Enterprise News CELTICS NOTEBOOK: Rondo getting plenty of playing time
Celtics' new bench has not been productive
Washington Times Randy Wittman will keep Wizards' starting five intact for time being
Hoopsworld NBA Power Rankings Week One
Pro Basketball Talk Dwight Howard doesn't like center being taken off All-Star ballot
Doc Rivers wants to keep Rondo's minutes under control
Pro Jo Rivers stresses importance of home success
Herald Doc Rivers, Celtics on quest for consistency
Lakers give coach a moment of respite from hot seat
Magic use huge 2nd half run, upend Suns 115-94
Globe Jeff Green of Celtics returns to native Washington for first time since his heart surgery
Jared Sullinger's NBA education is coming slowly but surely for Celtics
Celtics Green The Best of Tommy
Boston Celtics Weekly Recap – November 4th
Comments from the Other Side - Wizards 11/4
Red Claws Draft Jeremiah Rivers
What's the Problem?
Celtics Life Video evidence on why Rondo is a far superior point guard than Westbrook
Thoughts from last night's "win"
Rondo's assist streak now of "Stocktonian" proportions
Making the case for Jared Sullinger as a starter
CelticsBlog Jason Terry explains Celtics' "speed bumps" early in the season
Waiting on the Celtics bench to step up
Celtic Thunder Perk Makes a Difference
ESPN C's identity crisis solved (for a night)
Terry diary: D.C. was a must-win
GameCenter: Celtics 89, Wizards 86
C's still leaning on Big Three ... for now
Starting to show promise
Jared Sullinger makes impact in first start for Boston Celtics
Lex Nihil Novi Grampa Celtic Eulogizes the 1982 C's
Grampa Celtic Eulogizes the 1983 C's
Lakers Look to Make More History
Did Y'all See Jerry Sichting on the Wizards' Bench?
Bob Ryan Sizes Up the Celtics 1989 Draft Prospects
The 1989 Draft: Looks Like it's Michael Smith v. Tim Hardaway
Red on Michael Smith: "He Plays a Lot Like Larry"
Celtic Nation On the Board…
Work in progress………
CLNS Radio Game #3: Boston Celtics Locker Room Report
Celtics Daily Links for Sunday, November 4
CLNS Radio's Boston Celtics Weekly Wrap Up
NBC Sports Jason Terry Wore John Wall's Shorts To Bed Before Saturday's Game
Red's Army Photo Gallery: Celtics vs Wizards
Must-listen for Celtics fans: "A.G.E. Open Season"
Your Morning Dump… Where Jared Sullinger is getting the rookie treatment
CSNNE For Sullinger, it's just a start
Comcast Business Edge Postgame Report
Rondo not surprised circus shot went in
Celtics need a chemistry lesson
Blakely: Garnett's defensive wisdom crucial for Celtics
All in the family: Red Claws draft Jeremiah Rivers
Maxwell: Problem with Celtics has been the bench
NESN Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo Must Do More Than Post Empty Stats And Other Impressions From Celtics' Win Over Wizards
Celtics Hub Leftover Thoughts on the Wizards Win
Green Street Fast Break: Celtics claim an uneasy win over Wizards
This Rajon Rondo play was pretty awesome
Celtics Title Town Celtics Morning Joe: Does KG need to move back to Power Forward?
The Green Avenger: Rivalry Unsolved Part 1
Waiting for more from Terry and Green
Hangtime Blogs Never. Leave. Allen. In. Left. Corner.
Windham Patch Windham Singer to Perform for Celtics Again
ProJo Celtics 89, Wizards 86: Pierce leads Boston to first victory
SB Nation Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy still a gamblin' man
Washington Post Wizards vs. Celtics: Rally falls short in Washington's home opener
Truth About It Need To Know Basis: Wizards vs Celtics, Game 2
Herald The Bucks stomp here
C's curbing enthusiasm
Return to Boston bit 'weird' for Marquis Daniels
Paul Pierce & company out of sorts
Bobcats snap losing streak at 23 games
Knicks roll past Heat 104-84 in New York opener
James Harden has 45, Rockets beat Hawks 109-102
Glen Davis scores 29, Magic hold off Nuggets 102-89
Clippers send Lakers to 0-3 start with 105-95 win
Globe Final: Bucks 99, Celtics 88
Celtics Fall to Bucks in Home Opener
Celtics showed a failure to communicate in their home opener
Boston Celtics Dropped by Milwaukee Bucks
Celtics lose home opener to Milwaukee Bucks
Celtics Green Comments from the Other Side - Bucks 11/2
Uncle Drew Chapter Two
Preview: Celtics (0-2) at Wizards (0-1) 11/3
KG is Priceless and Other Celtics Thoughts
Bucks Spoil Home Opener 99-88
Video: Jason Terry - Guerrilla Headbanding
Celtics Life Lakers-Celtics and the ties that bind them
For all those panicking about the Celtics
Danny's man was always Leandro Barbosa
A look back on Kevin Garnett metaphors
Here's to Slow Starts
Celticsblog Celtics final score: Celtics blown out by Bucks 99 - 88
What Ubuntu? Bucks Beat Celtics At Their Own Game
Kevin Garnett's pack of hyenas need to be more aggressive
Celtics still searching for urgency, familiarity after loss to Bucks
Celtic Thunder Comments from the Other Side - Blazers 11/2
ESPN Rapid reaction: Bucks 99, Celtics 88
Garnett: Hyenas and history
Notebook: Daniels preaches patience
No panic, but C's seeking urgency
GameCenter: Bucks 99, Celtics 88
Rondo: 'I gotta be better'
W2W4: Celtics vs. Wizards (Game 3 of 82)
Boston Celtics still look good on paper, but they've looked awful on the court so far
Ray Allen regresses in second act for Heat
Lex Nihil Novi Expect a Lineup that Includes Lee, Barbosa, and Terry
We Need a Nickname for Dan Shaughnessy
Opening Night was Memorable in 1985, Too
How the 1985-86 C's Bounced Back from an Opening Night Disappointment
This Might Take Longer than Expected
Purple Fall to 0-3, as Chris Paul Tallies as Many Dimes as Entire Laker Team
Kobe Was Right about One Thing: This Laker Team is Historic
That 70's Show
Knicks Crush Heat?
When Buffalo and Boston Swapped Franchises, and How Larry Bird Almost Never Played for the Celtics
Bird v. Rondo: Which Triple Double was More Impressive?
Celtic Nation Identity Crisis
11/3/12: Celtics @ Wizards Stat Pack
What it is to be a C
CLNS Radio Celtics Struggle to Find Identity in Loss to Bucks
Game Preview: Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards
Celtics Daily Links for Saturday, November 3
Red's Army Recap: Milwaukee embarrasses Celtics in home opener
Your Morning Dump… Where KG wants the Celtics to hunt like hyenas
Taking Stock: Celtics – Bucks
Rondo Unveils the Nike Foamposite Stealth in the C's Loss
CSNNE 5 ways for Celtics to develop consistency
Bucks' Jennings makes his presence known
Amica Game Recap Bucks 11/2
Comcast Business Edge Postgame Report
Marshall: 'No trust' in Celtics offense
Celtics-Wizards: What to look for
Celtics-Bucks review: Jennings leads the way
NESN Doc Rivers Seeking Sense of Urgency From Celtics After Starting Season With Two Losses
Jason Terry Takes Lack of Bench Production Upon Himself And Other Impressions From Celtics' Loss to Bucks
Celtics Live Blog: Kevin Garnett, C's Aim to Get Back to Winning Ways in Washington
Bill Russell Tells Kyrie Irving's 'Uncle Drew' to Get Team Together, Recruit Elderly Kevin Love (Video)
David Ortiz Watches Celtics Melt Against Bucks at TD Garden on Same Night He Re-Ups With Red Sox
Celtics Town Bucks trample Celtics 99-88
Video: Rajon Rondo is not a happy camper
Celtics Hub Just Two Games: Celtics 88, Bucks 99
Green Street Fast Break: Bucks stampede Celtics in Garden debut
Kevin Garnett: Celtics 'still a work in progress'
Jason Terry: 'These are growing pains'
Kevin Garnett's 'pack of hyenas' Celtics speech
Doc Rivers: 'I don't see the urgency yet'
Rajon Rondo: 'I've got to do a better job on the ball'
Mass Live Rajon Rondo on whether Boston Celtics trust themselves: 'I don't know. I mean, we say we do but on the court it shows'
Rasheed Wallace after debut with New York Knicks: 'I accept my Brian Scalabrine role. I'm cool with it'
Hangtime Blogs Celtics Have Own 'Uh-0′ Problems
SI.com Court Vision: Dwight Howard's goofiness growing tiresome in Los Angeles
Hornets' Anthony Davis to miss time after suffering concussion
Press Herald Red Claws reach out for NBA experience
Telegram Boston Celtics earn fans' anger
Brew Hoop Bucks final score: Bucks blast Celtics, 99-88
Enterprise News CELTICS NOTEBOOK: Fond memories of TD Garden crowd
ProJo Bucks 99, Celtics 88: Milwaukee blitzes Boston in home opener
Rivers says he couldn't reach Allen until Tuesday's game
Grantland The Basketball Jones - The Triangle Blog
Bleacher Report What Would It Take for the Boston Celtics to Win the Championship?
It was supposed to be a coming out party for #8, but he finished 0-4 from the field with only three rebounds and one steal in the loss to the Heat on Tuesday. After some opening night jitters, I'm betting Jeff Green lives up to the hype tonight.
As expected, the plan for Fab Melo is to give him lots of time to develop in the D-League.
Ainge: 'Our team's going to be good' - Boston Celtics Blog - ESPN Boston
"We like what we've seen in Fab so far in practice in September when he was here before the season. Fab puts in his work, he's working hard in the weight room. We need to get him stronger, and Fab is a late bloomer in basketball. He took up the game late and he's got a lot to learn about the game itself. He has good athletic instincts, but he does need to learn about execution, both offensively and defensively ... we hope to get Fab to Portland, Maine [with the Red Claws of the D-League] and get a lot of playing time this year and a lot of individual instruction. We see him as a guy that could be a contributing center, even a starting center, in this league at some point in his career."
Exactly the right plan. He's always available for an emergency injury situation, but other than that, his timeline is set to start at least a year from now. Maybe longer.
Speaking of the Red Claws, they'll be having the D-League draft tonight.
Follow the Red Claws selections in tonight's draft as they happen on Facebook or Twitter! #maineredclaws #DLeagueDraft— Maine Red Claws (@maineredclaws) November 2, 2012
There are a lot of reasons (read: excuses) you can give for the Celtics poor first game defensive effort. New teammates, new season, long layoff, etc. But hommie don't play 'dat. And by hommie I mean Paul Pierce.
Celtics make no excuses for poor defense - Framingham, MA - The MetroWest Daily News
But Pierce was having none of it. The Celtics were flat out bad defensively in allowing 54 percent shooting and 120 points in a 13-point loss, and Pierce wasn't going to sugarcoat that. "As individuals, we've got to take the blame because we were out there," Pierce said. "There's no way we should give up (120) points no matter what type of defensive scheme we run. We might as well sit on the sideline and watch them run up and down the court if we're going to give up 120 points."
Rondo was happy to point the blame back at himself and the core players as well.
"It wasn't just those guys," Rondo said. "It was myself, Kevin, who were thinking a lot. There was a stretch of the third quarter when I was thinking too much. It's not just the new guys, it's the core as well."
That's leadership and accountability. A good first step.
Herald Rajon Rondo, Dwyane Wade exchange more barbs
Celtics look to fix communication breakdown
Globe For Celtics, time to turn talent into a team
Kevin Garnett's return was critical factor in the Celtics' retooling
Celtics Green Glue Guys
Downs Among 8 Invited to Red Claws Camp
Who's the Punk??
Practice Report 11/1
Bucks (0-0) at Celtics (0-1) 11/2
Celtics Life Celtics owner: "We've got 12 starters"
Afternoon Delight: What Really Happened at the Ring Ceremony
Full Rondo and Barbosa highlights from Game 1 versus the Miami Heat
Video: Uncle Drew: Chapter 2
CelticsBlog CelticsBlog - CLNS Bill Russell Ball Sweepstakes
Video breakdown of game one Celtics vs. Heat
Celtic Thunder Thunder: One on One with Perk
Perk's Coachable Moment
ESPN Rondo's flagrant upheld
C's-Heat rivalry just tipping off
Ainge: 'Our team's going to be good'
C's look to re-establish Garden dominance
Downs lands with Claws
James Harden and Rajon Rondo among best glue guys (insider)
Bleacher Report Rookie Progress Report: Where Each Boston Celtics Rook Stands at Start of Season
Dwyane Wade's Hypocrisy Will Fuel Boston Celtics' War Path to Title
Boston Celtics: Jeff Green Is the Player to Watch in Home Opener
Lex Nihil Novi It Wasn't All Fun and Games for Ray
Celtics Win Despite Surrendering 58 Fourth-Quarter Points (72-73)
Wolves Drop Below .500 with Loss to Kings (03-04)
Alcindor v. Chamberlain: Game 4 (Fri, Feb 5, 1971)
Larry Bird: 37 Minutes, 0-9 from the Floor?
Celtic Nation Punk Play?
11/2/12: Celtics vs. Bucks Stat Pack
CLNS Radio Nick Gelso to appear on Celtics Talk Radio tonight at 7 pm, EST
Red's Army Enemy Chatter: Boston isn't the easiest place to play
Rondo takes a shot at Wade's "dirty" past
Brandon Bass: "Best Bet Bass"
Your Morning Dump… Where the C's have a failure to communicate
Celtics.com There's No Place Like Home for the Celtics
Simple as That: C's Revert to Defensive Roots
CSNNE Downs joins Red Claws camp as Celtics Affiliate Player
Appreciate Rondo's contract
Which Boston rival would you like to see implode the most?
Rivers, Rondo fire back at Wade over 'punk' comment
Breaking down the kickoff of the NBA season
Pierce: 'We need better communication'
Rivalries of Boston
NESN Rajon Rondo Clearly Still Harbors Ill Feelings Toward Dwyane Wade for Physical Plays
Steve Nash's Bruised Knee, Kobe Bryant's Strained Foot Are Hardly Reasons Enough to Bury Lakers Already
Celtics Realize Defense Must Improve Going Forward (Video)
Celtics Live Blog: Paul Pierce, C's Open Up for Home Fans Against Bucks
Celtics Town The Celtics still have to figure out who they are
Fab Melo likely to see "a lot of playing time" with Maine Red Claws this year
Green Street Box and 1: Inside Celtics, Heat and 'punk plays'
Doc Rivers goes on D&C to talk Ray Allen, state of Celtics and his failed pursuit of Tim Duncan
Who's a dirtier player: Rajon Rondo or Dwyane Wade?
Celtics Title Town Rondology: Balance Between Offense and Defense
Celtics Morning Joe: Could Heat vs Celtics become one of the greatest rivalries?
Lakers News: Kobe attacks on slow start
C's Playbook: Game 1 @ Miami Part 2
SI.com Rajon Rondo fires back at Dwyane Wade for 'dirty plays'
SB Nation Media roundup: Bob Ryan has found perfect home on NBA TV
Celtics vs. Bucks: Boston takes on Milwaukee in home opener
Enterprise News Celtics move on to home opener
Telegram Tuning In: Give Tommy Heinsohn points for passion
Rajon Rondo nominates Dwyane Wade for Oscar
KJ Online NBA D-LEAGUE: Red Claws busy as draft nears
Press Herald Red Claws loading up for draft
Herald News Celtics make no excuses for poor defense
JS Online Bucks' season opens with challenge in Boston
Preview: Bucks at Celtics
Metro West Daily News Celtics guard Rajon Rondo makes it personal with Heat star Dwyane Wade
Complex 8. Danny Ainge — The 20 Most Annoying White Players in NBA History
Journal Gazette Ants set to draft ex-Boiler Johnson
WEEI Danny Ainge talks about Ray Allen
Hammer and Nails Former Boiler Star JaJuan Johnson Moves To The Developmental League
Smoking Section 10 Under-The-Radar NBA Rookies
WBUR Following Loss, Celtics Season Still Promising
Doc Rivers appeared on WEEI's Dennis & Callahan Show this morning to talk about opening night in Miami, the #20 drama, and what the Celtics need to do to improve.
Herald Opener not good start
Clippers in play for Ray Allen in free agency
C's break down season-opening loss
Lakers drop 2nd straight, fall to Blazers 116-106
Spencer Hawes' double-double lifts 76ers past Denver 84-75
Globe Globe 10.0 - Do the Celtics need time to jell?
Celtics need to get it together defensively
Last shots from Celtics-Heat opener
Celtics Green Paul Pierce Loves Halloween
Another Ref Rant
Swagger - The Good Old Days
Celtics Life Today's letter, Celtics fans, is 'P' as in pick-and-roll
Takeaways from Celtics-Heat
The perplexing dilemma of Jeff Green
Civil Rights leaders are actually complaining that the Timberwolves are too white
Brazilian blur impresses Doc in debut
CelticsBlog The Celtics defense needs to impove
Jeff Green's very bad day against the Heat
Time to move on from the game 1 Miami Heat drama
Celtic Thunder Perk is Having None of This
ESPN Video: Was KG's snub of Allen justified?
Green's a beat behind
JET soars in Sixth Man predictions
Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green vows to play with more heart after loss to Miami Heat
Voices: Is Rajon Rondo a dirty player?
Lex Nihil Novi A Good Ass-Kicking can be Educational
Celtics Edge Maravich and Atlanta Hawks (72-73)
Matt Harpring and Jazz Too Much for Garnett, Wolves (03-04)
Fakers are Still the Fakers
Celtic Nation Count Snubula
Tweaking Needed
Ying and Yang
Fantasy Basketball – 10/30
Sharp Captain
CLNS Radio The Battle of the Broadcasters: Tommy Heinsohn vs Gary Tanguay
Bold Fantasy Basketball Predictions
Win a Bill Russell Autographed basketball from CLNS & CelticsBlog
Red's Army Bigger punk: Rajon Rondo or Dwyane Wade?
Photo gallery: Celtics-Heat NBA Opening Night
More proof that Doc Rivers is simply a hell of a human being
Your Morning Dump… Where Legler has no problem with Rondo's hard foul on Wade
CSNNE Garnett distracted from Rondo, Allen spat
Was Garnett right to ignore Allen?
Knicks-Nets game postponed as New York recovers from Sandy
What we saw isn't what we'll get with Green
Bass 'terrific' in season opener against Heat
Ryan: Allen-Garnett exchange 'predictable'
NESN Ray Allen's 'Peace Offering' to Kevin Garnett Won't Be Enough to Stop Bad Blood Between Celtics, Heat
Vote: Are You on Kevin Garnett or Ray Allen's Side?
Delonte West Begs for Job Via Twitter, Cites Bleacher Report as Reference
Celtics Hub Bench Bigs Questions
Celtics Town Jeff Green knows he has to be better
Defense isn't likely to be a problem for the Boston Celtics all year
Petulant child or not, I still love Kevin Garnett
Green Street Poll: What exactly did Tuesday night in Miami prove?
Leandro Barbosa gives Doc Rivers a 'feel-good' moment in loss
Box and 1: Inside Celtics, Heat and 'punk plays'
Mass Live Kevin Garnett's tortilla comes to mind as Boston Celtics look for chemistry following opening loss to Miami Heat
Celtics Title Town Celtics Morning Joe: Green not satisfied
C's Playbook: Game 1 @ Miami
The Celtics will fix their defensive issues
Hangtime Blogs For Chicago To Win, It Has To Get Grimy
SI.com James Harden signs five-year deal with Houston Rockets
Delonte West uses Twitter to lay out his NBA résumé
WEEI How will the Celtics hold up during the season
Brian Windhorst, ESPN.com, on the Garnett-Allen relationship
STL Sports Minute Wiber: Kevin Garnett's competitive fire is refreshing -
News Sentinel Mad Ants target Purdue great JaJuan Johnson
Dimemag Was Rajon Rondo's Clothesline Of Dwyane Wade A Dirty Foul?
CBS Sports Round One in Celtics-Heat is a sign of bare-knuckle battles to come
Terry Not Happy With 'Bad Performance' Against Heat
Thomsen On Toucher & Rich: Newcomers 'Not Celtics Yet'
Sporting News Minnesota Timberwolves are too white? Argument doesn't stack up
Miami Herald Fan gets chance to repay former Boston Celtics player Art 'Hambone' Williams
Sportige Boston Celtics - Can't Win With Kevin Garnett This Bad
Bleacher Report Kevin Garnett Must Focus on Salvaging Career, Not Making Enemies
SB Nation Heat-Celtics show gets better, but the game reveals all
Jeff Green looked lost and confused on the court in game one. Basically the opposite of what we saw in preseason and what we have been hoping for since he signed that huge contract in the offseason.
The Celtics will defend better. They pride themselves on defense and it has always been their identity. It will always be their identity as long as Kevin Garnett is running up and down that court.
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