It's All About 18 ♦ S1 NFG2 Comeback in Boston ♦

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The Boston Celtics are coming off one of the most painful defeats in their history. They had the Lakers in Game 7 until a late 3rd quarter surge by LA. The rest is history. The Boston Celtics are getting old they were bruised and battered after a tough series. GM Danny Ainge knew they needed something. Danny first off resigned Pierce and Allen rumors of the big 3 being finished were snuffed out. Then Danny decided the only way to beat the Lakers would be to match their frontline. He first signed Jermaine O'Neal and then Shaquille O'Neal on the vets minimum for 2 years. Ainge then signed Delonte West to allow Nate to play as a two guard and Von Wafer a explosive scorer if they needed it. The Boston Celtics will first line up against the Miami Heat's new Big 3.
I will be playing:
12 min quarters (didn't feel like 10 were enough
Superstar
Sim (with collisons bumped up)
82 Games.
I will play around 40 games or more depends on what I feel like.
Will play a few seasons with the big 3 then rebuild.
Will the Boston Celtics Big 3 win another title or will they be one hit wonders?
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Championship or Bust
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2010-2011 Starters

Rajon Rondo 5th Season out of Kentucky

Ray Allen 15th Season out of Connecticut

Paul Pierce 13th Season out of Kansas

Kevin Garnett 16th Season out of Farragut Academy HS

Kendrick Perkins 8th Season out of Clifton J.Ozen HS

Depth Chart
Rajon Rondo/Delonte West/
Ray Allen/Anthony Parker
Paul Pierce/Jeff Green
Kevin Garnett/Glen Davis
Kendrick Perkins/Shaquille O'Neal/J O'Neal
Reserves
Von Wafer SG #12
Jannero Pargo PG #4
Avery Bradley PG/SG #0
2011 Celtics Goals
Make the Playoffs
Be the first seed and first in the NBA
Win the Championship

2010-2011 Record

Celtics send Nate Robinson and a 2012 First Round Pick to the Thunder for Jeff Green
Celtics send Semih Erden and Marquis Daniels to the Cavaliers for Anthony Parker
Celtics sign Jannero Pargo


Last Game
Enjoy my assocation. Feel free to comment and give suggestions.
Okay so I'm currently in the playoffs and will post all my posts here because OperationSports dynasty section is pretty dead I hope you like it.

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On October 26th there was anticipation in Boston. The Miami Heat were in town the team dubbed the team to beat by many people before the season started. The Celtics and their fans didn't like that Boston are the reigning champions of the East. Boston and Miami looked set to be a great rivalry throughout the season and playoffs. Miami started off hot due to some nice shooting from new Heat player Chris Bosh and Heat veteran Dwyane Wade. Boston fired back though by grinding it out on defense and thanks to Rajon Rondo's play making on offense. At the half Miami were up 54-48. Paul Pierce had been in foul trouble for most of the half and it showed in Boston's offense. The third quarter would be a good one for Boston with Pierce staying out of foul trouble for most of the quarter and thanks to some nice moves from KG. Miami were up 1 after the third. The fourth quarter was set to be a big one and it didn't disappoint. Ray and KG led the Celtics with big shots while the Heat's big 3 kept them in the contest. With 8 seconds left Mike Miller hit a big shot in Allen's face to give Miami a 1 point lead with 6 seconds remaining. Boston wanted to win Paul Pierce would hit the game winner from a Rondo assist. Boston were better for Miami for now......
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Key Performers
Boston
Ray Allen 30 points 5 rebounds 2 steals 1 block 5/11 3pt
Rajon Rondo 8 points 14 assists 4 steals
Kevin Garnett 16 points 5 boards 2 assists
Glen Davis 9 points 7 rebounds
Miami
Dwyane Wade 21 points 2 boards 8 assists
LeBron James 20 points 5 rebounds 5 assists
Chris Bosh 19 points 6 rebounds 1 steal
Mike Miller 15 points 3 rebounds 4 assists
Final Score
Miami 103 Boston 104[/center]

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Pierce leads Boston to win v Knicks
Paul Pierce was the Celtics best in this game scoring 20 something points can't remember the exact amount and can't view older box scores. Danillo Gallinari was the Knicks best with 25 points.
Simmed Games
Game Before
Celtics 91 Cavs 97
Games After
Celtics 83 Pistons 94
Bucks 66 Celtics 99
Deng and Rose lead the Bulls to OT win
The Boston Celtics played poor defense and they shot badly in overtime it resulted in Deng scoring 39 points and leading the bulls to a win 110-115.
Celtics Rookie Avery Bradley sent to D-League
In a statement issued by Celtics GM Danny Ainge it has been announced that Boston Celtics top rookie pick of the 2010 draft Avery Bradley has been sent to the Maine Red Claws. Celtics GM in a statement said "We feel Avery isn't going to get much of a chance to improve right now and we feel a stint in the D-League will help him improve.

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Celtics team effort overcomes Durant Thunder

The Boston Celtics began their south road trip in a good way with a 89-81 win versus the Thunder on Sunday Night. Kevin Durant was the Thunder's best player with 43 points. Kevin Garnett helped Boston with 10 points, 7 rebounds 2 assists, 2 steals and 3 blocks. But it was a true team effort that got the Celtics over the line. With 5 Celtics in double digits scoring wise. The Celtics take on Dallas tomorrow night.
Kidd's vintage performance gets Dallas win

Jason Kidd versus the guy who many have called Jason Kidd 2.0. Jason Kidd showed why he will be a Hall of Famer when all is said and done. On Monday night he scored 17 points threw 12 dimes and collected 5 steals. Caron Butler was also good with 25 points. Kevin Garnett was the best Celtic scoring 16 points and grabbing 5 boards. The Celtics take on the Heat on TNT Thursday Night.
Top Peformers
Boston
Kevin Garnett 16 points 5 rebounds 1 steal
Ray Allen 16 points 8 rebounds
Nate Robinson 12 points 1 assists
Dallas
Caron Butler 25 points 3 rebounds
Jason Terry 17 points 2 assists
Jason Kidd 17 points 4 rebounds 12 assists 5 steals
Pierce leads Celtics to win
Paul Pierce tonight proved why he is the Captain of the Boston Celtics. Miami Heat were making a big run late in the third quarter. Doc subbed the starters out except for Pierce. He re payed Doc with 7 points in the last 4 minutes of the third quarter. He wasn't done yet though. With two minutes left in the fourth Boston were up one and needed a basket for insurance. Pierce delivered with a big three assisted by Rajon Rondo who had a game high 13 assists on the night. Pierce finished up with 23 points and 6 rebounds to lead the Celtics to a 90-83 win against Miami. Kevin Garnett was also good with 18 points and 3 blocks. Rajon Rondo had another double double with 10 points and 13 assists. Ray Allen was ice cold going 0-6 from deep and 4-14 from three, but he delivered with a clutch dunk with 25 seconds left. LeBron James led the Heat with 27 points 5 rebounds 7 assists and 3 steals. Dwyane Wade was poor with just 8 points shooting 4-13 from the field. The Celtics will play Memphis on Saturday to finish their 4 game road trip. Jermaine O'Neal also sprained his wrist and is expected to be limited in performance for 3 weeks. Doc Rivers said he'll manage Jermaine's minutes to get him healthy sooner.
Top Performers
Boston
Paul Pierce 23 points 6 rebounds
Kevin Garnett 18 points 3 blocks
Glen Davis 12 points 8 rebounds 3 steals
Rajon Rondo 10 points 13 assists
Miami
LeBron James
27 points 5 rebounds 7 assists 3 steals
Mike Miller 16 points 11 rebounds
Chris Bosh 14 points 9 rebounds

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Celtics take Grizzlies to school win 108-91

The Boston Celtics made the Grizzlies look like a high school team on Saturday. Ray Allen was the Celtics best with 19 points and 2 assists. Rajon Rondo was also good with 17 points 8 assists and 4 steals. A shining light for Memphis were their bigs Zach Randolph 26 points and 15 rebounds and Marc Gasol 13 points 14 rebounds.
via CSN

Simmed Game
Wizards 78 Celtics 105
Key Performers
Celtics
Paul Pierce 19 pts, 2 rebs & 1stl
Shaquille O'Neal 15 pts & 7 rebs
Rajon Rondo 13 pts, 5 rebs, 12 asts
Wizards
John Wall 24 pts, 4 rebs & 3 asts
Andray Blatche 15pts, 13 rebs & 4 asts
Alonzo Gee 15pts & 5 rebs
Durant's career high 50 points too much for Boston

Shaquille O'Neal with a rare highlight on the night

Kevin Durant's fifty points were too good for Boston. Coach Doc Rivers simply said " When a guy's on fire like that there's nothing you can do. It was one of the best performances I've witnessed." Celtics forward Kevin Garnett was asked about Durant's play " Our defense was embarrasing I'm embarrased to be standing here being asked about Kevin Durant dropping fifty on our defense a Joke!"
Thunder won 114-93.

Raptors fail in the second half v Celtics

Rondo throws the oop to KG

It was a very unusual game for the Celtics against the Raptors. They shot poorly from the field in the first half and were lucky to still be in the game. Ed Davis was killing the Celtics on the glass he ended up with 14 points and 19 boards. But it would not be enough as Boston's defense came to play in the second half. Paul Pierce had 23 points and 7 rebounds on the night. Kevin Garnett was also solid with 22 points and 9 boards. Von Wafer contributed big off the bench with 18 points. Andrea Bargnani top scored for the Raptors with 25.
via CSN

Jarryd Bayless goes down with an ankle sprain he will miss 2-4 weeks

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Haha nice man. the baby pics of the players for the starting lineup

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Celtics down Hawks in shootout

The Celtics extended their winning streak to two with a nice win over the Atlanta Hawks. It was never easy though Joe Johnson and Jamal Crawford made it hard scoring a combined 56 points (Jamal 22 and Joe 34). But the Celtics lead by Kevin Garnett, Glen Davis and Rajon Rondo were just too good. Rondo on the night had 17 points, 13 assists, 7 rebounds and 3 steals. Kevin Garnett scored 19 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. Glen Davis was big off the bench with 18. The Celtics will face the Nets at home in two days time. via BasedWorld Sports

Final Score Boston 114 Atlanta 100
Celtics blow the Nets out of the house

The Celtics showed why New Jersey are a bad team with a 36 points thrashing of the Nets. Kevin Garnett had 25 points, 7 rebounds and 3 steals. In a post game interview with CSN Kevin Garnett made headlines for his comments about the Nets "****house man why the **** did they turn up tonight?" Kevin is expected to receive a hefty fine. Rajon Rondo was also good with 18 points and 10 assists. Luke Haragody in his first game grabbed 2 rebounds. Brook Lopez was the only Net to play Basketball he scored 22 points and collected 6 rebounds. The rest of the team looked like a bottom division high school team. Coach Avery Johnson said " Anymore of those performances and I'm out of this place" He is also expected to cop criticism from the Nets board and the media.
via BasedWorld Sports

Final Score New Jersey 87 Boston 123
Celtics streak now at four wins

Celtics continued the beat down of bad teams this week with a 112- 84 defeat of the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors stayed with Boston for a quarter but then Boston won the second quarter thirty three to twelve. Andrea Bargnani played like Pau Gasol soft and did nothing but scream. With just 3 points and 5 boards in only 12 minutes of action due to foul trouble. Paul Pierce had a double double on the night with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Rajon Rondo flirted with a triple double again and stuffed the stat sheet with 20 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals and a block. Linas Klieza was the shining light in the Raptors loss with 19 points but he also commited 6 turnovers. The Celtics will get three days off before travelling to Cleveland to face the Cavs the second time this season.
via BasedWorld Sports

Source: Knicks offer Amare, Chandler for Pierce and Rondo

According to a Celtics insider the Knicks offered Boston Amare Stoudemire and Wilson Chandler for Paul Pierce and Rajon Rondo. Danny Ainge laughed at the report saying even if he was offered that he would never
accept such a ridiculous deal

Celtics bring C games lose to Cavs

Boston were half asleep on Tuesday against the Cavaliers and the result showed. Antawn Jamison made Boston's defense look like Golden State's with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Kevin Garnett was the only solid performer in the loss with 18 points and 9 rebounds. He told BasedWorld Sports in a post game interview one thing "****ing Pathetic!" Marquis Daniels also sustained an ankle sprain and it's not yet know how long he'll be out for.
via BasedWorld Sports

Final Score Boston 85 Cleveland 91
Daniels out for 2-4 Weeks with Ankle Injury

It's being confirmed by Celtics Head Athletic Trainer Ed Lacerte announced today that Marquis Daniels has severely sprained his left ankle and will miss up to four weeks. Celtics Coach Doc Rivers hoped the bench can fill Marquis' role for the time being.

Roy leads Blazers to overtime win

Brandon Roy and LaMarcus in one word summed up by Rajon Rondo "dominant," They sure were Brandon Roy dropped 36 points on the Celtics as well as 6 assists and LaMarcus Aldridge scored 27 points and pulled down 11 rebounds. Marcus Camby also grabbed 20 rebounds. Although the Celtics dominated the fourth quarter it was not enough as Brandon Roy would hit a clutch three on the buzzer to send the game to overtime where Portlando would prevail 110-107.Rajon Rondo, Kevin Garnett, Von Wafer were the best. KG scored 19 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. Von Wafer scored 18 points and Rondo collected a triple double with 13 points 10 rebounds 17 assists and 3 steals. The Blazers won 110-107.
via BasedWorld Sports

Celtics losing streak continues

The Boston Celtics lost another game on Friday with a 94-89 loss to the Chicago Bulls. Kevin Garnett scored 20 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Ray Allen scored 18 points and Rajon Rondo collected a double double with 13 points and 12 assists. Ronnie Brewer scored 20 points, Carlos Boozer scored 19 and grabbed 15 points and Joakim Noah scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the win.

Nate Robinson dunks on Tyrus Thomas

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Haha nice man. the baby pics of the players for the starting lineup

Yeah Perkins looks adorable hahaha

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Poll added as I think the quotation marks look ugly on this board compared to some others. Thoughts?

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Celtics overpower Nets

Big Baby Davis provided a spark off the bench with 12 points and 7 rebounds
If Boston lost to the Nets today their would've been a lot of angry Celtics fans already coming off a 3 game losing streak to Cleveland, Portland and Chicago losing to the Nets would have been an embarassing performance. The whole Celtics team were not gonna let that happen they stepped us. Paul Pierce said "At times like these teamwork will get you wins again" It did with 6 players in double digits in scoring and the team displayed its teamwork with 25 assists. Rajon Rondo had 13 of them. Rondo was definitely the main man scoring 17 points and 13 assists giving Devin Harris fits everytime Rondo had the ball. Paul Pierce was ice cold going 3-18 from the field but got to the charity stripe to collect 11 points, he also grabbed 7 rebounds. Brook Lopez showed he can become one of the league's best pivots with 23 points and 8 rebounds. Damion James a first round pick also showed promised with 17 points. The Celtics won 94-101. They will return home to face Denver on Wednesday.

via BasedWorld Sports
Melo ignores trade rumours drops 33

Melo had his way with Pierce all night
Carmelo Anthony dropped 33 and Chauncey Billups delivered with a triple double to lead the Denver Nuggets to a good win over the Boston Celtics in a high scoring affair 125-110. The Boston Big Three played great all scoring 20 but it wasn't enough for the hot shooting Nuggets. The Celtics take on Philadelphia and Charlotte next.

via BasedWorld Sports
Simmed Game Results
Celtics 123 76ers 101
Paul Pierce 21 pts 7 boards
KG 19 pts 7 boards
Rondo 11 pts 8 boards 16 assists
Elton Brand 15 pts 8 rebounds
Celtics 90 Bobcats 86
Pierce 15 points 2 rebounds
Allen 14 points 2-4 3pt
Rondo 14 points 6 rebounds 5 assists 5 steals
Gerald Wallace 33 points 16 rebounds
Celtics take over fourth quarter in New York

Rajon Rondo led the Celtics to a 118-112 victory over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday with an awesome performance. Knicks papers during the week had reported the way to beat Boston was to make Rondo a scorer they were wrong. Rondo attacked, attacked and attacked. Causing lots of foul trouble for the Knicks. Rondo also made them pay by converting 10 of 12 free throws as well as going 9-18 from the field to collect 28 points. He also dropped 12 dimes. Kevin Garnett was asked by the Doris Burke after the win about Rondo's play. "He was great man he's truly growing into a superstar. He was the big reason for the win," Knicks fans could not believe the fourth quarter turnaround leaving in disgust. Kevin Garnett collected a double double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, he also had 5 assists. Ray Allen scored 23 and Paul Pierce scored 20. Landry Fields and Amare Stoudemire kept the Knicks in it. Amare had 20 points and 15 rebounds, Fields had 23 points. The Celtics will face Atlanta in Boston tommorow night on TNT
Via BasedWorld Sports

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Ray hits 6 treys leads Celtics to win v Hawks

J-Smoove goes down with a severely sprained ankle in the first quarter
Ray Allen is now just 54 three points made away from tying Reggie Miller's record for 3 pointers made with 2560. He hit 6 threes on the night and was on fire for most of the game. He finished the night with 32 points. Rajon Rondo nearly had a triple double with 19 points 8 rebounds and 13 assists but was costly with 7 turnovers. Jamal Crawford was the Hawks top scorer with 27 points but showed that he was once a Knick jacking up 37 shots and only hitting 11. Joe Johnson had 23 points and 7 assists. Al Horford recorded a double double with 21 points and 13 rebounds. The Celtics defeated the Hawks with solid team defense 102-94.
Simmed Games
Celtics 93 Indiana 119
Paul George 28 points
T.J Ford 26 points 10 assists
Danny Granger 19 points 12 rebounds
Rajon Rondo 16 points 9 assists


Shaq will start in place of injured Perkins for 2 games
ESPN Boston
Kendrick Perkins has dislocated his finger in the loss to Indiana. Coach Doc Rivers announced today Shaquille O'Neal will start in place of Perkins and Jermaine O'Neal will back Shaq up. To give Perkins some well needed rest and so the injury can heal faster.

Simmed Game
76ers 106 Celtics 111
Paul Pierce 24 points
Shaquille O'Neal 14 points 9 rebounds
Andre Iguodala 21 points

Celtics v Magic Christmas Day Preview
By Wes McGee
The Celtics and Magic have created a new rivalry in the past couple of seasons. It began in the 2008-2009 playoffs when Boston were pushed to seven games by the up and coming Orlando Magic and beaten. The Celtics were never going to win the championship anyway without defensive enforcer Kevin Garnett. They would rematch the next season in the Eastern Conference Finals where Boston would overpower Orlando in six games to face LA in the finals. This season Boston are 18-9 Orlando 20-10. Boston have played well but have been a little inconsistent at home. This game is in Orlando. Boston won this game last year without Paul Pierce. I expect them to win again this year. They are playing great as a team and Rajon Rondo has taken his scoring to another level. The Magic do not play offense well they either give the ball to Dwight in the post let him go to work or wait for the double to come to pass it off for a three. This strategy hasn't worked against Boston in the past with Kendrick Perkins a great post defender likes to get under Dwight's skin and make it tough. Orlando will need to pass the ball round but their biggest problem is they don't have a guy who makes his own shot. I say Boston win 99-90.
Rondo tears Magic defense apart in the second half
Rajon Rondo was a man on a mission on Christmas Day. Unhappy with the Celtics performance in the first half where they gave up 58 points Rondo let his teammates know all about it in the locker room at half time. "He just told us we're the best defensive team in the league we can't allow breakdowns like that," Veteran Kevin Garnett told the press after the game. "He also said we've gotta keep moving on offense he was also the angriest I've seen him". This is more proof of Rondo becoming the team's leader providing vital leadership a point guard needs to have. The Boston Celtics responded in the second half allowing only 42 points in the second half and sharing the ball around with 28 assists. Rajon Rondo had 11 second half assists. He finished the game with 13 points and 16 assists. Ray Allen was the team's top scorer with 18 points. Paul Pierce provided good offense in the second half after a shaky start. He also hit the game winner with 13 seconds to play. The Magic had a chance to tie or win the game but Rajon Rondo blocked Gilbert Arena's shot with 2 seconds to play. Dwight Howard didn't get enough of the ball finishing with 11 points and 11 rebounds due to Gilbert Arenas and Jason Richardson's chucking. Arenas went 11-28 from the field and Richardson went 12-25 from the field including 2-10 from downtown. The Celtics will face Indiana next Tuesday.
via BasedWorldSports
2K servers were down during this game that's why I don't have a picture.

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Celtics acquire Jeff Green

It was confirmed today that Danny Ainge has traded Nate Robinson and a 2012 first round pick in return for the Oklahoma City Thunder's Jeff Green. When Danny Ainge was asked about the effect of the trade Danny said "It's great we've got a solid guy who can play the 3 and the 4," He's also young and we feel he has great potential." The Celtics drafted Green with the fifth pick of the 2007 draft but he was immediately shipped to Seattle in the Ray Allen deal.
via ESPN Boston

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Celtics fail at key moments lose to Pacers

Video Here:http://community.2ksports.com/community/media/viewer.cfm?mediaid=4384839
The Celtics were coming off a tough win over the Orlando Magic. They played great defense against the Pacers for three quarters but failed to get enough stops to beat the Pacers in the fourth quarter. It was a sloppy contest, The Celtics shot 36% from the field and the Pacers shot 38% from the field. The Celtics bench including newly acquired Celtic Jeff Green played well providing 35 points. But the Pacers capitalized on the Celtics bad boxing out with 12 second chance points. The Pacers had 19 turnovers and still managed to pull out a win. Danny Granger scored 33 points for the Pacers but had his teammates angry attempting 35 shots from the field and hitting just 12. He also attempted 10 three pointers and only hit two of them. Roy Hibbert continued to show improvement scoring 18 points grabbing 13 boards and swatting away 3 shots. Rajon Rondo top scored for Boston with 17 points. He wasn't throwing great passes like normal. He kept Boston in the game though with 4 steals. The Big Three were quiet Kevin Garnett only had 12 points, Paul Pierce had just 11 going 4-15 from the field and Ray Allen had just 6 points going 3-14 from the field. Jeff Green in his Celtic debut scored 8 points in 22 minutes. He also grabbed 4 points and dropped 2 assists. The Celtics now have to face the Detroit Pistons tomorrow night in Detroit.

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Amar'e and Chandler for Pierce and Rondo? If they'd thrown Fields or Gallinari in, I would've taken it.

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Jermaine O'Neal provides lift off bench leading the Celtics 108-99 over the Pistons

Jermaine O'Neal shoots a hook shot
Boston has been playing inconsistent lately losing to some teams way below their level. The whole team was determined for this not to happen last night and it didn't. Ray Allen was on fire shooting 5-8 from deep finishing up with 21 points. Kevin Garnett arguably had his best game of the season with 17 points, 14 rebounds, 2 steals and 3 blocks. Rajon Rondo was quite on the night but Delonte West and the rest of the bench stepped up. Jermaine O'Neal provided some great play in the fourth quarter collecting 7 rebounds in the quarter and 4 points. He finished the night with 8 points and 8 rebounds. He also showed why he was an MVP candidate a few seasons back with solid defense swatting 3 shots away. Ben Gordon had 34 points for Detroit but did nothing but jack shots going 12-29 from the field. Ben Wallace played like Ben Wallace of the Pistons championship year with 7 points, 15 rebounds, 2 steals and 3 blocks. The Celtics will take on the Hornets on New Years eve.

Jonas Jerebko will miss 4 weeks after injuring his back in the loss.
Stat of the night
Assists
Celtics 30 Detroit 20
via BasedSports

Amar'e and Chandler for Pierce and Rondo? If they'd thrown Fields or Gallinari in, I would've taken it.

Yeah if they did I might have but I'm more of a defense focused guy in 2k11 I get pretty mad when I give up lots of baskets. So those Amare would probably drive me crazy!

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Breaking News: Nash to Toronto

It has just been confirmed that the Phoenix Suns have traded Steve Nash to his hometown Toronto Raptors in return for Leandro Barbosa and Reggie Evans. Nash when asked about the deal was happy to finish his career in Toronto but was also sad after all the time he had spent in Phoenix. "I'll miss the fans, players and coaches for sure. I'd like to thank them for everything I had a great time there." Suns coach Alvin Gentry told Media they will play a slower paced tempo now that Steve is gone but will still run a fair bit.
via BasedWorld Sports
Other Trade News
Trail Blazers send Greg Oden and Joel Przybilla in return for Corey Magette and John Salmons of the Milwaukee Bucks.
Kings send Beno Udrih and Luther Head in return for Eddy Curry of the New York Knicks
Raptors send Joey Dorsey and Amir Johnson in return for Rasual Butler

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Hornets get Rondo'd lose 112-103

Rajon Rondo was doing everything against the Hornets

Rajon Rondo was not happy with his performance against the Pistons on Wednesday Night. He would've been happy with his performance on New Years Eve against the Hornets. He finished up with 13 points, 17 assists and 2 steals. Rondo after the game said "My job is to control the offense and get the guy's shots. I felt I did that pretty damn well tonight," He sure did Kevin Garnett finished up with 17 points and Ray Allen with 14. Jeff Green and Delonte West both scored 11 off the bench. Paul Pierce had an off night shooting 3-16 from the field. Marcus Thornton was the Hornets top scorer with 24 but got lots of death stares from his teammates after jacking shot after shot. He went 9-27 from the field and 4-13 from 3 point land. Chris Paul and David West both collected double doubles (CP3 17 points and 10 assists, D West 16 points and 11 rebounds). Hornets Coach Monty Williams has announced that players and coaching staff will have serious talks about Thornton's shot selection.
Via BasedWorld Sports
Simulated Games
Celtics @ Raptors
Celtics 96 Raptors 84
Celtics Key Performers
Ray Allen 20 points
Paul Pierce 19 points 7 rebounds
Rajon Rondo 16 points 8 rebounds 10 assists 3 steals
Raptors Key Performers
Steve Nash 29 points 4 assists
Ed Davis 10 points 10 rebounds
Timberwolves @ Celtics
Timberwolves 108 Celtics 122
Celtics Key Performers
Rajon Rondo 19 points 23 assists (career high)
Kevin Garnett 19 points 5 rebounds
Ray Allen 16 points 4-7 3PT
Shaquille O'Neal 18 points 3 rebounds
Timberwolves Key Performers
Michael Beasley 26 points 4 rebounds 3 assists 3 steals
Jonny Flynn 22 points 4 assists
Kevin Love 14 points 8 rebounds

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Celtics survive fourth quarter scare v Spurs extend streak to five

The Celtics played great defense for 3 quarters including only allowing the Spurs to shoot 15 points the third quarter. They had a 21 point lead. That's the highest they would get as the Spurs shot the lights out in the fourth quarter to shoot 40 points in the fourth quarter. "There was nothing we could do they were hitting unbelievable shots," Kevin Garnett said after the game. Paul Pierce was great in the first half but couldn't do the same in the second half. He was the Celtics top scorer with 16 points. Six Celtics were in double digits for scoring. Kendrick Perkins played great defense with three steals and four blocks. Kevin Garnett showed all around excellence with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Glen Davis was big off the bench with 14 points. Jeff Green also helped out with 13 points off the bench. Tim Duncan scored 21 points and grabbed 17 rebounds including 5 offensive. Richard Jefferson scored 18 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. The Celtics made some big plays down the stretch despite the Spurs hot shooting. They won 100-96.

via BasedWorldSports
Simulated Game
Raptors @ Celtics
Raptors 77 Celtics 108
Celtics win season series 4-0
Celtics Key Performers
Kevin Garnett 19 points 7 rebounds
Ray Allen 15 points
Delonte West 13 points 4 assists
Rajon Rondo 12 points 8 rebounds 14 assists
Raptors Key Performers
Linas Kleiza 19 points 7 rebounds

Steve Nash 14 points 8 assists

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Celtics lose third game of season to Bulls

The Celtics lost another close game to the Bulls this season. This time Delonte West missed a shot on the buzzer which went in and out. "I don't know man we keep struggling against them," Kevin Garnett told the media after the game. He also thinks they'll be fine against them if they face each other in the playoffs. The Celtics this time out rebounded the Bulls but still lost. Luol Deng top scored for Chicago with 28. Carlos Boozer scored 12 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. Joakim Noah also played a strong game with 11 points, 13 rebounds and 3 steals. Derrick Rose had an off night shooting 6-20 from the field. Rajon Rondo struggled in the second half with foul trouble he finished with 14 points, 3 steals and 11 assists in 32 minutes. Ray Allen hit two clutch treys going 4-9 from three to finish with 22 points. Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett both had off shooting nights.

via BasedWorld Sports
Celtics outlast Orlando to win 96-94

Rajon Rondo dunks on Dwight Howard. Rondo had 19 points on the night

The Boston Celtics are playing well. They are now on a four game winning streak and their defense has been great lately. This is mainly due to team defense which is being led by Kevin Garnet and Rajon Rondo. Rondo last night did not get his usual steal numbers collecting just one steal. Instead he blocked 3 shots. He had 19 points on the night and also had 10 assists. Ray Allen shot well for most of the night scoring a game high 22 points. Paul Pierce had 15 and Kevin Garnett had 14. Shaquille O'Neal provided great play off the bench with 7 points and 9 rebounds in 17 minutes. Jason Richardson was the Magic's top scorer with 22. Dwight Howard was quite with 14 points and just 9 rebounds in 39 minutes. Gilbert Arenas shot selection has continued to earn him angry looks from his teammates going 0/10 from downtown. Brandon Bass grabbed a game high 14 rebounds.

Simmed Games (prior to Orlando game)
Celtics 119 Rockets 88
Celtics Key Performers
Ray Allen 19 points
Shaquille O'Neal 18 points 2 blocks
Paul Pierce 18 points
Rockets Key Performers
Terrence Williams 15 points 3 rebounds
Luis Scola 14 points 14 rebounds
Celtics 104 Kings 103
Celtics Key Performers
Ray Allen 20 points
Kevin Garnett 15 points 8 rebounds
Kings Key Performers
Eugene Jeter 25 points
Demarcus Cousins 16 points 5 rebounds
Celtics 111 Bobcats 104
Celtics Key Performers
Ray Allen 20 points 4/6 from beyond the arc
Delonte West 16 points 5 assists 3 steals
Shaquille O'Neal 11 points 12 rebounds
Simmed Game (after Orlando game)
Pistons 82 Celtics 93
Celtics Key Performers
Big Baby 14 points 3 rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 14 points 6 rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 12 points 7 rebounds 2 blocks

Ray is on 2,539 threes Reggie's record is in trouble

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Celtics hold off Jazz for nice win

Paul Pierce was great with 21 points and 8 rebounds
The Celtics have extended their winning streak to 6 with a nice win over the Utah Jazz. Coach Doc Rivers called it a respectable performance after keeping the Jazz to just 10 points in the first quarter but they need to maintain focus after allowing 38 points in the second quarter. The Celtics finished up winning 95-88. Kevin Garnett led Boston's defense with 6 steals and 2 blocks. The Jazz had 21 turnovers to Boston's 15 it was a very scrappy game. Deron Williams scored 21 points and threw 10 assists. Al Jefferson had a solid performance with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Rajon Rondo was Boston's top scorer with 25, he also had 13 assists. Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen had quite night's on the offensive end.
via BasedWorld Sports

Simmed Games
Celtics 86 Wizards 80
Kevin Garnett 18 points 4 rebounds
Javalle McGee 11 points 19 rebounds
Celtics 103 Cavs 95
Ray Allen 27 points
Paul Pierce 18 points 8 rebounds 3 assists
Antawn Jamison 36 points 11 rebounds
J.J Hickson 18 points 16 rebounds
Celtics outlast Blazers 115-112

The Celtics and Blazers had a great battle last time they played this one was no different. Brandon Roy would not miss and got every call shooting 14 free throws and hitting 11. Lamarcus Aldridge was good with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Jeff Green and Kevin Garnett were Boston's best. Jeff had 2 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists in 28.Kevin had 22 points and 9 rebounds including a nice putback (see below). Shaq provided some solid play as a starter with 12 points and 4 rebounds in the absence of Kendrick Perkins who is out for 2-4 weeks with a Sprained Shoulder. Speaking of injuries Marcus Camby went down after a foul by Kevin Garnett and has sprained his back he will miss up to two weeks. John Salmons also broke his ankle after landing awkwardly after jumping up for a rebound. He will miss 8 weeks.
Highlight of the Night
http://community.2ksports.com/community ... id=4577362 (notice Salmons injury in the video)
Simmed Game
Celtics 106 Suns 95
Goran Dragic 31 points 3 steals
Vince Carter 13 points 3 rebounds
Paul Pierce 24 points 6 rebounds 5 steals
Ray Allen 23 points 2 rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 14 points 9 rebounds
Shaquille O'Neal 10 points 5 rebounds

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Lakers outlast Celtics 112-104

Andrew Bynum with the putback over a wave of Celtics
The Celtics and Lakers are no strangers. They have probably one of the most famous rivalries in the NBA after many finals series. In the last series it would take seven gruelling games in which the Lakers defeated the Celtics to win the championship by just four points. This game was no different both teams fans wanted a win even if it was just a regular season matchup. The Celtics got out to a good start leading by nine in after the first quarter. After that the Lakers came to play and won every other quarter. Ray Allen kept it close scoring 31 points on 7-12 three pointers tying Reggie Miller's record.

No defense could stop Kobe on the night

Kobe was unstoppable the Celtics threw double and triple teams at him but nothing worked he scored 42 points shooting 17-13 from the field. Andrew Bynum was impressive with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Paul Pierce scored 19 points but Ron Artest made him work hard for every bucket. Rajon Rondo had an off shooting night going 2-13 from the field but instead he threw 18 assists.

Pau Gasol couldn't get anything easy he finished with 8 points and 13 rebounds

Ray Allen getting prepared for battle

Kobe and Ray have always produced great battles this game was no different

The only bad news on the night for the Lakers was an injury to Shannon Brown. He tore his achilles and may miss the rest of the season. Coach Phil Jackson said it's a big loss in the bench unit.
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Anthony Parker traded to Boston

Anthony Parker has been traded to the Boston Celtics. The Celtics traded away Semih Erden and Marquis Daniels for Parker. Danny Ainge said Parker will be a solid backup behind Ray and that he'll give Ray a chance to rest more.
In other Trade News
Rashard Lewis has been traded to the Jazz. The Deal involved Rashard Lewis and a 2011 second round pick for Andrei Kirilenko. The Wizards are happy with Kirilenko and Lewis should fit in well in Utah.
The Raptors also traded Jose Calderon to the Suns in return for Channing Frye and Mickael Pietrus. Jose wasn't getting much time with Steve Nash playing in Toronto.
Simmed Game
Celtics 90 Kings 84
Paul Pierce 24 points 6 rebounds
Rajon Rondo 17 points 7 rebounds 8 assists 3 steals
Jermaine O'Neal 10 points 6 rebounds 1 block
Kevin Garnett 7 points 7 rebounds

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Rondo and Pierce lead Celtics to OT win against the Mavs 116-111

Ray Allen makes history making his 2561st three point field goal to pass Reggie Miller's record. Ray wasn't done though hitting 5 treys on the night finishing with 19 points.
Paul Pierce has had an average season so far averaging just 16 points per game. He's keen to get back to his 19 points per game plus scoring abilities. On Friday night against the Mavericks he began that scoring 26 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. The game started off very start but Rajon Rondo slowed down Boston's offense which slowed the game tempo down.Rondo had a quite first half he had 24 points in the second half. Finishing with 26 points and 11 assists. KG had 16 points, 9 boards and 4 blocks. Glen Davis played great off the bench with 15 points and 5 rebounds. He got the Mavs in foul trouble shooting 9 free throws and hitting seven. Jason Terry was the Mavs best with 26 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Caron Butler had another good game against Boston with 25 points. Dirk had 22 points and 13 rebounds. Brendon Haywood scored 11 points off second chance buckets and he also grabbed 19 boards 6 offensive. The game was neck and neck the whole second half. A clutch turnaround jumper by Dirk Nowitzki with 7 seconds left put the Mavs up two. The final shot was designed for Paul Pierce but he was well covered. He dished out to Rondo who hit a drifter on the buzzer to send the game to OT. The Celtics prevailed in overtime. The Celtics will take on Orlando on Sunday afternoon at the TD Garden.
Rajon Rondo with a great move
http://community.2ksports.com/community ... id=4626165
Rajon Rondo with the game tying shot
http://community.2ksports.com/community ... id=4626502
Rondo's Reaction


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Simmed Games
Orlando 93 Boston 100
Key Performers
Celtics
Paul Pierce 32 pts, 6 rebs, 4 asts
Kevin Garnett 20 pts, 11 rebs, 2 asts, 2 stls
Rajon Rondo 13 pts, 4 rebs, 15 asts, 1 stl
Magic
Gilbert Arenas 25 pts, 2 rebs, 7 asts, 1 stl
Jason Richardson 21 pts, 7 rebs
Dwight Howard 13 pts, 12 rebs, 2 asts, 2 stls, 3 blks

Celtics 95 Bobcats 59
Key Performers
Celtics
Paul Pierce 18 pts, 7 rebs, 3 asts, 4 stls
Rajon Rondo 15 pts, 5 rebs, 10 asts, 2 stls
Shaquille O'Neal 14 pts, 7 rebs, 1 stl
Bobcats
Tyrus Thomas 17 pts, 7 rebs, 3 blks
Stephen Jackson 13 pts, 6 rebs, 3 asts
Gerald Wallace 10 pts, 11 rebs, 2 asts, 2 stls, 5 blks

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The Truth leads Celtics to win over Lakers 107-98

Paul Pierce hasn't been scoring 18ppg this season like he normally does. He said before playing the Lakers on Thursday that he needs to be more aggressive and look for his shot more. He was, he finished the night with a great all around performance of 31 points 12-23 from the field (7-7 FT's), 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and a block. The match was very even down low the Lakers winning the battle 52-50 but it was the Celtics 26 free throw attempts to the Lakers 17 that was one of the key factors in the win. The Celtics once again didn't give up anything easy down low with 11 blocked shots. Both O'Neals finished with 3 blocks.

Jermaine O'Neal with one of his three blocks [/font]
The Celtics started off the game with crisp offense but their defense wasn't getting enough stops but they finished the quarter with a 32-27 lead. Paul Pierce and Ray Allen were great from the start. Ray finished with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists. Kevin Garnett only had 14 points on the night but he did everything collecting 6 rebounds, throwing 5 dimes, stealing the ball twice and blocking one shot. Shaquille O'Neal arguably had one of his best performances as a Celtic with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 3 blocks. The Lakers lost the game in the third quarter with poor offensive execution and because of some smothering Celtic defense. Kobe Bryant had 28 points but finished with more shots than points he was 11-30 from the field. Pau Gasol only played 27 minutes due to foul trouble caused by the Celtics constantly driving the ball. Andrew Bynum showed that he has improved finishing with 15 points and 7 rebounds. Lamar Odom had no points and played just 18 minutes. Laker fans are continuing to wonder why he is playing just 20 minutes per game. The Celtics take on Miami at the TD Garden on Sunday afternoon.

Jermaine O'Neal going to work in the post.

Delonte West takes it strong to the basket

Ron Artest finishes the break with the flush

Jeff Green provided solid play in 14 minutes with 6 points and 3 rebounds.
Highlight of the Night
Shaq with the strong flush
http://community.2ksports.com/community/media/viewer.cfm?mediaid=4956575

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2011 NBA All-Star Starters Announced
The 2011 NBA All-Star starters have been announced. The Reserves will be announced shortly. There are four new starters one from the East three from the West. Utah and Miami are both tied with the most starters with two each.
East Starters
Rajon Rondo of the Boston Celtics 13.4 ppg, 4.4 rpg,11.1 apg* and 2.4 spg
(Second Appearance, First Start)

Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat 23.9 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 5.6 apg, 2.4 spg and 1.6 bpg
(Seventh Appearance, Sixth Start)

LeBron James of the Miami Heat 22.1 ppg, 7 rpg, 6.2 apg, 2 spg and 1.3 bpg
(Seventh Appearance, Seventh Start)

Amar'e Stoudemire of the New York Knicks 25.8 ppg, 9.1 rpg and 1.3 bpg
(Sixth Appearance, Third Start)

Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic 16.4 ppg, 3.5 orpg*, 13.2 rpg* and 1.7 bpg
(Fifth Appearance, Fourth Start)

West Starters
Deron Williams of the Utah Jazz 20.1 ppg, 3.2 rpg and 8.7 apg
(Second Appearance, First Start)

Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers 30.8 ppg, 4.3 apg and 2.5 spg
(Thirteenth Appearance, Thirteenth Start)

Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder 31.4 ppg*, 9.9 rpg, 1.5 spg and 1.1 bpg
(Second Appearance, First Start)

Carmelo Anthony of the Denver Nuggets 24.5 ppg, 2.4 orpg, 8.9 rpg and 1.6 spg
(Fourth Appearance, Third Start)

Al Jefferson of the Utah Jazz 17.2 ppg, 2.6 orpg, 9.1 rpg and 1.2 bpg
(First Apperance, First Start)

*Denotes League Leader

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Heat storm past Celtics in fourth 102-96 behind LeBron's 29 points.


The Celtics and Heat played one of the closest games you'll see in a long time. After one quarter Miami led by one. At the half Miami still led by one. At the third Miami still led by one. And at the final buzzer Miami led by six. Boston simply didn't have an answer for LeBron James and Dwyane Wade on the night. James had 29 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Wade had 21 points and 6 assists. Pretty much every statistic was even or close to. Every time the Celtics looked like they were going to pull ahead Miami would make a big play. The Celtics were lead by Kevin Garnett 22 points, 11 rebounds and Paul Pierce 20 points and 3 rebounds. Ray Allen was cold but still finished with 18 points. Coach Doc Rivers said his team simply were out of legs and couldn't get defensive stops. The Celtics will take on the Nets in two days in their last game before the All-Star Break.

via BasedWorld Sports
Simulated Game
New Jersey Nets 85
Boston Celtics 96
Top Performers
New Jersey Nets:
Devin Harris 19 points 3 rebounds 3 assists
Mo Williams 9 points 5 rebounds 5 assists
Derrick Favors 8 points 10 rebounds
Boston Celtics:
Ray Allen 19 points 7 rebounds
Kevin Garnett 17 points 10 rebounds
Rajon Rondo 16 points 4 rebounds 7 assists 3 steals

Sophomores too good for Rookies win 122-118

This years Rookie v Sophomore game was a fun one. With the likes of Blake Griffin, Tyreke Evans, John Wall, Demarcus Cousins and Serge Ibaka. The game itself was full of highlights lots of them from Rookie Blake Grffin including a dunk over Taj Gibson see above. Blake was easily was the best player on the night as well. He had 37 points,12 rebounds and 2 blocks. He was 15-18 from the field and 7-7 from the free throw line. The best sophomore was Tyreke Evans with 32 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals. Shooting 15-33 from the field. John Wall impressed with some great passes and finishes on the fast break. He had 21 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists, 4 steals and 3 blocks. Evan Turner was also good with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Stephen Curry was good with 25 points and 12 assists. He 0-7 from deep though.

Wall to Blake