With this victory, the Celtics have beaten every team at least once this season. The last time that happens is in 1990-91. But the game alone is a statement game, avenging last weekend's loss in New Orleans.
Chris Paul paces the Hornets with 22 points and 10 assists. Rondo, who plays with sore right hamstring, gets 17 points and 4 assists.
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Sunday, March 30, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
Celtics-Suns Game (Round 2) Highlight
Having play against the Pistons and then the Celtics back-to-back, Steve Nash gives his verdict, "It's a toss-up ... Both terrific teams; two of the favorites, that's for sure."
O'Neal said, "Both those teams ... you have to play damn near perfect basketball, especially at their place."
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A day after Rajon Rondo have put a SportsCenter move on Steve Nash, Rondo spent the afternoon watching practice from the stationary bike. He has tweaked his right hamstring at some point during the third quarter.
Rondo is optimistic to play tomorrow, against Chris Paul and his Hornets.
O'Neal said, "Both those teams ... you have to play damn near perfect basketball, especially at their place."
Watch highlight (NBA TV, ESPN).
A day after Rajon Rondo have put a SportsCenter move on Steve Nash, Rondo spent the afternoon watching practice from the stationary bike. He has tweaked his right hamstring at some point during the third quarter.
Rondo is optimistic to play tomorrow, against Chris Paul and his Hornets.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Celtics-Hornets Game Highlight
Rondo (23 points, 7 assists and 2 steals) has equalled the performance of Chris Paul (19 points, 7 assists and 2 steals). But CP, who play only 29 minutes because of foul trouble, has won the game with a pair of clutch jumpers.
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(Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE/Getty Images)
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Celtics-Mavericks Game Highlight
The Celtics has become the first team to go 3-0 on-the-road against the Spurs, the Rockers and the Mavericks since the Sacramento Kings in November 2001.
The previous Celtics has achieved such accomplishment goes back to 1986-87, when the original Big Threes have played together.
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Doc River's conclusion is that this is the closest thing to what the Celtics will face in the play-off, ie. winning game when they are struggle scoring. It is a valuable experience which is lacking for this team.
The previous Celtics has achieved such accomplishment goes back to 1986-87, when the original Big Threes have played together.
Watch highlight and post-game comments (NBA TV).
Doc River's conclusion is that this is the closest thing to what the Celtics will face in the play-off, ie. winning game when they are struggle scoring. It is a valuable experience which is lacking for this team.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Celtics-Spurs Game (Round 2) Highlight
The anticipated match-up could potentially be a preview of the playoff Final, featuring Garnett vs Duncan; Rondo vs Parker; Ray Allen vs Ginobili; Pierce vs Bowen and the Celtics' bench vs the Spurs' bench.
(Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
Trailing by 22 early in second quarter, Celtics' energy and defence help them to get back in the game. Sam Cassell gets 12 in that quarter and cut the margin to 10. Rondo then picks it up in the third quarter. He gets 12 of his 20 and close the gap to 2.
Cassell’s 3-pointer with 46 seconds left gives the Celtics the lead for good, and Rondo adds a huge offensive rebound and hit two free throws after Cassell’s 3.
As for the match-up of PGs, Rondo has edged out Tony Parker on both ends of the court. Still, Parker is able to make a uncontested layup in the final seconds to make it a 2 points game.
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