Boston Celtics Daily Links 12/31

by FLCeltsFan on Dec 31, 2011 11:19 AM EST in Boston Celtics News & Links

Jermaine O'Neal, in a sense, made his own debut. After scoring eight points, total, in his first three games, the Celtics center broke out last night with 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting and seven rebounds.

Brandon Bass produced another gem off the bench with 17 points, matching Ray Allen's night.

Overall the Celtics shot 52.2 percent and, with solid defense against their winless opponent, held Detroit to 43 percent.

Truth always best

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Colangelo says 2012 Olympic squad "fair comparison" with Dream Team
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Chat transcript: Forsberg on C's -
ESPN Boston Radio: Forsberg on C's
Pregame: Pierce returns vs. Pistons
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Pietrus targets debut in two weeks
Rapid reaction: Celtics 96, Pistons 85
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Pierce provides spark in return
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On The Board: Celtics 96, Pistons 85
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NESN Celtics Live Blog: Jermaine O'Neal Scores 19 in Paul Pierce's Return As C's Beat Pistons 96-85
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Milford Daily News Celtics Notebook: Awaiting reinforcements
SB Nation Celtics Vs. Pistons Final Score: Boston Cruises To First Win, 96-85
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WEEI Celtics speak familar language of success -
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MetroWest Daily News Post-deadline thoughts from Celtics' home-opening victory: Jermaine O'Neal not dead yet, feeling much better
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Ghris Wilcox close to playing, Mickael Pietrus not
Enterprise News Pietrus not ready to play
Patriot Ledger CELTICS NOTEBOOK: Pietrus will be ready within two weeks
NECN Businesses see pick up with Celtics back
SI.com Jeff Green Happy To Be Alive, Looks Forward To Returning To NBA
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Ohhh that had me scared

Haha never put Celtics center and broke in the same sentence lol

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by RotB_MattR on Dec 31, 2011 12:09 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Something I Think I Noticed In Piston Game

It seems that Doc has been trying to get KG to play more in or near the post and to take more shots. I’m not sure what has been said about the way Doc wants JO to play.

Both players didn’t look good in the first three games, but in the Detroit game they seemed to play the way they used to play, KG staying further away from the basket on offense and JO doing the same, taking more outside shots than trying to score underneath. They seemed to both play better doing their own thing. It also looks like KG, at least, doesn’t have the pop in his legs and alot of his close to the basket shots are getting blocked or he’s being tightly defended. He just looks more comfortable and he is usually unguarded when he shoots from outside.

Just wondering what others think about this observation.

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by TrueGreen on Jan 1, 2012 9:35 AM EST reply actions