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Paul Pierce: Game 5 is a "must-win"
The Pistons never use the phrase "must-win game" unless they're literally at risk of being eliminated. A lot of fans don't agree with it, but now I see why they do it. From the MetroWest Daily News (via CelticsBlog): While no one was particularly happy with the Game 4 effort last night, the...
On Boston’s (over)reaction
It's been a couple of days, but it's still a topic of conversation among fans: did Boston celebrate a bit too much following their win against the Pistons? It seemed that way to those who watched the end of the game unfold. From Chris Sheridan's game recap for ESPN: Quite a scene it was, the one...
5/02/2009 - Celtics win epic series with Bulls
(A suited Garnett celebrates in Game 5. Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler, Getty Images) It may not have been the most memorable series, or the most significant, or the most star-filled. But when it was all said and done, the 2009 first round series between the Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls, which...
Today in Sports History: June 17th
(The chase. Photo by Larry Ho, L.A. Times) 6/17/1960 - The Splendid Splinter drops 500th bombAt 41 years and 291 days old, Ted Williams hits the 500th home run of his illustrious career. Considered by many to be the greatest hitter of all time, Williams lost three full seasons when he fought...
Today in Sports History: May 18th
(Pippen and Davis. Photo by Bill Kostroun, AP Photos) 5/18/1912 - Substitute Tigers lose to A'sThe Detroit Tigers of the American League stage the first players strike in baseball history. They were protesting the indefinite suspension of Ty Cobb, who in a game three days earlier had beaten up a...
Supreme Effort Falls Short Against Boston In OT
Do...do I know you? 2 losses in a row hurts, but considering the circumstances it’s pretty understandable. Miami overcame a rough start and played an amazingly competitive game against Boston without their best player. Decision making on offense was questionable at times, but overall...
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