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John Smoltz: This Is Not a Feel-Good Story

John Smoltz was smiling in front of his locker on Tuesday afternoon as he finally confirmed that he will return to ...

Ray Allen: At a Loss

The good news for Ray Allen is that, win or lose on Sunday night in Game 7, he has seen the ...

Celtics’ Rajon Rondo: “I Guess We Just Choked”

ORLANDO—Rajon Rondo didn’t mince words following a bitter 83-75 loss to the Orlando Magic that has forced Game Seven Sunday night ...

Tempers Flare: Stephon Marbury and Hedo Turkoglu Spar in Game Six

ORLANDO—You can sense the urgency picking up. The Celtics want to end the series and the Magic want a game seven ...

The NBA Playoffs: Game Six, First Quarter Blog Thoughts

ORLANDO—Some early thoughts from Amway Arena. Doc Rivers, who stressed the importance of his big men to play disciplined before the game,  ...

Final Thoughts before Game Six

ORLANDO—Doc Rivers is hopeful the referee trio of Dan Crawford, Dick Bavetta, and Mark Davis call Game Six the way the ...

Back to the scene of the crime

ORLANDO—Doc Rivers readily admitted after Game Five that the Celtics stole victory from the the Orlando Magic on the parquet. But ...

Doc Rivers: Why Would They Change?

Dwight Howard called for more touches following his team’s collapse in game five in Boston. Then he met with his coach ...

Close out special

ORLANDO - Doc Rivers could live without suspense for once. On the quest for a 17th title, the Celtics head coach watched ...

Kendrick Perkins: Dwight Howard Has a “Point To Prove”

The man assigned with covering Dwight Howard expects a Superman effort from the outspoken Orlando center. “Yeah, he’ll probably come out with ...

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