Paul Pierce says there is ‘nothing wrong’ with his knee, but it sure doesn’t look that way (Ball Don’t Lie)

The truth is plain to see, as is The Truth. Boston Celtic legend Paul Pierce has not moved well since suffering a sprained knee in Game 4 of his team’s first-round series against Atlanta. He suffered a sprained MCL, in fact, and though his next two outings against the Hawks were passable (17 points [...]

Paul Pierce dunks early, attacks often to set pace in Celtics’ Game 3 win (VIDEOS) (Ball Don’t Lie)

After the combination of a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee and the defensive efforts of the Philadelphia 76ers (and primarily Andre Iguodala) had him looking less than his best in the first two games of the Eastern Conference semifinals, Paul Pierce came into Wednesday night’s Game 3 bent on attacking. He’d managed [...]

Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers, Eastern Semis Game 3: Fan Playoff Preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

It appears the series between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers will be a nail-biter if the last two games are any indication as to what to expect. Boston took Game 1 on Saturday, May 12 by the score of 92-91 while Game 2 belonged to Philadelphia on Monday by the score of 82-81.
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Turner shines as Philadelphia 76ers level NBA series (AFP)

Evan Turner scored the go-ahead layup and drained a couple of key free throws down the stretch as Philadelphia held on for a 82-81 win over Boston to even their Eastern Conference playoff series at 1-1.
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The Resurrection of the Boston Celtics: A Fan’s Perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Let’s all return momentarily to the beginning of the 2011-2012 NBA season.
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Garnett galvanizes Celtics in Game 1 win vs. Sixers (The SportsXchange)

BOSTON — Kevin Garnett is starting to turn the playoffs into his personal showcase.
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Celtics Can’t Let Themselves Look Ahead Towards Heat: A Fan’s Analysis (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the only two obstacles left to prevent a Boston Celtics-Miami Heat Eastern Conference final. Sixers fans like myself would like to help prevent this mega showdown by knocking off the Celtics, yet we know it will be an uphill battle in the second round. But if Boston is looking [...]

Celtics Pull Out One Last Brutal Win Over Hawks: A Fan’s Recap (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics each had a chance to advance at home in their Game 6’s on May 10. Sixers fans like myself had to pay attention to both games, especially since a Philadelphia win would make the Celtics and Atlanta Hawks’ Game 6 much more important. As such, when the Sixers somehow [...]

76ers Must Find Killer Instinct in Game 6 Before Its Too Late: A Fan’s Preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers lost their first opportunity to close out the Chicago Bulls in Game 5 on May 8. Yet Sixers fans like myself can be comforted by how their second chance is at the Wells Fargo Center, where they’ve beaten the Bulls twice already. But if Game 6 on May 10 doesn’t close out [...]

Rondo helps Celtics beat Hawks 90-84 in OT (The Associated Press)

BOSTON (AP) Celtics coach Doc Rivers looked at his aging team at the end of regulation, and he wasn’t encouraged by what he saw.
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Hawks-Celtics Preview (The Associated Press)

WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) When Rajon Rondo first saw his teammates again after Game 2 of their playoff series against Atlanta, he shook their hands and thanked them for pulling out a victory in his absence.
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Boston Celtics Even Up Series Against Hawks with Huge Performance by Pierce: A Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

With Rajon Rondo suspended and Ray Allen injured, there was no way the Boston Celtics could have evened up the series against the Atlanta Hawks, right? Apparently Paul Pierce had something to say about that, coming up huge for the Celtics in their 87-80 over the Hawks on May 1.
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Celtics win without Rondo, who will be back for Game 3 (The SportsXchange)

The Boston Celtics were forced to go without Rajon Rondo in Tuesday night’s Game 2 against the Atlanta Hawks, and they still came away with an 87-80 victory to even the series at 1-1.
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Rondo tirade could be mean double-loss for Celtics (The Associated Press)

ATLANTA (AP) Talk about a tough playoff opener for the Boston Celtics.
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Golden State Warriors’ Dismal Season Made Slightly Better After Draft Tiebreakers: Fan Breakdown (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

I’ll be the first to admit the Golden State Warriors have looked pretty horrific the last 20 years. Aside from a couple of playoff appearances, the Warriors really have nothing to show for the efforts put forth by the team year in and year out. The 2012 NBA season was no different for a team [...]

Pierce practices, Allen doesn’t for Celtics (The Associated Press)

WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) The aging Boston Celtics are gearing up for what could be one final run at a title, and Ray Allen isn’t on the court.
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Josh Smith grows up for NBA playoff-bound Atlanta (The Associated Press)

ATLANTA (AP) Josh Smith can still come across as nothing more than a big kid.
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Bucks-Celtics Preview (The Associated Press)

With the playoffs about to start, the Boston Celtics still expect to take a business-like approach to their final regular season game.
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Heat-Celtics Preview (The Associated Press)

For both the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics, resting stars appears to be the priority over any possible improvement in postseason positioning.
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Hawks beat short-handed Celtics 97-92 (The Associated Press)

ATLANTA (AP) When the Boston Celtics played the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, it might have been a precursor to an NBA playoff series, but it certainly didn’t qualify as a ”preview.”
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NBA Capsules (The Associated Press)

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) Carmelo Anthony scored 21 of his 33 points in the first quarter, and the New York Knicks beat the Nets 104-95 on Wednesday night in their last trip to New Jersey.
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Detroit’s crazy week is typical of the NBA’s strange, disappointing season (Ball Don’t Lie)

Even given the disparate levels of competition — jumping from the terrible Cleveland Cavaliers to the quite-competent Atlanta Hawks is quite the leap — how in the hell did the Detroit Pistons go from winning by 39 points on Tuesday night against the Cavs to bowing by 32 to the Hawks on Wednesday ? [...]

Celtics-Hawks Preview (The Associated Press)

If the Boston Celtics don’t win in Atlanta on Friday night, they’ll probably have to open the playoffs there next weekend.
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Hawks tune up for playoffs, rout Pistons 116-84 (The Associated Press)

ATLANTA (AP) Tracy McGrady led six players in double figures and the playoff-bound Atlanta Hawks built a 37-point lead in the first half on the way to a 116-84 rout of the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.
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Rajon Rondo Shows How Great of a Point Guard He Really is in Win Over Bobcats: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Even without the likes of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen in the lineup, the Rajon Rondo-led Boston Celtics got by the Charlotte Bobcats with ease on April 15, by the score of 94-82.
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Magic-Cavaliers Preview (AP)

Without injured star Dwight Howard, the Orlando Magic might have a tough time extending their recent stretch of success against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Jose Calderon: Will Not Play Sunday (RotoWire)

Update: Calderon (eye) will not travel to Atlanta for Sunday’s game against the Hawks for precautionary reasons, Raptors’ Public Relations reports.
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Magic’s Dwight Howard out again with back spasms (AP)

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Magic center Dwight Howard will sit out Orlando’s home game Friday night against Atlanta because of back spasms.
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Create-a-Caption: Joe Johnson questions the Hawks’ play-calling ()

“Hey, Coach Drew … not to be all ‘Johnny Highest-Paid Player Pulling Rank’ over here, but are you sure a Jeff Teague several-feet-wide airball is the best play for us to be running in crunch time?”
“They’ll never expect it, Joe.”
“Yeah, but there’s like 10 seconds left and we’re down three in a [...]

Celtics’ O’Neal plans season-ending wrist surgery (PA SportsTicker)

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer
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Hawks co-owner Levenson dispels Smith trade rumors (AP)

The Atlanta Hawks have no plans to deal Josh Smith before Thursday’s deadline, according to their co-owner. “The likelihood of us trading Josh at the trade deadline is as close to zero as you can get,” Bruce Levenson told The Associated Press on Tuesday. “There were a bunch of guys in the All-Star game that [...]

The NBA’s 10 Worst Players in the Last 10 Years – Fan’s Analysis (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

NBA fans are always debating the question: “Who is the best NBA player ever?” They then argue about MJ, Kobe, Wilt, Bill Russell, and the like. Me? I like to go against the grain and ask questions like, “Who are the worst NBA players?” Rather than just focusing…
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Josh Smith leads Hawks past Kings 106-99 (AP)

After publicly asking management to trade him a few days ago, Josh Smith gave the Atlanta Hawks too many reasons not to on Sunday night against the Sacramento Kings. A disgruntled veteran who has played all eight seasons with Atlanta, Smith scored 19 of his 28 points in the second half for the Hawks, who [...]

Pistons hold off Hawks 86-85 (AP)

Tayshaun Prince made a driving left-handed shot with 24.3 seconds remaining, and the Detroit Pistons held on to beat the Atlanta Hawks 86-85 on Friday night. Detroit wasted a 12-point fourth-quarter lead and trailed by one after Jeff Teague’s layup with 36.6 seconds to play, but Prince answered and Atlanta’s Joe Johnson missed a contested [...]

Report: Hawks’ Smith asked to be traded (Yahoo! Sports)

Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith has told team officials he wants to be traded by the March 15 deadline, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Smith, who is under contract through next season, had said last year he wanted to be traded, and the Journal-Constitution reported…
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Wade (ankle) in lineup against Hawks (PA SportsTicker)

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer
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Oklahoma City Thunder’s Turnovers Lead to Loss to Atlanta Hawks: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Oklahoma City Thunder came into the final game of their road trip with questions about whether or not Russell Westbrook would play. The Atlanta Hawks came in struggling over their last nine games and knew they would be without Joe Johnson. When Westbrook took the court, it looked good for the Thunder but the [...]

Video: Atlanta’s Josh Smith does terrible things to Serge Ibaka, also dunks ()

Atlanta Hawks forward and non-All-Star Josh Smith is quite the up and down player. The idea of consistency working as up and down doesn’t really make sense, because you can be consistently inconsistent, but his effort levels and all-around basketball-themed smarts often go up and down. He can board, but usually not following a block [...]

Hawks’ Johnson out two more games (Yahoo! Sports)

Joe Johnson will be out for the Atlanta Hawks at least two more games, the team announced. Johnson will miss Friday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, making it his third missed game in his last four, as well as the All-Star Game.
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Hawks sign C Erick Dampier for remainder of season (AP)

Center Erick Dampier, who has been with Atlanta on a pair of 10-day contracts, has signed with the Hawks for the remainder of the season. The Hawks initially signed the 15-year veteran Feb. 9 when the team was short-handed at center following injuries to Al Horford and Jason Collins. Horford, an All-Star last season, tore [...]

Kobe the owner wouldn’t settle for overlooking Lin (PA SportsTicker)

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer
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Atlanta Hawks March 2012 National and Local TV Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Atlanta Hawks are doing all they can to bring an NBA championship home this season. Don’t expect the likes of Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, and Jeff Teague to give up the fight. With a strong month of March, they will be one step closer to the NBA Playoffs.
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Van Gundy rips lack of effort (Yahoo! Sports)

Coach Stan Van Gundy has been restrained in his belief that the Magic have regressed defensively in recent weeks. It was tough to be too critical of a team that was 10 games above .500. On Thursday, though, he made it clear what he thought: His team doesn’t care enough.
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Hawks’ Johnson out of All-Star Game (Yahoo! Sports)

The left knee tendinitis that has sidelined Joe Johnson will keep the Atlanta Hawks guard out of the NBA All-Star Game. Johnson had an MRI Tuesday which confirmed the initial diagnosis, the team said. He will miss the game against the Knicks on Wednesday and the game against Orlando…
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Hawks’ G Johnson likely to miss Knicks game (AP)

The Atlanta Hawks say All-Star guard Joe Johnson is doubtful for Wednesday’s game against the New York Knicks because of tendinitis in his left knee. Johnson left in the third quarter of a loss to the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Forward Marvin Williams is expected to return when the Hawks face the Knicks in [...]

Brown sits down with World Peace after hearing complaint (Yahoo! Sports)

It’s a long way from the level of Phil Jackson calling Kobe Bryant “uncoachable,” but first-year Lakers coach Mike Brown had to have a little talk with Metta World Peace on Tuesday morning. Brown said he took issue with a comment from World Peace to CBSSports.com…
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Nash has 24 points to lead Suns past Hawks 99-90 (AP)

On the eve of his 38th birthday, Steve Nash showed he can still control a game. Nash had 24 points and 11 assists while missing only three shots, and the Phoenix Suns closed the third quarter with a 24-6 run and beat the Atlanta Hawks 99-90 on Monday night. Nash, whose birthday is Tuesday, made [...]

Clippers beat out field for Martin (Yahoo! Sports)

Kenyon Martin will join the Los Angeles Clippers, according to a report. The free-agent forward who bought himself out of his deal with a Chinese Basketball League team in December, will earn the team’s mini-mid-level exception of $ 2.5 million, according to ESPNLA.com.
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Johnson scores 30 as Hawks pummel Raptors (The Canadian Press)

TORONTO – Joe Johnson was so dominant against the Toronto Raptors, he needed just three quarters to match his season high in scoring.
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Hawks stun Pistons 107-101 in OT (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 28 of his 30 points after halftime, including a tying 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left in regulation, and the Atlanta Hawks stunned the Detroit Pistons 107-101 in overtime Friday night. Atlanta forced overtime with a pair of late 3-pointers. Marvin Williams made one with 33.5 seconds left in the fourth quarter to [...]

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