The Celtics needed three overtimes, but managed to get their seventh win in a row, with a 118-114 victory over the Denver Nuggets at the TD Garden. Denver had come into the game having won nine in a row themselves. The Celtics were paced by the "old" guys, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Jason Terry, … Continue reading 3 OT Effort Lifts Celtics To 7th Straight Win
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 56 vs. the Pistons
Celtics (42-13) vs. Detroit (14-42) February 10, 1980 Boston Garden The headline spoke for itself. PISTOL, BIRD BLAST PISTONS, 128-111 The Boston Globe printed what the 21st sellout crowd (a new franchise record) witnessed at the Garden. The pairing of Larry Bird and Pete Maravich led the Celtics to victory, humiliating the Pistons, 128-111, delivering … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 56 vs. the Pistons
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 55 vs. the Pacers
Celtics (41-13) vs. Indiana (27-29) February 8, 1980 Boston Garden The Celtics continued to roll over the competition, squashing Indiana, 130-108, on New Bedford Night at the Garden. While Olympic boxing hopeful Andre McCoy was being honored and boxing fans were salivating over his future, the Celtics were busy winning their sixth straight game. This was … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 55 vs. the Pacers
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 54 vs. the 76ers
Celtics (40-13) vs. Philadelphia (39-14) February 6, 1980 Boston Garden In the team's most impressive win of the season, the Celtics began their post-All Star break schedule by destroying the mighty Philadelphia 76ers, 129-110, in front of a capacity crowd at the Garden. The win was particularly impressive as the C's allowed Julius Erving to … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 54 vs. the 76ers
Celtics Crush Lakers As Nemo Bears Down On New England
The Celtics destroyed the Los Angeles Lakers last night at TD Garden 116-95 in an impressive display of ball movement and aggressive defense, while the Lakers folded quickly, with only Kobe Bryant (27 points) being competitive. Check all the coverage at Celticslinks.com. While many are eager to rush and make the statement that the Celtics … Continue reading Celtics Crush Lakers As Nemo Bears Down On New England
Bruins, Celtics Invade and Conquer Canada
Both the Bruins and the Celtics were North of the border last night, and both came away with victories. The Bruins got a terrific performance from Tuukka Rask, who withstood an early pelleting from the Montreal Canadiens and the Bruins got third period goals from Tyler Seguin and David Krejci for a 2-1 win over … Continue reading Bruins, Celtics Invade and Conquer Canada
Mixed Bag Of Sports As February Gets Underway
February has always been a transitional month in sports. Once the Super Bowl is over, focus shifts to the NBA and NHL, and eventually to Spring Training, as the Red Sox equipment truck leaves today, and workouts start up officially next week. There will still be football talk...the combine, draft prep, and of course the … Continue reading Mixed Bag Of Sports As February Gets Underway
Making The Rounds, New England Style
By Chris Warner A few years ago over on Patriot Daily, we reviewed Patriots drafts under Bill Belichick round by round. With their 2012 rookie haul showing strong potential – and a different approach in recent draft strategy – it’s time to take another look at April additions since 2000. This year, New England has … Continue reading Making The Rounds, New England Style
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 53 vs. the Bullets
Celtics (39-13) vs. Washington (23-28) January 31, 1980 Capital Centre The Celtics ended the first half of the season by embarrassing the back-to-back defending Eastern Conference champions on their home floor. The NBA landscape was changing: the Celtics had replaced the Bullets as one of the East's top two teams, and the second half of … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 53 vs. the Bullets
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 52 vs. the Cavaliers
Celtics (38-13) vs. Cleveland (23-31) January 30, 1980 Boston Garden Bill Fitch must have been happy to be coaching on the home bench for this one. The Celtics returned to the Boston Garden to defeat the Cavs in their final home game before the All Star break. After defeating the Bulls the night before, the … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 52 vs. the Cavaliers
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