Celtics updates

Can't remember the last time they've had a double-digit lead to lose. RT @Valdez_Tho how long till the Spurs lose the lead like always?

by Jeff McDonald via twitter 2/13/2014 12:55:46 AM

.@Valdez_Tho Also, it was 11 points in the first quarter. So to answer your question: "Eventually, probably."

by Jeff McDonald via twitter 2/13/2014 12:56:28 AM

Wonder if Tim Duncan looks around at these goofballs on floor with him -- 2 of them wearing masks -- as asks, "Wasn't I just in the Finals?"

by Jeff McDonald via twitter 2/13/2014 12:57:54 AM

Here to report the Celtics' pursuit of a potential No. 1 draft pick is going swimmingly, thank you very much.

by Jeff McDonald via twitter 2/13/2014 1:01:38 AM

Danny Green probably shouldn't be taking that shot with five good fingers.

by Jeff McDonald via twitter 2/13/2014 1:28:50 AM

Jeff Green slices through Spurs' D for a layup at the halftime horn. Spurs up 48-44 at the break.

by Jeff McDonald via twitter 2/13/2014 1:30:28 AM

Diaw has 13 points. Mills has 10. Belinelli has nine points, six assists.

by Jeff McDonald via twitter 2/13/2014 1:30:46 AM

At shootaround this morning, players had option of taking elevator or stairs up 3 flights to bus. Boris Diaw chose the stairs. Good for him.

by Jeff McDonald via twitter 2/13/2014 1:33:17 AM

Popovich on draft lottery: "I’m too tired from this trip to get philosophical. Why don’t you ask me something about Syria or something?"

by gary washburn via twitter 2/13/2014 1:36:43 AM

Have no idea. RT @CapriceParkerG why are Boston commentators saying this is Duncan's last game?

by Jeff McDonald via twitter 2/13/2014 2:04:33 AM

I guess. Highly improbable, though. RT @riosuave they said it could be his last game in Boston. which it's possible.

by Jeff McDonald via twitter 2/13/2014 2:06:30 AM

Olynk misses two foul shots, gets rebound, can't finish bunny. Your 2014 Boston Celtics!

by Jeff McDonald via twitter 2/13/2014 2:10:28 AM

Olynyk. Olynyk. Gotta remember that extra y.

by Jeff McDonald via twitter 2/13/2014 2:11:08 AM

Spurs lead 71-66 heading to 4Q.

by Jeff McDonald via twitter 2/13/2014 2:11:50 AM

Mills can only make 3-pointers off the bounce with a dude in his face, apparently.

by Jeff McDonald via twitter 2/13/2014 2:15:22 AM

Duncan went old-man-at-the-Y to get Humphries off his feet, then went glass. He's been doing that for 16-plus seasons.

by Jeff McDonald via twitter 2/13/2014 2:20:04 AM

Brad Stevens knocks the cobwebs off Joel Anthony to try and contend with Duncan.

by Jeff McDonald via twitter 2/13/2014 2:27:18 AM

Seriously wondering if Danny Green should have maybe not dunked that, what with the sprained finger and all.

by Jeff McDonald via twitter 2/13/2014 2:28:09 AM

Scowling? RT @HabsfanAU Rondo doing what he has been doing for years

by Jeff McDonald via twitter 2/13/2014 2:28:35 AM

Mine says 4. Because it was 4. RT @theonlyromeo why do all recaps, inc the one on spurs.com , say sa missing 3 key players?

by Jeff McDonald via twitter 2/13/2014 4:32:56 PM

The battered Spurs were having trouble making it to the All-Star break in victory. So their captain carried them: expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a…

by Jeff McDonald via twitter 2/13/2014 4:36:28 PM

Welp, about run out of laptop juice. It's been fun and OMG how is there still an hour and a half left on this flight?

by Jeff McDonald via twitter 2/13/2014 9:04:19 PM

Not sure I can fully trust a pilot who repeatedly refers to our destination as "San Antone."

by Jeff McDonald via twitter 2/13/2014 11:30:36 PM

.@BruceTennen Think we've covered this. Airport to Auburn Hills back to airport a logistical nightmare. Every beat person's least favorite.

by Jeff McDonald via twitter 2/14/2014 3:51:59 PM

Most surprising sighting at All-Star media avail: Kane from "Menace to Society" conducting interviews. Still looking for O-Dog #allstar2014

by gary washburn via twitter 2/14/2014 7:18:30 PM

Another SF recommendation: @AQRestaurant_SF . As good as it gets.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 2/16/2014 8:23:20 AM

The intro to Bill Russell's book, Russell's Rules, notes that in his 21 years of playing basketball, his team won the championship 18 times.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 2/17/2014 9:13:59 PM

Ainge: "You always hope that something could happen, but I’m not holding my breath on it at this trade deadline." b.globe.com/1kPISc7

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 2/18/2014 4:28:48 AM

My story in Tuesday's paper RT @BostonGlobe : #Celtics could be in play as trade deadline looms b.globe.com/1kPISc7

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 2/18/2014 4:38:21 AM

Wheels down in Phoenix

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 2/18/2014 6:09:58 AM

The #Suns ' trade realities & prudent approach aren't as salacious as the rumors but 2 days remain until the deadline. bit.ly/1e4kV8z

by Paul Coro via twitter 2/18/2014 4:26:34 PM

Friendly reminder: only time Celtics came close to moving Rondo was for Chris Paul in 2011. C's asking price is very high.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 2/18/2014 4:47:21 PM

Reportedly, CP3 wouldn't sign a long-term extension with the C's RT @weigel_a Why did that not happen? Rondo is fantastic but CP3 is elite.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 2/18/2014 4:56:01 PM

Stevens on the C's possibly looking night/day different after the trade deadline: "I’m not anticipating that, nor am I looking at that."

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 2/18/2014 8:50:40 PM

Game-day Orange Slices return for #SunsAtNuggets . No Ty Lawson for fading Nuggets. Thin air could be tough for Suns. bit.ly/1fwkiWm

by Paul Coro via twitter 2/18/2014 9:21:33 PM

Teams will say they "want" Rondo if only to excite their fans, but those same teams won't offer what it takes to land him.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 2/19/2014 2:35:33 AM

Suns 31, Nuggets 25 after 1Q. PHX: 46 FG%; DEN: 37 FG%; Dragic: 9p/2a; Faried: 10p; Paint pts: DEN 14-10; Bench pts: DEN 12-7 #SunsAtNuggets

by Paul Coro via twitter 2/19/2014 2:38:47 AM

Yep. Happens all the time. RT @RealGM : @BaxterHolmes Important element to remember for a lot of trade rumors this time of year.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 2/19/2014 2:43:18 AM

The Suns bench missed its first 7 shots and is 3 for 13 with 2 turnovers. A 14-point lead is now at 33-32 with 8:43 til half. #SunsAtNuggets

by Paul Coro via twitter 2/19/2014 2:47:25 AM

Of the 30 players drafted along with Rajon Rondo in the first round of the '06 NBA Draft, 18 are out of the NBA #stunning

by gary washburn via twitter 2/19/2014 2:52:09 AM

The Suns scored 2 points in the 2nd quarter's first 4:30. Now with 4 starters back, they have 10 points in 1:42. PHX 43-36. #SunsAtNuggets

by Paul Coro via twitter 2/19/2014 2:55:01 AM

Left in with 3 fouls after Faried's post, Plumlee gets a 4th on Hickson's post. Frye already has 3. Len returns. PHX 50-44. #SunsAtNuggets

by Paul Coro via twitter 2/19/2014 2:59:36 AM

Faried scored 16 points total in the previous 3 losses to the Suns. He has an active 14 in the first half tonight. PHX 50-46. #SunsAtNuggets

by Paul Coro via twitter 2/19/2014 3:02:09 AM

Now, it's Plumlee with 4 fouls, Frye with 3 fouls, Len with 3 fouls & Markieff with 2 fouls. #FreeSlava PHX 52-49 #SunsAtNuggets

by Paul Coro via twitter 2/19/2014 3:07:03 AM

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