Celtics updates

Live updates and analysis from the Globe's Adam Himmelsbach and Gary Washburn.

3rd & 7 37yd

The Celtics got smashed again last night. Here's my attempt at making it interesting: b.globe.com/1fJmiQv

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/6/2014 1:29:17 PM
Paul Pierce said he didn't see what the big deal was about Rondo's BirthdayGate: "He wasn't playing anyway."

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/7/2014 3:08:14 PM
Pierce: "I'm glad he celebrated his birthday...Happy birthday Rondo!"

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/7/2014 3:09:34 PM
#LarryBird MT @russbengtson Shooting in sleeves is really hard, no one could shoot great while wearing sleeves: youtube.com/watch?v=wx6Oeo…

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/7/2014 3:32:12 PM
Rondo hit another 3-pointer, his 18th this season, which marks a new career-high.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/8/2014 12:47:18 AM
Here's my story from earlier this week about how Ron Adams has helped Rondo refine his shot: b.globe.com/1eVe3zD

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/8/2014 12:50:14 AM
Another trey for Rondo. He has 19 3-pointers in 17 games. His previous season-high was 17 in 81 games in 2009-10.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/8/2014 12:55:39 AM
Rondo is shooting 19-51 (37%) from 3-point range this season. RT @sean_collins23 : @BaxterHolmes Do we have a percentage?

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/8/2014 12:57:27 AM
Rondo has hit all 3 of his 3-point attempts in the first quarter. His career-high for 3-pointers in a game is 4, by the way.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/8/2014 1:03:52 AM
Rondo w/ 13 points in the 1Q on 5-6 shooting, including 3-3 from deep. Has 5 rbs, 2 asts. He's gunning for a triple-double.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/8/2014 1:06:56 AM
3-pointers: Celtics 5/9, Nets 0-12.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/8/2014 1:12:12 AM
He has 5. The Celtics have 18 all told. RT @MrTrpleDouble10 : Rondo has as many rebounds as the Nets team

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/8/2014 1:14:02 AM
Kelly Olynyk's inner-Canadian is showing tonight. He just flattened Deron Williams on a screen. Physical all-around game for the rookie.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/8/2014 1:29:43 AM
Halftime: Celtics 53, Nets 41

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/8/2014 1:40:01 AM
Deron Williams made a trey. The Nets are now 1-18 from long range.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/8/2014 1:59:46 AM
Rondo with 17 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds midway through the 3Q.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/8/2014 2:09:46 AM
End 3Q: Celtics 78, Nets 70

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/8/2014 2:23:38 AM
Paul Pierce wouldn’t mind rejoining the Celtics. My story, for the late-night crowd: b.globe.com/1ciW079

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/8/2014 7:06:56 AM
Thoughtful Jason Collins quiet in return to Boston b.globe.com/1ozd6hc via @BostonGlobe

by gary washburn via twitter 3/8/2014 4:11:05 PM
The Knicks have 23 wins. The Celtics have 21 wins. One of these teams is trying.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/8/2014 6:50:38 PM
My latest #Celtics in-depth piece will be in Sunday's @BostonGlobe .

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/9/2014 3:36:00 AM
My piece in Sunday's @BostonGlobe on @RajonRondo , the @Celtics ' last man standing: b.globe.com/1ip0qfo

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/9/2014 7:00:09 AM
My latest in-depth is on @RajonRondo , the @celtics ' last man standing: b.globe.com/1ip0qfo http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BiSNlgjCcAArmHK.jpg

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/9/2014 12:13:46 PM
Interviewed about 20 people close to @RajonRondo . Wrote nearly 3,000 words. My latest in-depth: b.globe.com/1ip0qfo

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/9/2014 2:33:53 PM
Ex-Oak Hill teammates Josh Smith & Rondo have talked a/b teaming up. Smith: "We always tell each other how surreal a moment that would be."

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/9/2014 9:27:32 PM
Pre-game reading: my in-depth on Rajon Rondo, the #Celtics ' last man standing: b.globe.com/1ip0qfo http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BiUQ_c1CQAMnHDt.jpg

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/9/2014 9:47:55 PM
End 1Q: Celtics 26, Pistons 22. Rondo on pace for 24 assists.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/9/2014 10:34:54 PM
Joshn Smith has attempted 205 3-pointers this season, a career-high, he is shooting 23 percent on those shots #pistons

by gary washburn via twitter 3/9/2014 11:05:23 PM
Josh Smith has attempted 205 3-pointers this season, a career-high, he is shooting 23 percent on those shots #pistons

by gary washburn via twitter 3/9/2014 11:05:42 PM
Very impressive RT @MrTrpleDouble10 : Rondo and Jeff Green with some playground hoops vs DET - twitpic.com/dxupsb

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/9/2014 11:07:55 PM
In 2009-10, Josh Smith attempted just 7 3-pointers and shot a career best 50.5 percent. He attempted 154 the next season #pistons

by gary washburn via twitter 3/9/2014 11:10:33 PM
Halftime: Celtics 57, Pistons 49

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/9/2014 11:11:48 PM
Drummond has 18 rebounds. The Celtics have 27 as a team.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/9/2014 11:38:08 PM
Rondo has 13 assists, a season-high.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/9/2014 11:39:02 PM
Celtics moving the ball well tonight, with 27 assists on 34 made field goals.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/9/2014 11:41:03 PM
Smith, Monroe and Drummond have 39 of the Pistons' 43 rebounds. Drummond has 19.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/9/2014 11:43:37 PM
Rondo has as many assists as the Pistons: 15.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/9/2014 11:47:50 PM
End 3Q: Celtics 95, Pistons 84

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/9/2014 11:49:33 PM
The #celtics have a stunning 36 assists on 43 made baskets

by gary washburn via twitter 3/10/2014 12:08:02 AM
Final: Celtics 118, Pistons 111. Rondo has 11 points and a season-high 18 assists.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/10/2014 12:33:06 AM
#celtics beat #pistons 118-111; Rondo with 11 points, 18 assists and zero turnovers. Three #pistons with double-doubles.

by gary washburn via twitter 3/10/2014 12:34:31 AM
Chris Babb confirms he gets another 10-day deal #celtics

by gary washburn via twitter 3/10/2014 12:58:40 AM
Fact RT @J_Deer : Coming up next @BaxterHolmes will join @adamjones985 on @985TheSportsHub #Celtics

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/10/2014 11:00:18 PM
On Sunday, Rondo referred to "feeding the pig." That's what Doc Rivers used to tell his players when he wanted them to feed the hot hand.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/10/2014 11:22:16 PM
#indianapolis #celtics #pacers http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BieWmTzCQAAlDIw.jpg

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 3/11/2014 8:48:34 PM