<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Celticsclub.com News</title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com</link><description>Boston Celtics Fans Website</description><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1691.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:56:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Garnett will make his first visit back to Minnesota in uniform Friday (he was injured for their game last season), and coach Doc Rivers would like him and his teammates to be relatively quiet for the 48 minutes. The Celtics have been able to back up]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1692.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:56:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Celtics are a big draw, and not just in person. The team's games on Comcast SportsNet are drawing more than double the audience they did two years ago when the club was near the bottom of the NBA. The Celtics averaged a 1.6 household rating in New E]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1693.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:56:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rajon Rondo, Shooting guard Ray Allen, Small forward Paul Pierce, Power forward Kevin Garnett, Center Kendrick Perkins. Bench -- Guard/Forward Tony Allen, Guard Eddie House, Center Leon Powe, Forward Glen Davis. PLAYER NO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics-Timberwolves Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-timberwolves-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:56:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Garnett was the face of the Minnesota Timberwolves' franchise for a dozen years before being traded to the Boston Celtics prior to last season.In his highly anticipated return to the Target Center in February, an appreciative crowd paid tribute to G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rondo, Celtics outplay Iverson, Pistons]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/rondo-celtics-outplay-iverson-pistons.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:56:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Allen Iverson trade looked good for the Pistons when they handed the Lakers their first loss of the season and snapped Cleveland's eight-game winning streak.It hasn't helped them against the team they need to beat most.Rajon Rondo had 18 points and ei]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[This time KG will play at Target Center]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/this-time-kg-will-play-at-target-center.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:56:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Garnett's return to Target Center after being traded to Boston was as emotional and riveting as it was short.On a chilly February night last season, Minnesota basketball fans packed the arena once more to cheer their departed hero, giving KG a deafe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics win without suspended KG 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-win-without-suspended-kg-1697.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:56:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was quiet - too quiet - in the Boston locker room before the game. On the floor, the Celtics managed to replace Kevin Garnett's intensity just fine."Not having a great player out there, you definitely miss him," point guard Rajon Rondo said after Bosto]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has East turned the tables on West? 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/has-east-turned-the-tables-on-west--1698.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:56:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last year the West feasted on the East. So far this season it's been the opposite. Randy Hill examines this conference power shift.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1682.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics will have Kevin Garnett in uniform for the toughback-to-back Thursday and Friday against Detroit (home) and Minnesota(away). He wasn't allowed in the building Tuesday for the game againstthe Knicks after being suspended for his actions in Satu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1683.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With Kevin Garnett out, the Celtics started Brian Scalabrine atpower forward."It kind of keeps our second unit intact," said coach Doc Rivers."I just think keeping our bench intact -- especially at the five andfour (is important). Leon (Powe) and Baby (]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1684.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rajon Rondo, Shooting guard RayAllen, Small forward Paul Pierce, Power forward Kevin Garnett, CenterKendrick Perkins. Bench -- Guard-forward Tony Allen, Guard EddieHouse, Center Leon Powe, Forward Glen Davis.PLAYER NOTES:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons-Celtics Preview 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/pistons-celtics-preview-1685.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Pistons have cooled off two of the NBA's hottest teams in less than a week. With a meeting with the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics looming, they're likely looking forward to their next opportunity to spoil a contender's night.The Piston]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Tuesday review]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/court-awareness-tuesday-review.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wizards fans want Gilbert Arenas back, but John Lorge isn't sure he can save them. Get the full review of last night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics win without suspended KG 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-win-without-suspended-kg-1687.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was quiet - too quiet - in the Boston locker room before the game. On the floor, the Celtics managed to replace Kevin Garnett's intensity just fine."Not having a great player out there, you definitely miss him," point guard Rajon Rondo said after Bosto]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has East turned the tables on West?]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/has-east-turned-the-tables-on-west-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last year the West feasted on the East. So far this season it's been the opposite. Randy Hill examines this conference power shift.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rivers calls Garnett suspension 'ridiculous' 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/rivers-calls-garnett-suspension-ridiculous--1689.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers wasn't too happy about being forced to play without All-Star Kevin Garnett against the New York Knicks.Garnett was suspended for one game for hitting Milwaukee's Andrew Bogut in the face near the end of Saturday's game."I w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Magic show is no disappearing act 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/this-magic-show-is-no-disappearing-act-1690.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With yet another victory Tuesday, the Magic are looking like contenders. Charley Rosen discusses whether it's real or an illusion.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1674.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rajon Rondo, Shooting guard RayAllen, Small forward Paul Pierce, Power forward Kevin Garnett, CenterKendrick Perkins. Bench -- Guard-forward Tony Allen, Guard EddieHouse, Center Leon Powe, Forward Glen Davis.PLAYER NOTES:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1675.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics will have Kevin Garnett in uniform for the toughback-to-back Thursday and Friday against Detroit (home) and Minnesota(away). He wasn't allowed in the building Tuesday for the game againstthe Knicks after being suspended for his actions in Satu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1676.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With Kevin Garnett out, the Celtics started Brian Scalabrine atpower forward."It kind of keeps our second unit intact," said coach Doc Rivers."I just think keeping our bench intact -- especially at the five andfour (is important). Leon (Powe) and Baby (]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics win without suspended KG]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-win-without-suspended-kg.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was quiet - too quiet - in the Boston locker room before the game. On the floor, the Celtics managed to replace Kevin Garnett's intensity just fine."Not having a great player out there, you definitely miss him," point guard Rajon Rondo said after Bosto]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rivers calls Garnett suspension 'ridiculous']]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/rivers-calls-garnett-suspension-ridiculous-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers wasn't too happy about being forced to play without All-Star Kevin Garnett against the New York Knicks.Garnett was suspended for one game for hitting Milwaukee's Andrew Bogut in the face near the end of Saturday's game."I w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Magic show is no disappearing act]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/this-magic-show-is-no-disappearing-act.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With yet another victory Tuesday, the Magic are looking like contenders. Charley Rosen discusses whether it's real or an illusion.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Two combine for 55 in Celts' OT win 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/big-two-combine-for-55-in-celts-ot-win-1680.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce scored 28 points, Ray Allen added 27 and the pair accounted for all nine points in overtime, lifting the Boston Celtics to a scrappy 102-97 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.Allen and Pierce were without the final member of th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billups, Nuggets surprise Celtics in Boston 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/billups-nuggets-surprise-celtics-in-boston-1681.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since his trade to the Denver Nuggets, Chauncey Billups has done something customary for him.Win.The Nuggets are 4-1 since Billups' arrived after a Nov. 3 trade with the Pistons. And on Friday night, the Nuggets added a statement game to their resume, bea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1667.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--All Five Boston starters are listed on the Eastern Conference All-Star ballot. For Rajon Rondo and Kendrick Perkins, it is the first time their names have been included. For Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, meanwhile, being on the ballot is a y]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1668.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rajon Rondo, Shooting guard Ray Allen, Small forward Paul Pierce, Power forward Kevin Garnett, Center Kendrick Perkins. Bench -- Guard/forward Tony Allen, Guard Eddie House, Center Leon Powe, Forward Glen Davis. PLAYER NO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1669.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics had two whole days off before meeting the Knicks on Tuesday, and while that may not seem like such a big deal, it certainly is to them. Saturday's game in Milwaukee was their fifth in seven nights and eighth in the last 12. "I've never seen a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks-Celtics Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/knicks-celtics-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An NBA championship showed just how good the Boston Celtics can be with Kevin Garnett in their lineup. On Tuesday night, they can prove what kind of team they are without their star forward.With Garnett serving a one-game suspension, the Eastern Conferenc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Two combine for 55 in Celts' OT win 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/big-two-combine-for-55-in-celts-ot-win-1671.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce scored 28 points, Ray Allen added 27 and the pair accounted for all nine points in overtime, lifting the Boston Celtics to a scrappy 102-97 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.Allen and Pierce were without the final member of th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billups, Nuggets surprise Celtics in Boston 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/billups-nuggets-surprise-celtics-in-boston-1672.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since his trade to the Denver Nuggets, Chauncey Billups has done something customary for him.Win.The Nuggets are 4-1 since Billups' arrived after a Nov. 3 trade with the Pistons. And on Friday night, the Nuggets added a statement game to their resume, bea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Knicks, Marbury discuss breakup details 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/report-knicks-marbury-discuss-breakup-details-1673.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Exiled Stephon Marbury was summoned Thursday morning to a 45-minute meeting with Knicks president Donnie Walsh at the team's Westchester headquarters, and the sides held preliminary discussions about a buyout, two sources told The New York Post.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1660.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--All Five Boston starters are listed on the Eastern Conference All-Star ballot. For Rajon Rondo and Kendrick Perkins, it is the first time their names have been included. For Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, meanwhile, being on the ballot is a y]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1661.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rajon Rondo, Shooting guard Ray Allen, Small forward Paul Pierce, Power forward Kevin Garnett, Center Kendrick Perkins. Bench -- Guard/forward Tony Allen, Guard Eddie House, Center Leon Powe, Forward Glen Davis. PLAYER NO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1662.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics will have two whole days off before meeting the Knicks on Tuesday, and while that may not seem like such a big deal, it certainly is to them. Saturday's game in Milwaukee was their fifth in seven nights and eighth in the last 12. "I've never s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Two combine for 55 in Celts' OT win 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/big-two-combine-for-55-in-celts-ot-win-1663.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce scored 28 points, Ray Allen added 27 and the pair accounted for all nine points in overtime, lifting the Boston Celtics to a scrappy 102-97 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.Allen and Pierce were without the final member of th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billups, Nuggets surprise Celtics in Boston 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/billups-nuggets-surprise-celtics-in-boston-1664.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since his trade to the Denver Nuggets, Chauncey Billups has done something customary for him.Win.The Nuggets are 4-1 since Billups' arrived after a Nov. 3 trade with the Pistons. And on Friday night, the Nuggets added a statement game to their resume, bea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Knicks, Marbury discuss breakup details 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/report-knicks-marbury-discuss-breakup-details-1665.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Exiled Stephon Marbury was summoned Thursday morning to a 45-minute meeting with Knicks president Donnie Walsh at the team's Westchester headquarters, and the sides held preliminary discussions about a buyout, two sources told The New York Post.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies ragged now but they have a future 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/grizzlies-ragged-now-but-they-have-a-future-1666.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[O.J. Mayo and the Grizzlies are frustrating to watch at times, but more experience will solve many problems, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1652.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rajon Rondo, Shooting guard Ray Allen, Small forward Paul Pierce, Power forward Kevin Garnett, Center Kendrick Perkins. Bench -- Guard/forward Tony Allen, Guard Eddie House, Center Leon Powe, Forward Glen Davis. PLAYER NO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1653.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--All Five Boston starters are listed on the Eastern Conference All-Star ballot. For Rajon Rondo and Kendrick Perkins, it is the first time their names have been included. For Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, meanwhile, being on the ballot is a y]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1654.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics will have two whole days off before meeting the Knicks on Tuesday, and while that may not seem like such a big deal, it certainly is to them. Saturday's game in Milwaukee was their fifth in seven nights and eighth in the last 12. "I've never s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics 102, Bucks 97, OT]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-102-bucks-97-ot.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ray Allen wasn't so sure Boston would be able to pull it out in overtime.The Celtics hadn't scored in nearly three minutes and were fading fast in their eighth game in 12 days.But Paul Pierce hit a 3-pointer on a second chance, and he and Allen hit all si]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Two combine for 55 in Celts' OT win]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/big-two-combine-for-55-in-celts-ot-win.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce scored 28 points, Ray Allen added 27 and the pair accounted for all nine points in overtime, lifting the Boston Celtics to a scrappy 102-97 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.Allen and Pierce were without the final member of th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billups, Nuggets surprise Celtics in Boston 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/billups-nuggets-surprise-celtics-in-boston-1657.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since his trade to the Denver Nuggets, Chauncey Billups has done something customary for him.Win.The Nuggets are 4-1 since Billups' arrived after a Nov. 3 trade with the Pistons. And on Friday night, the Nuggets added a statement game to their resume, bea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Knicks, Marbury discuss breakup details 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/report-knicks-marbury-discuss-breakup-details-1658.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Exiled Stephon Marbury was summoned Thursday morning to a 45-minute meeting with Knicks president Donnie Walsh at the team's Westchester headquarters, and the sides held preliminary discussions about a buyout, two sources told The New York Post.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies ragged now but they have a future]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/grizzlies-ragged-now-but-they-have-a-future.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[O.J. Mayo and the Grizzlies are frustrating to watch at times, but more experience will solve many problems, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1643.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Celtics GM Danny Ainge made a call to Antonio McDyess' agent, Andy Miller, as soon as the big man cleared waivers, but it remains doubtful that the Celtics can pick up McDyess. The club can offer the $2.3 million it has left on its mid-level exception, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1644.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rajon Rondo, Shooting guard Ray Allen, Small forward Paul Pierce, Power forward Kevin Garnett, Center Kendrick Perkins. Bench -- Guard/Forward Tony Allen, Guard Eddie House, Center Leon Powe, Forward Glen Davis, Center Pa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1645.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics will once again take their team concepts to the floor in Milwaukee Saturday night, but they are well aware, too, that one of their players has emerged above others on offense. There are other stars around, but Paul Pierce is the unquestioned g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics-Bucks Preview 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-bucks-preview-1646.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since Boston's new Big Three were united before last season, home losses for the Celtics have been rare.Back-to-back losses, however, have been even less frequent.The reigning NBA champions will try to rebound from their first home loss of the season on S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billups, Nuggets surprise Celtics in Boston]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/billups-nuggets-surprise-celtics-in-boston.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since his trade to the Denver Nuggets, Chauncey Billups has done something customary for him.Win.The Nuggets are 4-1 since Billups' arrived after a Nov. 3 trade with the Pistons. And on Friday night, the Nuggets added a statement game to their resume, bea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quietly dominant, Howard will make noise]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/quietly-dominant-howard-will-make-noise.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwight Howard might be mild-mannered, but the young Magic center is poised to break into superstardom, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Knicks, Marbury discuss breakup details]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/report-knicks-marbury-discuss-breakup-details.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Exiled Stephon Marbury was summoned Thursday morning to a 45-minute meeting with Knicks president Donnie Walsh at the team's Westchester headquarters, and the sides held preliminary discussions about a buyout, two sources told The New York Post.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overconfidence could be costly for Celtics]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/overconfidence-could-be-costly-for-celtics.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics keep coming out flat, then turning it on. In the long run, that's no way to win another championship, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1651.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We should be talking about Shaq's historic night, but a silly fight stole the show, says Andrew Ungvari in his Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1635.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--It's not a big deal nor even enough to make the Celtics' injury report, but Paul Pierce has been playing -- and scoring big -- despite a sore right hand. "I've had this sprained hand for about a week," he said. "I just try not to think about it. It real]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1636.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rajon Rondo, Shooting guard Ray Allen, Small forward Paul Pierce, Power forward Kevin Garnett, Center Kendrick Perkins. Bench -- Guard/forward Tony Allen, Guard Eddie House, Center Leon Powe, Forward Glen Davis. PLAYER NO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1637.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics have pretty much set on their rotation, and while coach Doc Rivers says things are still open to competition, his main nine appears to be engraved for the time being. The starters -- Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, Kendrick Perkins and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Celtics Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/nuggets-celtics-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Garnett likes to refer to Boston Celtics teammate Paul Pierce as Superman. He certainly played that role in the team's last game.Red-hot Pierce looks to lead the Eastern Conference-leading Celtics to their seventh straight victory on Friday night wh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1639.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We should be talking about Shaq's historic night, but a silly fight stole the show, says Andrew Ungvari in his Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pierce's shot hands Hawks first loss 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/pierce-s-shot-hands-hawks-first-loss-1640.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks have improved since losing to the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs last spring. Too bad for them that the defending champions haven't changed much at all.NBA finals MVP Paul Pierce hit a fallaway jumper with 0.5 seconds left to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Recapping Tuesday's action 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/court-awareness-recapping-tuesday-s-action-1641.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After watching LeBron James go for 41 again, John Lorge thinks we might be able to end the MVP debate early.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Monday's action 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/court-awareness-monday-s-action-1642.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce ended his shooting slump in a big way. He was one of many stars catching fire Monday night, Thomas Halzack says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hawks had to lose at some point, but dropping a thriller to the Celtics is fitting, says Andrew Ungvari in his Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1628.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rajon Rondo, Shooting guard Ray Allen, Small forward Paul Pierce, Power forward Kevin Garnett, Center Kendrick Perkins. Bench -- Guard/forward Tony Allen, Guard Eddie House, Center Leon Powe, Forward Glen Davis. PLAYER NO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1629.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics have pretty much set on their rotation, and while coach Doc Rivers says things are still open to competition, his main nine appears to be engraved for the time being. The starters -- Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, Kendrick Perkins and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1630.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--It's not a big deal nor even enough to make the Celtics' injury report, but Paul Pierce has been playing -- and scoring big -- despite a sore right hand. "I've had this sprained hand for about a week," he said. "I just try not to think about it. It real]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pierce's shot hands Hawks first loss]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/pierce-s-shot-hands-hawks-first-loss.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks have improved since losing to the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs last spring. Too bad for them that the defending champions haven't changed much at all.NBA finals MVP Paul Pierce hit a fallaway jumper with 0.5 seconds left to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Recapping Tuesday's action 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/court-awareness-recapping-tuesday-s-action-1632.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After watching LeBron James go for 41 again, John Lorge thinks we might be able to end the MVP debate early.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Monday's action 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/court-awareness-monday-s-action-1633.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce ended his shooting slump in a big way. He was one of many stars catching fire Monday night, Thomas Halzack says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pierce erupts in final period for Celtics 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/pierce-erupts-in-final-period-for-celtics-1634.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce scored 22 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Boston Celtics to a 94-87 comeback win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night.Kevin Garnett added 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Ray Allen had 19 points for the Celtics (7-1). Bost]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1619.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics are in the midst of a stretch of five games in seven nights. Atlanta and Denver will be in town Wednesday and Friday, respectively, and the Celtics will close the week at Milwaukee. Thus, it is even more important than usual that the Celtics r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1620.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Celtics are holding out hope they can acquire Antonio McDyess. They still plan to make a move on him when he clears waivers, but it's a longshot at best. Sources indicate that McDyess, dealt by the Pistons to Denver in the Allen Iverson-Chauncey Bil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1621.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rajon Rondo, Shooting guard Ray Allen, Small forward Paul Pierce, Power forward Kevin Garnett, Center Kendrick Perkins. Bench -- Guard/forward Tony Allen, Guard Eddie House, Center Leon Powe, Forward Glen Davis. PLAYER NO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks-Celtics Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/hawks-celtics-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks nearly stunned the Boston Celtics last spring, taking the eventual NBA champions to a seventh game in the first round of the playoffs despite a 29-game discrepancy between their regular-season records.This season, the Hawks have quickly ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Monday's action]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/court-awareness-monday-s-action.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce ended his shooting slump in a big way. He was one of many stars catching fire Monday night, Thomas Halzack says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pierce erupts in final period for Celtics 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/pierce-erupts-in-final-period-for-celtics-1624.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce scored 22 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Boston Celtics to a 94-87 comeback win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night.Kevin Garnett added 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Ray Allen had 19 points for the Celtics (7-1). Bost]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers' energetic defense earns an ugly win]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/lakers-energetic-defense-earns-an-ugly-win.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe and the Lakers' pestering halfcourt defense and board work helped them win ugly over the Mavs Tuesday, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Sunday review 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/court-awareness-sunday-review-1626.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sunday was a day of tests in the NBA. The Lakers passed, the Jazz failed, but they weren't alone. Erick Blasco reveals the rest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1612.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rajon Rondo, Shooting guard Ray Allen, Small forward Paul Pierce, Power forward Kevin Garnett, Center Kendrick Perkins. Bench -- Guard/forward Tony Allen, Guard Eddie House, Center Leon Powe, Forward Glen Davis. PLAYER NO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1613.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics are in the midst of a stretch of five games in seven nights. Atlanta and Denver will be in town Wednesday and Friday, respectively, and the Celtics will close the week at Milwaukee. Thus, it is even more important than usual that the Celtics r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1614.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Celtics are holding out hope they can acquire Antonio McDyess. They still plan to make a move on him when he clears waivers, but it's a longshot at best. Sources indicate that McDyess, dealt by the Pistons to Denver in the Allen Iverson-Chauncey Bil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics 94, Raptors 87]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-94-raptors-87.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce walked into the postgame interview room with his right hand wrapped in ice, cooling down after a hot shooting final quarter."We're cooling it down," Kevin Garnett joked after Pierce scored 22 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter to lead Bost]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pierce erupts in final period for Celtics]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/pierce-erupts-in-final-period-for-celtics.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce scored 22 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Boston Celtics to a 94-87 comeback win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night.Kevin Garnett added 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Ray Allen had 19 points for the Celtics (7-1). Bost]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Sunday review]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/court-awareness-sunday-review.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sunday was a day of tests in the NBA. The Lakers passed, the Jazz failed, but they weren't alone. Erick Blasco reveals the rest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons have no answer to Celts defense 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/pistons-have-no-answer-to-celts-defense-1618.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics showed the Detroit Pistons that Allen Iverson may not be the answer for them.Tony Allen scored 12 of his 23 points in the pivotal second quarter, lifting Boston to an 88-76 win over Detroit on Sunday night.Iverson was given a standing o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1605.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Count Celtics coach Doc Rivers as a supporter of Pistons GM Joe Dumars when it comes to the acquisition of Allen Iverson for Chauncey Billups. "I look at it like Detroit needed to make a change," said Rivers. "They've been together so long. "It's an int]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1606.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rajon Rondo, Shooting guard Ray Allen, Small forward Paul Pierce, Power forward Kevin Garnett, Center Kendrick Perkins. Bench -- Guard-forward Tony Allen, Guard Eddie House, Center Leon Powe, Forward Glen Davis. PLAYER NO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1607.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Beginning with Sunday's game in Auburn Hills against the Pistons, the Celtics are playing five games in seven days. They are home against Toronto Monday, Atlanta Wednesday and Denver Friday before going to Milwaukee Saturday. "It's a tough one," said coac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors-Celtics Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/raptors-celtics-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Boston Celtics were planning on displaying any complacency as they begin defense of their NBA championship, it hasn't showed up yet.Playing the same outstanding defense that paved the way to the franchise's 17th NBA title in June, the Celtics will ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics 88, Pistons 76]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-88-pistons-76.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Allen Iverson was welcomed to the Motor City with a standing ovation so loud that the public-address announcer couldn't be heard.Then, the Boston Celtics quieted the crowd and spoiled Iverson's first game at home with the Detroit Pistons.Tony Allen scored]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons have no answer to Celts defense]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/pistons-have-no-answer-to-celts-defense.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics showed the Detroit Pistons that Allen Iverson may not be the answer for them.Tony Allen scored 12 of his 23 points in the pivotal second quarter, lifting Boston to an 88-76 win over Detroit on Sunday night.Iverson was given a standing o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics overcome slow start, Bucks 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-overcome-slow-start-bucks-1611.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce had 18 points and 10 rebounds to help the Boston Celtics overcome their second straight slow start and beat the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks 101-89 on Friday night.The Celtics trailed by 11 points midway through the first quarter and didn't go ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1598.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rajon Rondo, Shooting guard Ray Allen, Small forward Paul Pierce, Power forward Kevin Garnett, Center Kendrick Perkins. Bench -- Guard-forward Tony Allen, Guard Eddie House, Center Leon Powe, Forward Glen Davis. PLAYER NO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1599.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the short term, the Celtics are getting ready for Allen Iverson and the new-look Pistons. In the long term, they are girding for an extra road trip to Washington. Having been greeted by President Bush for winning the 2008 NBA championship, the Celts wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1600.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Sam Cassell is still doing the lion's share of his work in practices and before games. He's still not in uniform for tipoff. "There's no plan with Sam," said Celtics coach Doc Rivers. "He's important to the team and he's helping us out on the floor. O]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics-Pistons Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-pistons-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Allen Iverson's debut with the Detroit Pistons wasn't the celebratory occasion the nine-time All-Star hoped it would be. His first game in Detroit as a member of the club figures to be another tough game.After suffering their first loss in Iverson's debut]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics overcome slow start, Bucks 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-overcome-slow-start-bucks-1602.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce had 18 points and 10 rebounds to help the Boston Celtics overcome their second straight slow start and beat the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks 101-89 on Friday night.The Celtics trailed by 11 points midway through the first quarter and didn't go ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Face it folks, Hawks aren't going away 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/face-it-folks-hawks-aren-t-going-away-1603.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When are people finally going to give the Hawks some respect? Mike Kahn says now's the time to get on board.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Stats galore 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/court-awareness-stats-galore-1604.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[That's what we got Wednesday night, and not just from the guy whose nickname is STAT. Andrew Ungvari has all the highlights.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1590.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Sam Cassell is still doing the lion's share of his work in practices and before games. He's still not in uniform for tipoff. "There's no plan with Sam," said Celtics coach Doc Rivers. "He's important to the team and he's helping us out on the floor. O]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1591.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rajon Rondo, Shooting guard Ray Allen, Small forward Paul Pierce, Power forward Kevin Garnett, Center Kendrick Perkins. Bench -- Guard-forward Tony Allen, Guard Eddie House, Center Leon Powe, Forward Glen Davis. PLAYER NO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1592.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the short term, the Celtics are getting ready for Allen Iverson and the new-look Pistons. In the long term, they are girding for an extra road trip to Washington. Having been greeted by President Bush for winning the 2008 NBA championship, the Celts wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics 101, Bucks 89]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-101-bucks-89.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Slow starts are just temporary setbacks for the Boston Celtics.For the second straight game, the defending NBA champions trailed early then won by a big margin, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 101-89 behind 18 points and 10 rebounds from Paul Pierce on Friday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics overcome slow start, Bucks]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-overcome-slow-start-bucks.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce had 18 points and 10 rebounds to help the Boston Celtics overcome their second straight slow start and beat the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks 101-89 on Friday night.The Celtics trailed by 11 points midway through the first quarter and didn't go ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Thursday review]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/court-awareness-thursday-review.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blazers and Rockets packed more excitement in 1.7 seconds than the rest of the game combined, says Matthew Petersen.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Face it folks, Hawks aren't going away]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/face-it-folks-hawks-aren-t-going-away.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When are people finally going to give the Hawks some respect? Mike Kahn says now's the time to get on board.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Stats galore 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/court-awareness-stats-galore-1597.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[That's what we got Wednesday night, and not just from the guy whose nickname is STAT. Andrew Ungvari has all the highlights.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1583.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rajon Rondo, Shooting guard Ray Allen, Small forward Paul Pierce, Power forward Kevin Garnett, Center Kendrick Perkins. Bench -- Guard/forward Tony Allen, Guard Eddie House, Center Leon Powe, Forward Glen Davis. PLAYER NO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1584.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One upon a time, Danny Ainge tried hard to get Antonio McDyess to sign with the Celtics as a free agent. We may be about to see a replay. McDyess chose the Pistons over the Celts in 2004, and he may do so again this time if, as expected, the Nuggets buy o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1585.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Patrick O'Bryant hoped things would be a lot better when he left Don Nelson's doghouse at Golden State and signed with the Celtics. But now he's been left off the active roster for two straight games. "He just has to keep working," said Doc Rivers. "S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks-Celtics Preview 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/bucks-celtics-preview-1586.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics have been tested early as they defend their NBA championship. At home, however, they've yet to fail one of those tests.With the Milwaukee Bucks in town on Friday night, the Celtics will look to continue their dominance at the TD Banknor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Stats galore]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/court-awareness-stats-galore.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[That's what we got Wednesday night, and not just from the guy whose nickname is STAT. Andrew Ungvari has all the highlights.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who's the real deal so far?]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/who-s-the-real-deal-so-far-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who's for real? Who's a mess? And who just needs a little patience? Randy Hill has all the answers after the first week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics clamp down on Thunder 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-clamp-down-on-thunder-1589.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce had 20 points and nine rebounds, Ray Allen scored 18 points and the Boston Celtics clamped down on the Oklahoma City Thunder for a 96-83 victory Wednesday night.After giving up 29 points in the first quarter, the defending NBA champions held t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1576.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rajon Rondo, Shooting guard Ray Allen, Small forward Paul Pierce, Power forward Kevin Garnett, Center Kendrick Perkins. Bench -- Guard/forward Tony Allen, Guard Eddie House, Center Leon Powe, Forward Glen Davis. PLAYER NO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1577.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One upon a time, Danny Ainge tried hard to get Antonio McDyess to sign with the Celtics as a free agent. We may be about to see a replay. McDyess chose the Pistons over the Celts in 2004, and he may do so again this time if, as expected, the Nuggets buy o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1578.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Patrick O'Bryant hoped things would be a lot better when he left Don Nelson's doghouse at Golden State and signed with the Celtics. But now he's been left off the active roster for two straight games. "He just has to keep working," said Doc Rivers. "S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics 96, Thunder 83]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-96-thunder-83.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics are getting to know what it's like to have everyone shooting for them.Paul Pierce had 20 points and nine rebounds, Ray Allen scored 18 points and the defending NBA champions clamped down on Oklahoma City after the Thunder's fast start t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics clamp down on Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-clamp-down-on-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce had 20 points and nine rebounds, Ray Allen scored 18 points and the Boston Celtics clamped down on the Oklahoma City Thunder for a 96-83 victory Wednesday night.After giving up 29 points in the first quarter, the defending NBA champions held t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Recapping Tuesday's action]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/court-awareness-recapping-tuesday-s-action.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe you were too busy to catch the first Brook vs. Robin Lopez showdown. John Lorge recalls the historic event for you.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen, Celts defense smother Rockets  2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/allen-celts-defense-smother-rockets--1582.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Boston's Big 3 outplayed Houston's trio of stars Tuesday night.Ray Allen scored 29 points, Kevin Garnett added 14 points and 11 rebounds and the Celtics shut down Ron Artest and Yao Ming in a 103-99 victory over the Rockets.Tracy McGrady scored 26 points ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1569.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rajon Rondo, Shooting guard Ray Allen, Small forward Paul Pierce, Power forward Kevin Garnett, Center Kendrick Perkins. Bench -- Guard-forward Tony Allen, Guard Eddie House, Center Leon Powe, Forward Glen Davis. PLAYER NO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1570.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics don't play Detroit until Sunday, but the Pistons were a hot topic of conversation after acquiring Allen Iverson for Chauncey Billups in a larger deal. The Celts faced them in the conference finals last season, and a return playoff match is cer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1571.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Celtics were definitely looking over their shoulders for Ron Artest on Tuesday. The new Rocket pretty much tackled Celtics forward Paul Pierce when the teams met in the preseason. "You have to expect it," Pierce said. "That's the way he always plays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics-Thunder Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-thunder-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In Sunday's debut for their new fans, the Oklahoma City Thunder earned their first home win and first victory since moving from Seattle.Getting a second victory and a second win in their new home could prove a stout challenge Wednesday against the defendi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics 103, Rockets 99]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-103-rockets-99.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Celtics coach Doc Rivers chatted with Rockets general manager Daryl Morey after Boston's 103-99 victory over Houston on Tuesday night."Y'all are going to be great," Rivers said. "I'm telling you."Maybe so. But the defending NBA champions showed the Rocket]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen, Celts defense smother Rockets ]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/allen-celts-defense-smother-rockets-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Boston's Big 3 outplayed Houston's trio of stars Tuesday night.Ray Allen scored 29 points, Kevin Garnett added 14 points and 11 rebounds and the Celtics shut down Ron Artest and Yao Ming in a 103-99 victory over the Rockets.Tracy McGrady scored 26 points ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers upend turnover-happy Celtics  2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/pacers-upend-turnover-happy-celtics--1575.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Danny Granger scored 20 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the defending champion Boston Celtics 95-79 on Saturday night.Pacers president Larry Bird brought in seven new players in the offseason to improve the team's talent level and overhaul its image a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1562.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Celtics didn't really get to celebrate Halloween, with games both Friday and Saturday. But they still have their memories. Leon Powe dressed up once as a Ninja turtle, and after hurting himself with the play weaponry, he has never gotten decked out ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1563.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rajon Rondo, Shooting guard Ray Allen, Small forward Paul Pierce, Power forward Kevin Garnett, Center Kendrick Perkins. Bench -- Guard-forward Tony Allen, Guard Eddie House, Center Leon Powe, Forward Glen Davis. PLAYER NO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1564.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rajon Rondo was starting at point guard Saturday when the Celtics played the Pacers, and he'll be there Tuesday when the team plays in Houston. And for many games thereafter. Not that it was in question or anything, but the Celts picked up Rondo's option ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics-Rockets Preview 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-rockets-preview-1565.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time the Boston Celtics visited Houston, they ended the Rockets' franchise-record winning streak in March with a dominating defensive performance.The Rockets, who've used a similar effort during a successful start to this season, won't have to wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kahn: Best early storylines]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/kahn-best-early-storylines.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics try to repeat. The Lakers try to get back. Ron Artest and Elton Brand try to fit in. Mike Kahn runs down the early storylines.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers upend turnover-happy Celtics  2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/pacers-upend-turnover-happy-celtics--1567.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Danny Granger scored 20 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the defending champion Boston Celtics 95-79 on Saturday night.Pacers president Larry Bird brought in seven new players in the offseason to improve the team's talent level and overhaul its image a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garnett reaches milestone in Celtics' win 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/garnett-reaches-milestone-in-celtics-win-1568.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Garnett became the youngest player in NBA history to play 1,000 games and scored 18 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the cold-shooting Chicago Bulls 96-80 Friday night.Garnett reached the 1,000-game mark at the age of 32 years, 165 days. He br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1556.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rajon Rondo, Shooting guard Ray Allen, Small forward Paul Pierce, Power forward Kevin Garnett, Center Kendrick Perkins. Bench -- Guard-forward Tony Allen, Guard Eddie House, Center Leon Powe, Forward Glen Davis. PLAYER NO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1557.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rajon Rondo was starting at point guard Saturday when the Celtics played the Pacers, and he'll be there Tuesday when the team plays in Houston. And for many games thereafter. Not that it was in question or anything, but the Celts picked up Rondo's option ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1558.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Celtics didn't really get to celebrate Halloween, with games both Friday and Saturday. But they still have their memories. Leon Powe dressed up once as a Ninja turtle, and after hurting himself with the play weaponry, he has never gotten decked out ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers upend turnover-happy Celtics  2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/pacers-upend-turnover-happy-celtics--1559.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Danny Granger scored 20 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the defending champion Boston Celtics 95-79 on Saturday night.Pacers president Larry Bird brought in seven new players in the offseason to improve the team's talent level and overhaul its image a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garnett reaches milestone in Celtics' win 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/garnett-reaches-milestone-in-celtics-win-1560.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Garnett became the youngest player in NBA history to play 1,000 games and scored 18 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the cold-shooting Chicago Bulls 96-80 Friday night.Garnett reached the 1,000-game mark at the age of 32 years, 165 days. He br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls-Celtics Preview 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/bulls-celtics-preview-1561.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the coronation of the NBA champions complete, it's now back to business for the Boston Celtics as they defend their first title in 22 years.It won't take them long to come up against a new challenge as they welcome No. 1 overall draft pick Derrick Ro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1549.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Celtics didn't really get to celebrate Halloween, with games both Friday and Saturday. But they still have their memories. Leon Powe dressed up once as a Ninja turtle, and after hurting himself with the play weaponry, he has never gotten decked out ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1550.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rajon Rondo, Shooting guard Ray Allen, Small forward Paul Pierce, Power forward Kevin Garnett, Center Kendrick Perkins. Bench -- Guard-forward Tony Allen, Guard Eddie House, Center Leon Powe, Forward Glen Davis. PLAYER NO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1551.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rajon Rondo was starting at point guard Saturday when the Celtics played the Pacers, and he'll be there Tuesday when the team plays in Houston. And for many games thereafter. Not that it was in question or anything, but the Celts picked up Rondo's option ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers 95, Celtics 79]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/pacers-95-celtics-79.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indiana Pacers couldn't have scripted it better.Pacers president Larry Bird brought in seven new players in the offseason to improve the team's talent level and overhaul its image after numerous off-the-court incidents the past several years.The payof]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers upend turnover-happy Celtics ]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/pacers-upend-turnover-happy-celtics-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Danny Granger scored 20 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the defending champion Boston Celtics 95-79 on Saturday night.Pacers president Larry Bird brought in seven new players in the offseason to improve the team's talent level and overhaul its image a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garnett reaches milestone in Celtics' win 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/garnett-reaches-milestone-in-celtics-win-1554.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Garnett became the youngest player in NBA history to play 1,000 games and scored 18 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the cold-shooting Chicago Bulls 96-80 Friday night.Garnett reached the 1,000-game mark at the age of 32 years, 165 days. He br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls-Celtics Preview 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/bulls-celtics-preview-1555.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the coronation of the NBA champions complete, it's now back to business for the Boston Celtics as they defend their first title in 22 years.It won't take them long to come up against a new challenge as they welcome No. 1 overall draft pick Derrick Ro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1540.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Danny Ainge was re-named president of basketball operations and he got a contract extension that will take him through 2012. "I have a good relationship with the owners, and I still enjoy the experience," he said. "This doesn't change what we're trying ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1541.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rajon Rondo, Shooting guard Ray Allen, Small forward Paul Pierce, Power forward Kevin Garnett, Center Kendrick Perkins. Bench -- Guard-Forward Tony Allen, Guard Eddie House, Center Leon Powe, Forward Glen Davis. PLAYER NO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1542.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Having had their first two games at home, the Celtics now head out on a three-game trip that opens in Indiana Saturday night. They certainly enjoyed their opening night festivities and getting their championship rings, but the Celts are well aware that it]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics-Pacers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-pacers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In two wins to start the season, the Boston Celtics' stifling defense and dominance at home have stayed the same as they were en route to the team's first NBA title in 22 years last spring.They're hoping their performance on the road will be completely di]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics 96, Bulls 80]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-96-bulls-80.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Garnett played much better in the 1,000th game of his career than in his first of this season.Boston's intense leader had 18 points and 10 rebounds three days after a mediocre season opener and became the youngest player in NBA history to play in 1,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garnett reaches milestone in Celtics' win]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/garnett-reaches-milestone-in-celtics-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Garnett became the youngest player in NBA history to play 1,000 games and scored 18 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the cold-shooting Chicago Bulls 96-80 Friday night.Garnett reached the 1,000-game mark at the age of 32 years, 165 days. He br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls-Celtics Preview 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/bulls-celtics-preview-1546.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the coronation of the NBA champions complete, it's now back to business for the Boston Celtics as they defend their first title in 22 years.It won't take them long to come up against a new challenge as they welcome No. 1 overall draft pick Derrick Ro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics exercise option on Rondo]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-exercise-option-on-rondo.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics exercised the fourth-year option on 22-year-old guard Rajon Rondo on Friday.He averaged 10.6 points and 5.1 assists last season, when the Celtics' won their 17th NBA Championship. The former Kentucky Wildcat is entering his third season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics exercise Rondo option for 2009-10]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-exercise-rondo-option-for-2009-10.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics exercised the fourth-year option on 22-year-old guard Rajon Rondo on Friday.He averaged 10.6 points and 5.1 assists last season, when the Celtics' won their 17th NBA Championship. The former Kentucky Wildcat is entering his third season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1535.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After the banner went to the ceiling and the rings were passed out, Paul Pierce went to center court and began thanking the key people in his life -- with many of those folks at the game. Then he mentioned someone who wasn't in the building. "I just wis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1536.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rajon Rondo, Shooting guard Ray Allen, Small forward Paul Pierce, Power forward Kevin Garnett, Center Kendrick Perkins. Bench -- Guard-Forward Tony Allen, Guard Eddie House, Center Leon Powe, Forward Glen Davis. PLAYER NO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1537.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After getting opening night out of the way, the Celtics know the difficult examinations are not about to stop. The Bulls will be in town on Friday with something to prove under a new coach. And it wasn't much of a reward for the Celts to have to face Clev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls-Celtics Preview 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/bulls-celtics-preview-1538.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the coronation of the NBA champions complete, it's now back to business for the Boston Celtics as they defend their first title in 22 years.It won't take them long to come up against a new challenge as they welcome No. 1 overall draft pick Derrick Ro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Same old Suns remain over-reliant on Nash 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/same-old-suns-remain-over-reliant-on-nash-1539.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite edging the Spurs in Terry Porter's debut, Charley Rosen says defense remains optional for Amare and the Suns.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1526.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rajon Rondo, Shooting guard Ray Allen, Small forward Paul Pierce, Power forward Kevin Garnett, Center Kendrick Perkins. Bench -- Guard-Forward Tony Allen, Guard Eddie House, Center Leon Powe, Forward Glen Davis. PLAYER NO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1527.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After getting opening night out of the way, the Celtics know the difficult examinations are not about to stop. The Bulls will be in town on Friday with something to prove under a new coach. And it wasn't much of a reward for the Celts to have to face Clev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1528.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After the banner went to the ceiling and the rings were passed out, Paul Pierce went to center court and began thanking the key people in his life -- with many of those folks at the game. Then he mentioned someone who wasn't in the building. "I just wis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Same old Suns remain over-reliant on Nash]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/same-old-suns-remain-over-reliant-on-nash.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite edging the Spurs in Terry Porter's debut, Charley Rosen says defense remains optional for Amare and the Suns.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court awareness: Breaking down last night]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/court-awareness-breaking-down-last-night.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a fun opening night in the NBA and the Bleacher Report's Marcel Mansour is here to recap all the action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics raise 17th championship banner to rafters]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-raise-17th-championship-banner-to-rafters.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The championship banner rose to the rafters. The tears trickled down Paul Pierce's cheeks.The MVP of last year's NBA finals finally was part of a ceremony that often seemed unreachable throughout his 10 full seasons, all with the Boston Celtics.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Pierce still the Celtics' main man ]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/emotional-pierce-still-the-celtics-main-man-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron's Cavs couldn't stop Paul Pierce in the season opener, but raising the Celtics' 17th banner almost did, Jeff Goodman says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics 90, Cavaliers 85]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-90-cavaliers-85.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Banner No. 17 is up in the rafters, and win No. 1 is in the books.NBA finals MVP Paul Pierce scored 27 points and the defending champion Boston Celtics followed an emotional ring ceremony and banner-raising with a 90-85 victory over the Cleveland Cavalier]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pierce, Celts start title defense by edging Cavs]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/pierce-celts-start-title-defense-by-edging-cavs.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Banner No. 17 is up in the rafters, and win No. 1 is in the books.NBA finals MVP Paul Pierce scored 27 points as the defending champion Boston Celtics followed an emotional ring ceremony and banner raising with a 90-85 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1525.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:20:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rajon Rondo, Shooting guard Ray Allen, Small forward Paul Pierce, Power forward Kevin Garnett, Center Kendrick Perkins. Bench -- Guard-Forward Tony Allen, Guard Eddie House, Center Leon Powe, Forward Glen Davis. PLAYER NO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers-Celtics Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/cavaliers-celtics-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics began last season with the optimism that a revamped roster would raise them back to respectability after the once-proud franchise had fallen upon hard times.They'll start 2008-09 with tangible proof of their improvement.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2008 Boston Celtics Roster]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/2008-boston-celtics-roster.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Head Coach: Doc RiversNo.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA champion Celtics ready to go for banner No. 18]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/nba-champion-celtics-ready-to-go-for-banner-no-18.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every night of his adult life, Doc Rivers says, he has prayed before bedtime. And every night, it was the same thing: "To win a world championship.""And the night we won it, I got on my knees to do my prayer and I said, 'Again,"' the Boston Celtics coach ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do foreign players care enough to win?]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/do-foreign-players-care-enough-to-win-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are most foreign players really interested in an NBA title? Greg Boeck says a lot of people think they prefer gold.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Celtics would be nice, but not necessary]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/lakers-celtics-would-be-nice-but-not-necessary.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA will take all the Lakers-Celtics it can get. But Randy Hill says the league doesn't need the rivalry as much as it thinks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who made the right move this summer? 2008-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/who-made-the-right-move-this-summer--1521.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[About 50 veteran players are playing for a new team this season. Charley Rosen looks at the good &#151; and bad &#151; offseason changes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1522.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Harry Mangurian Jr., who owned the Celtics from 1978 to 1983, died recently. He was 82. Under Mangurian's ownership, the Celtics drafted Larry Bird and Kevin McHale and acquired Robert Parish. --F Darius Miles' comeback attempt won't be with the Celtics]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1523.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Ray Allen struggled at times in his first year as a complementary scorer, but he did well against the Lakers. According to Allen, he is much better prepared for his job this season. G Rajon Rondo began last season as a huge question ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1524.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The major issues facing the Celtics as they try to defend their NBA championship involve maintaining good health among their key players and keeping their motivation high after achieving their goal last season. In the first case, they will need some good ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who made the right move this summer?]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/who-made-the-right-move-this-summer-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[About 50 veteran players are playing for a new team this season. Charley Rosen looks at the good &#151; and bad &#151; offseason changes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1510.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Harry Mangurian Jr., who owned the Celtics from 1978 to 1983, died recently. He was 82. Under Mangurian's ownership, the Celtics drafted Larry Bird and Kevin McHale and acquired Robert Parish. --F Darius Miles' comeback attempt won't be with the Celtics]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1511.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Ray Allen struggled at times in his first year as a complementary scorer, but he did well against the Lakers. According to Allen, he is much better prepared for his job this season. G Rajon Rondo began last season as a huge question ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1512.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The major issues facing the Celtics as they try to defend their NBA championship involve maintaining good health among their key players and keeping their motivation high after achieving their goal last season. In the first case, they will need some good ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who could prevent a Celtics-Lakers reunion? 2008-10-26]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/who-could-prevent-a-celtics-lakers-reunion--1513.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The league might like another Celtics-Lakers final, but there are many contenders ready to wreck that rivalry, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Celtics still be beasts of East? 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/will-celtics-still-be-beasts-of-east--1514.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do Dwight Howard and the Magic have what it takes to usurp the Celtics? Mike Kahn makes his Eastern Conference predictions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics waive injury-plagued F Miles 2008-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-waive-injury-plagued-f-miles-1515.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics have waived forward Darius Miles, who missed the past two seasons with knee injuries and who was suspended without pay for 10 games this season for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.The Celtics said Monday that its training camp ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1502.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Harry Mangurian Jr., who owned the Celtics from 1978 to 1983, died recently. He was 82. 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G Rajon Rondo began last season as a huge question ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1504.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The major issues facing the Celtics as they try to defend their NBA championship involve maintaining good health among their key players and keeping their motivation high after achieving their goal last season. In the first case, they will need some good ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who could prevent a Celtics-Lakers reunion?]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/who-could-prevent-a-celtics-lakers-reunion-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The league might like another Celtics-Lakers final, but there are many contenders ready to wreck that rivalry, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Celtics still be beasts of East? 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/will-celtics-still-be-beasts-of-east--1506.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do Dwight Howard and the Magic have what it takes to usurp the Celtics? Mike Kahn makes his Eastern Conference predictions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics waive injury-plagued F Miles 2008-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-waive-injury-plagued-f-miles-1507.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics have waived forward Darius Miles, who missed the past two seasons with knee injuries and who was suspended without pay for 10 games this season for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.The Celtics said Monday that its training camp ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will impact of Celtics-Lakers Finals last? 2008-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/will-impact-of-celtics-lakers-finals-last--1508.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA got its dream Celtics-Lakers Finals matchup, but Mike Kahn wonders if the impact can carry over into this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1496.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 06:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Harry Mangurian Jr., who owned the Celtics from 1978 to 1983, died recently. 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G Rajon Rondo began last season as a huge question ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1498.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 06:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The major issues facing the Celtics as they try to defend their NBA championship involve maintaining good health among their key players and keeping their motivation high after achieving their goal last season. In the first case, they will need some good ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics waive injury-plagued F Miles 2008-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-waive-injury-plagued-f-miles-1499.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 06:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics have waived forward Darius Miles, who missed the past two seasons with knee injuries and who was suspended without pay for 10 games this season for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.The Celtics said Monday that its training camp ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will impact of Celtics-Lakers Finals last? 2008-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/will-impact-of-celtics-lakers-finals-last--1500.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 06:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA got its dream Celtics-Lakers Finals matchup, but Mike Kahn wonders if the impact can carry over into this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Boston can be beaten (it won't be easy) 2008-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/how-boston-can-be-beaten-it-won-t-be-easy--1501.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 06:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics could fail to defend their championship, but Randy Hill says it won't be because they're resting on their laurels.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1489.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Harry Mangurian Jr., who owned the Celtics from 1978 to 1983, died recently. 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G Rajon Rondo began last season as a huge question ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1491.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The major issues facing the Celtics as they try to defend their NBA championship involve maintaining good health among their key players and keeping their motivation high after achieving their goal last season. In the first case, they will need some good ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Celtics still be beasts of East?]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/will-celtics-still-be-beasts-of-east-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do Dwight Howard and the Magic have what it takes to usurp the Celtics? Mike Kahn makes his Eastern Conference predictions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics waive injury-plagued F Miles 2008-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-waive-injury-plagued-f-miles-1493.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics have waived forward Darius Miles, who missed the past two seasons with knee injuries and who was suspended without pay for 10 games this season for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.The Celtics said Monday that its training camp ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will impact of Celtics-Lakers Finals last? 2008-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/will-impact-of-celtics-lakers-finals-last--1494.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA got its dream Celtics-Lakers Finals matchup, but Mike Kahn wonders if the impact can carry over into this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Boston can be beaten (it won't be easy) 2008-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/how-boston-can-be-beaten-it-won-t-be-easy--1495.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics could fail to defend their championship, but Randy Hill says it won't be because they're resting on their laurels.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1482.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Ray Allen struggled at times in his first year as a complementary scorer, but he did well against the Lakers. 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Charley Rosen runs through the coaching ranks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics waive injury-plagued F Miles 2008-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-waive-injury-plagued-f-miles-1486.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics have waived forward Darius Miles, who missed the past two seasons with knee injuries and who was suspended without pay for 10 games this season for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.The Celtics said Monday that its training camp ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will impact of Celtics-Lakers Finals last? 2008-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/will-impact-of-celtics-lakers-finals-last--1487.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA got its dream Celtics-Lakers Finals matchup, but Mike Kahn wonders if the impact can carry over into this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Boston can be beaten (it won't be easy) 2008-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/how-boston-can-be-beaten-it-won-t-be-easy--1488.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics could fail to defend their championship, but Randy Hill says it won't be because they're resting on their laurels.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1476.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:55:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Harry Mangurian Jr., who owned the Celtics from 1978 to 1983, died recently. He was 82. Under Mangurian's ownership, the Celtics drafted Larry Bird and Kevin McHale and acquired Robert Parish. --F Darius Miles' comeback attempt won't be with the Celtics]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1477.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:55:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Ray Allen struggled at times in his first year as a complementary scorer, but he did well against the Lakers. According to Allen, he is much better prepared for his job this season. G Rajon Rondo began last season as a huge question ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1478.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:55:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The major issues facing the Celtics as they try to defend their NBA championship involve maintaining good health among their key players and keeping their motivation high after achieving their goal last season.In the first case, they will need some good f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics 101, Knicks 90]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-101-knicks-90.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:55:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics had one final piece of preseason business to take care of before turning their thoughts to the real games.The Celtics were disappointed in their performance in a loss to New York last week, and Kevin Garnett and the rest of the NBA cham]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics waive injury-plagued F Miles 2008-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-waive-injury-plagued-f-miles-1480.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:55:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics have waived forward Darius Miles, who missed the past two seasons with knee injuries and who was suspended without pay for 10 games this season for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.The Celtics said Monday that its training camp ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Boston can be beaten (it won't be easy)]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/how-boston-can-be-beaten-it-won-t-be-easy-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:55:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics could fail to defend their championship, but Randy Hill says it won't be because they're resting on their laurels.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics waive injury-plagued F Miles]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-waive-injury-plagued-f-miles.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics have waived forward Darius Miles, who missed the past two seasons with knee injuries and who was suspended without pay for 10 games this season for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.The Celtics said Monday that its training camp ros]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will impact of Celtics-Lakers Finals last?]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/will-impact-of-celtics-lakers-finals-last-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA got its dream Celtics-Lakers Finals matchup, but Mike Kahn wonders if the impact can carry over into this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1472.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--GM Danny Ainge understands he will have to make a roster move before the regular season, but he doesn't expect it to be earth-shaking by any means. The question is whether the club will get from 16 players to 15 by a cut or a trade. "We don't know," sai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1473.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Ray Allen struggled at times in his first year as a complementary scorer, but he did well against the Lakers. According to Allen, he is much better prepared for his job this season. G Rajon Rondo began last season as a huge question ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1474.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The major issues facing the Celtics as they try to defend their NBA championship involve maintaining good health among their key players and keeping their motivation high after achieving their goal last season.In the first case, they will need some good f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanks to defense, Celtics will repeat as champs 2008-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/thanks-to-defense-celtics-will-repeat-as-champs-1475.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics will win another NBA championship, Thomas Halzack says, because nobody plays better defense than Boston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics 83, Nets 66]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-83-nets-66.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gabe Pruitt got his chance to play with the starters, and he came out of it with all the bumps and bruises of the NBA regular he hopes to be."I haven't played that many minutes since ... ever," the Celtics' second-year point guard said Sunday after playin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1467.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--GM Danny Ainge understands he will have to make a roster move before the regular season, but he doesn't expect it to be earth-shaking by any means. The question is whether the club will get from 16 players to 15 by a cut or a trade. "We don't know," sai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1468.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Ray Allen struggled at times in his first year as a complementary scorer, but he did well against the Lakers. According to Allen, he is much better prepared for his job this season. G Rajon Rondo began last season as a huge question ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1469.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The major issues facing the Celtics as they try to defend their NBA championship involve maintaining good health among their key players and keeping their motivation high after achieving their goal last season.In the first case, they will need some good f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1461.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--GM Danny Ainge understands he will have to make a roster move before the regular season, but he doesn't expect it to be earth-shaking by any means. The question is whether the club will get from 16 players to 15 by a cut or a trade. "We don't know," sai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1462.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Ray Allen struggled at times in his first year as a complementary scorer, but he did well against the Lakers. According to Allen, he is much better prepared for his job this season. G Rajon Rondo began last season as a huge question ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1463.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The major issues facing the Celtics as they try to defend their NBA championship involve maintaining good health among their key players and keeping their motivation high after achieving their goal last season.In the first case, they will need some good f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanks to defense, Celtics will repeat as champs]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/thanks-to-defense-celtics-will-repeat-as-champs.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics will win another NBA championship, Thomas Halzack says, because nobody plays better defense than Boston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic are the mightiest in mediocre Southeast 2008-10-15]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/magic-are-the-mightiest-in-mediocre-southeast-1465.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's how I see the Southeast Division shaking out:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks 104, Celtics 97]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/knicks-104-celtics-97.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ewing is a name synonymous with the New York Knicks and the city of Boston - so it's only fitting that Patrick Ewing Jr. would ice the Knicks' 104-97 victory over the Celtics on Friday night.Ewing, the son of Hall of Fame center Patrick Ewing and a high s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1455.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--GM Danny Ainge understands he will have to make a roster move before the regular season, but he doesn't expect it to be earth-shaking by any means. The question is whether the club will get from 16 players to 15 by a cut or a trade. "We don't know," sai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1456.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Ray Allen struggled at times in his first year as a complementary scorer, but he did well against the Lakers. According to Allen, he is much better prepared for his job this season. G Rajon Rondo began last season as a huge question ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1457.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The major issues facing the Celtics as they try to defend their NBA championship involve maintaining good health among their key players and keeping their motivation high after achieving their goal last season.In the first case, they will need some good f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which teams will fall off the 50-win pace?]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/which-teams-will-fall-off-the-50-win-pace-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Get 50 wins and you can make playoff plans. Randy Hill looks at the teams that are close &#151; and those that might fall off the pace.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic are the mightiest in mediocre Southeast 2008-10-15]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/magic-are-the-mightiest-in-mediocre-southeast-1459.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's how I see the Southeast Division shaking out:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics still too strong for Sixers, Raptors 2008-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-still-too-strong-for-sixers-raptors-1460.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 06:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Raptors and Sixers shored up weaknesses by acquiring strong men. But the Celtics will still win the Atlantic, Thomas Halzack says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics 111, Nets 108]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-111-nets-108.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tony Allen scored 32 points, 22 in the first half, to lead the NBA champion Boston Celtics to an 111-108 victory over the New Jersey Nets in an exhibition game Thursday night.The Celtics (4-1) played without Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen, all k]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic are the mightiest in mediocre Southeast 2008-10-15]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/magic-are-the-mightiest-in-mediocre-southeast-1449.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's how I see the Southeast Division shaking out:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics still too strong for Sixers, Raptors 2008-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-still-too-strong-for-sixers-raptors-1450.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Raptors and Sixers shored up weaknesses by acquiring strong men. But the Celtics will still win the Atlantic, Thomas Halzack says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cousy dropped from Celtics broadcasts 2008-10-11]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/cousy-dropped-from-celtics-broadcasts-1451.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Boston Celtics great Bob Cousy has been dropped from the team's broadcasting crew after 34 years in the role, The Boston Globe reported.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1452.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Kendrick Perkins is taking things slowly after having offseason surgery on his left shoulder. He may miss some of the early preseason games, but things are better than he expected. The plan now is to have him resume full contact by the end of the seco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1453.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: J.R. Giddens, G, 6-5, New Mexico -- Celtics like him for his defense and athleticism. Bill Walker, F, 6-6, Kansas State -- May be a diamond in the rough if his knee problems are solved. Acquired in draft night deal from Washington for cash. S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic are the mightiest in mediocre Southeast 2008-10-15]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/magic-are-the-mightiest-in-mediocre-southeast-1442.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's how I see the Southeast Division shaking out:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics still too strong for Sixers, Raptors]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-still-too-strong-for-sixers-raptors.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Raptors and Sixers shored up weaknesses by acquiring strong men. But the Celtics will still win the Atlantic, Thomas Halzack says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cousy dropped from Celtics broadcasts 2008-10-11]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/cousy-dropped-from-celtics-broadcasts-1444.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Boston Celtics great Bob Cousy has been dropped from the team's broadcasting crew after 34 years in the role, The Boston Globe reported.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1445.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Kendrick Perkins is taking things slowly after having offseason surgery on his left shoulder. He may miss some of the early preseason games, but things are better than he expected. The plan now is to have him resume full contact by the end of the seco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1446.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: J.R. Giddens, G, 6-5, New Mexico -- Celtics like him for his defense and athleticism. Bill Walker, F, 6-6, Kansas State -- May be a diamond in the rough if his knee problems are solved. Acquired in draft night deal from Washington for cash. S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1447.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics have gone from a team desperately in search of success to one that must now combat complacency. The season after winning the NBA title, the biggest issue for the players -- especially the Big Three -- is how badly they want to do it again. As ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics 90, Cavaliers 86]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-90-cavaliers-86.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Leon Powe scored 17 points in the second half, including the go-ahead basket with just over two minutes left, to lead the Boston Celtics to a 90-86 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in a preseason game Tuesday night.Powe's dunk with 2 minutes, 17 seconds r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic are the mightiest in mediocre Southeast]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/magic-are-the-mightiest-in-mediocre-southeast.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's how I see the Southeast Division shaking out:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cousy dropped from Celtics broadcasts 2008-10-11]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/cousy-dropped-from-celtics-broadcasts-1438.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Boston Celtics great Bob Cousy has been dropped from the team's broadcasting crew after 34 years in the role, The Boston Globe reported.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1439.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Kendrick Perkins is taking things slowly after having offseason surgery on his left shoulder. He may miss some of the early preseason games, but things are better than he expected. The plan now is to have him resume full contact by the end of the seco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1440.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: J.R. Giddens, G, 6-5, New Mexico -- Celtics like him for his defense and athleticism. Bill Walker, F, 6-6, Kansas State -- May be a diamond in the rough if his knee problems are solved. Acquired in draft night deal from Washington for cash. S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1441.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics have gone from a team desperately in search of success to one that must now combat complacency. The season after winning the NBA title, the biggest issue for the players -- especially the Big Three -- is how badly they want to do it again. As ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cousy dropped from Celtics broadcasts 2008-10-11]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/cousy-dropped-from-celtics-broadcasts-1432.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Boston Celtics great Bob Cousy has been dropped from the team's broadcasting crew after 34 years in the role, The Boston Globe reported.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1433.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Kendrick Perkins is taking things slowly after having offseason surgery on his left shoulder. He may miss some of the early preseason games, but things are better than he expected. The plan now is to have him resume full contact by the end of the seco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1434.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: J.R. Giddens, G, 6-5, New Mexico -- Celtics like him for his defense and athleticism. Bill Walker, F, 6-6, Kansas State -- May be a diamond in the rough if his knee problems are solved. Acquired in draft night deal from Washington for cash. S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1435.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics have gone from a team desperately in search of success to one that must now combat complacency. The season after winning the NBA title, the biggest issue for the players -- especially the Big Three -- is how badly they want to do it again. As ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cousy dropped from Celtics broadcasts 2008-10-11]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/cousy-dropped-from-celtics-broadcasts-1428.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Boston Celtics great Bob Cousy has been dropped from the team's broadcasting crew after 34 years in the role, The Boston Globe reported.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1429.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Kendrick Perkins is taking things slowly after having offseason surgery on his left shoulder. He may miss some of the early preseason games, but things are better than he expected. The plan now is to have him resume full contact by the end of the seco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1430.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: J.R. Giddens, G, 6-5, New Mexico -- Celtics like him for his defense and athleticism. Bill Walker, F, 6-6, Kansas State -- May be a diamond in the rough if his knee problems are solved. Acquired in draft night deal from Washington for cash. S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1431.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics have gone from a team desperately in search of success to one that must now combat complacency. The season after winning the NBA title, the biggest issue for the players -- especially the Big Three -- is how badly they want to do it again. As ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics 90, Rockets 89]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/celtics-90-rockets-89.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gabe Pruitt banked in a 13-foot shot with 6.6 seconds left to give the NBA champion Boston Celtics a 90-89 exhibition victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.Paul Pierce led Boston (2-1) with 15 points on 5-of-6 shooting from the field. Glen Da]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cousy dropped from Celtics broadcasts]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/cousy-dropped-from-celtics-broadcasts.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Boston Celtics great Bob Cousy has been dropped from the team's broadcasting crew after 34 years in the role, The Boston Globe reported.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Notes, Quotes 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-notes-quotes-1424.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Kendrick Perkins is taking things slowly after having offseason surgery on his left shoulder. He may miss some of the early preseason games, but things are better than he expected. The plan now is to have him resume full contact by the end of the seco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-roster-report-1425.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: J.R. Giddens, G, 6-5, New Mexico -- Celtics like him for his defense and athleticism. Bill Walker, F, 6-6, Kansas State -- May be a diamond in the rough if his knee problems are solved. Acquired in draft night deal from Washington for cash. S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Getting Inside 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/boston-celtics-getting-inside-1426.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:55:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics have gone from a team desperately in search of success to one that must now combat complacency. The season after winning the NBA title, the biggest issue for the players -- especially the Big Three -- is how badly they want to do it again. As ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat should bounce back in pillow-soft Southeast]]></title><link>http://www.Celticsclub.com/news/heat-should-bounce-back-in-pillow-soft-southeast.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 200