Pierce's final analysis: LA is a contender
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The video game NBA Live 08 currently has a television commercial showing a digital version of Celtics forward Paul Pierce dunking on the Los Angeles Lakers. Since both teams have played twice this season, the only way the longtime rivals can play outside of a video game this season is in the NBA Finals. And with the Lakers' ...
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Why can't the Celtics have a team like the Suns? Phoenix has a firm grip on first place in the Pacific Division with a 35-10 record, tied for the second-best mark in the NBA.
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SACRAMENTO -- In a season with very few certainties, Celtics coach Doc Rivers knew he could count on two things in the upcoming weeks.
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Paul Pierce is acutely aware that there's a sizable number of Celtics fans who would prefer he take his sweet time and let nature take its course.
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The Los Angeles Lakers should be accustomed to tumult, conflict and controversy by now. What the venerable NBA franchise must get used to in the post-Shaq era is enduring all that drama with little hope of winning a championship.
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Antonio Pierce found out just how easy it has become to beat the San Francisco 49ers: Simply stand in one place and allow their mistakes to find you.
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LOS ANGELES - Chucky Atkins scored a season-most 30 points, and Chris Mihm grabbed 21 rebounds to match the highest total in the NBA this season as Los Angeles beat New Orleans.
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Paul Pierce nailed the shot that mattered most in a game in which the teams combined to shoot 33 percent (52 for 157). With less than a minute remaining, the Celtics worked the ball around the perimeter, desperately trying to find Pierce.
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ATLANTA -- He has been a fixture at the last three NBA All-Star Games. Will the streak end next month for Paul Pierce ?
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The Celtics' illustrious history has included several big men who could pass. Larry Bird was probably the best. Bill Russell , Dave Cowens , and Antoine Walker weren't bad, either. And, eventually, don't be surprised if Kevin Garnett is mentioned in that group.
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The Orlando Magic are tough to beat on the road. The Portland Trail Blazers are just tough to beat.
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SAN ANTONIO - Ending an 11-game win streak against the NBA&#39;s title favorite and best home team would be just a blip on the radar.
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(Sports Network) - Chucky Atkins scored a season-high 30 points and Kobe Bryant recorded 22 of his 29 points in the second half as the Los Angeles Lakers downed New Orleans, 101-89, at the Staples Center on Wednesday.
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Paul Pierce didn't let his frustration take away from his game when it mattered.
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It sounds as if Celtics director of basketball operations Danny Ainge has been listening to one of those self-improvement tapes that repeat positive mantras. The message? &quot;I am happy with my roster. I am happy with my roster.&quot; It's clear he will go to great lengths (or is that great pains?) to convince fans and reporters that he is comfortable ...
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Arizona is back in its accustomed spot, picked by the media to win the Pac-10 basketball title. Washington is in new territory, with a predicted second-place finish.
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SAN DIEGO (Ticker) -- After all of his talk about Kobe Bryant, Ray Allen didn&#39;t get the chance to back it up. Caron Butler scored 18 points in 11 minutes to help the Los Angeles Lakers extend their winning