Choice of Pierce is clear, at least to Rivers
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Doc Rivers figures he doesn't need to campaign for Paul Pierce . Rivers trusts Eastern Conference coaches have paid attention to how well Pierce has played, and he expects Pierce will be one of seven reserves named to the East squad Tuesday.
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BILLERICA -- More often than not, the rebound shot would have been a goal. There was ample space in the slot. There was still a clear look at the net.
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Celtics captain Paul Pierce elected not to speak to the media before last night's 117-97 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. His play (32 points, 5 for 8 on 3-pointers) spoke for itself.
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The game ball was retrieved following the Celtics&#39; 107-73 victory over the Knicks last night. It will be appropriately lettered and presented to coach Doc Rivers to commemorate his first win for the club.
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The practice was already scheduled. The long practice was not. But after watching the atrocity in Chicago Monday night, Doc Rivers made the Celtics work a little longer than planned yesterday. The coach conceded it may even backfire.
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Paul Pierce didn't let his frustration take away from his game when it mattered.
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He was the catch for the Celtics last summer. When Danny Ainge and Doc Rivers reeled in free agent Mark Blount, against all odds, it looked like a win-win. Blount finally got his big contract and security. The Celtics kept their center and a defensive presence in the middle for this year and several more to come.
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At different times, Doc Rivers has questioned which was the shallowest part of his new Celtics lineup. But after Gary Payton jammed his right thumb against a basket support during Monday&#39;s exhibition loss
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By Justin Miller, Appeal-Democrat, Marysville, Calif.  Sep. 7--September 7, 2006 - Salmon anglers looking to haul in bright, fresh fish might want to think about heading to the Sacramento River.
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Repeatedly pressed by reporters for the secret to defending Paul Pierce, Luol Deng chose his words carefully and credited his teammates. Any player who holds Pierce to single digits in scoring (Deng has done it twice this season) knows better than to boast, especially with a rematch tomorrow night at the United Center.
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By Tony Henderson  People were given the chance yesterday to go fish-spotting and learn how the Tyne has become the best river for rod-caught salmon in England and Wales.
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Paul Pierce scored 14 of his 16 points during a dominating second-quarter run that carried Boston to its first win in Sacramento in more than 11 years, an 89-69 victory Wednesday night.
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By The Bradenton Herald, Fla.  Sep. 22--SARASOTA -- The Southwest Florida Water Management District wants to know how outdoor enthusiasts rank local lakes, rivers, streams and aquifers on their water levels.
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Protection of fresh water needs prompt clarification and strengthening in the United States.
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By Pete Zimowsky, The Idaho Statesman, Boise  Mar. 1--Antsy rivers runners who are waiting to hear whether they got a permit for one of Idaho's wild rivers this summer can relax a little.
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The Mets announced yesterday they have narrowed their field of candidates for their vacant managerial job to three, and a baseball official familiar with the team&#39;s planning said Willie Randolph remains the clear favorite.
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CHICAGO -- When Doc Rivers recently praised Brian Scalabrine for his "phenomenal" overall play, it seemed like the Celtics were living in an alternate NBA universe, a through-the-looking-glass realm.