Depleted...

1st it was Pierce, then Baby (again) and now KG. The injury depleted Celtics were simply outmatched and outmanned (and hell, throw in outgunned too) in Phoenix tonight. They drop their 3rd straight, 116-98. The C's looked like they might make a game of it early on with some good post play and defense, but they just couldn't keep up. Eddie House led the C's with 19, hitting 5 of 7 from beyond the arc. The Celtics say KG hurt the knee/leg during the Golden State and Clippers' games. Davis reinjured his thumb and sprained an ankle on this road trip. Rondo's health is also not at 100% as he battles a hamstring injury. He played 31 minutes tonight, scoring 13 and dishing out 8 assists. These battered and bruised C's now head home and are off until Saturday. The Raptors are in town, and tip-off Saturday night is at 7:30pm...

Celtics injury updates: Davis could be out a while - Celtics Blog - Boston.com

Celtics injury updates: Davis could be out a while - Celtics Blog - Boston.com

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The Oracle does not like us....

C's fall in Cali again tonight, this time to GSW, 103-99. Celts looked great in the 1st half and were executing, but GSW controlled the tempo for most of the 2nd half. That, plus 26 turnovers did the Celts in tonight. C's have not won at GSW since 2005. Rondo had a fantastic night, scoring 30 pts and handing out 15 assists, but the C's were just flat in the final 24 minutes of this game. Glen Davis left the game with a "mild ankle sprain" and did not return. It doesn't get any easier for the C's-next up, the Suns in Phoenix on Wednesday night. Tip-off is at 9pm EST. Hopefully this video of T.A. shopping will cheer you up. "Mixed vegetables-all-in-one..."

"Mixed vegetables-all-in-one..."

Anthony Randolph=Redd Foxx

Nothing like a nice kick in the teeth before bed...

Orlando gets Rondo'd....

Without their Captain Paul Pierce, the Celtics still win in Orlando, 86-77 on this Christmas Day. Rajon Rondo was masterful with a dizzying array of layups, dishes and rebounds. He finished with 17 points, 13 boards and 8 assists. Tony Allen made the most of his start today, dropping in 16 points and grabbing 4 boards. There were some not-so-good moments, a few bricks here & there, but for the most part T.A. played well. Kendrick Perkins was very effective in making Dwight Howard a non-factor on the offensive end. Howard pulled down 20 boards, but Perk and the rest of Boston's D held him to 5 points on 1 of 7 shooting. Ray Allen hit some key buckets and free-throws down the stretch, finishing with 18 points. The Magic were completely ineffective from 3, (one of their strong-points so far this year)shooting 19% from beyond the arc. I am very happy about this win. Last year at this time, we had just lost to the Fakers, and the Celts season was slowly unravelling. To beat Orlando at home, without Paul Pierce (as well as Marquis Daniels) was huge for this team's confidence I believe. The Celts are now off until Sunday when they face the Clippers in L.A. Tip-off is at 9:30pm EST. Merry Christmas to Celtics fans all over the world!

Dear Santa...

Dear Santa: Please make sure the Boston Celtics are healthy for the remainder of the season. That's all I want. Thanks-JB

ps Sorry for leaving beer, but I'm all out of cookies and milk

Whooped...

C's put an ass-whooping on the Wolves tonight, 122-104. Paul Pierce leads all-scorers with 29 points, hitting all 6 of his three-point attempts. This game was never close. The C's did look a bit winded to start the 2nd-half, but it didn't last long. Tony Allen was phenomenal (yes-phenomenal) off the bench, scoring 15 points and playing good defense tonight. He continues to surprise everyone. Next up for the Celtics, a chance for revenge against the Pacers, who beat the C's earlier this season. The Pacers are in town Tuesday night with tip-off at 7:30pm at the Garden...

Rolling...

Didn't make it to the Garden tonight, but no worries-the Celtics are owning the 'Wolves tonight. They are up 101-83 with about 8:00 left in the 4th. Easily the highlight off the night, and maybe the season, is this sweet Eddie House to Tony Allen play:

Not tonight..

Got back from the Garden about an hour ago. Exhausting night. Celts seemed to be in control heading into halftime, but things fell apart in the 2nd half. The Sixers end the Celtics win-streak beating them tonight 98-97. Elton Brand got a tip-in with about 7 seconds left that sealed the C's fate. Brand led the Sixers, and all scorers, with 23. Paul Pierce and Ray Allen both put up shots in the final seconds, but couldn't connect. KG led the C's with 21 and hit 2 clutch free-throws in the final minute, but it wasn't enough. The C's defense blocked 7 shots and grabbed 30 boards, but couldn't seem to get the crucial stops they needed. Rasheed Wallace flipped out on one of the referees and charged after him before be restrained by coach Tom Thibodeau and KG. Sheed was subsequently ejected. C's are now off until Sunday when they face the TWolves at the Garden. Tip-off is at 6pm. A win would've capped off an otherwise great night. Got to meet Kyle and Tung, who are both avid Celts fans I met on Twitter, and met WEEI's Kristine Leahy tonight. Very nice young woman. Goodnight Celtics fans all over the world...

Jesus Saves...

Celtics take out a tough Grizz team tonight, 110-105 in Memphis. Celtics put a bit of space between them and the Grizzlies in the 4th, but behind Rudy Gay, Zach Randolph and OJ Mayo, the Grizz kept it tight. With about 17 seconds left, and the shot-clock winding down, Ray Allen buried a deep 3-pointer for the final dagger. Ray was one of 6 Celtics in double-figures with 18 points on 5 of 6 shooting from behind the arc. I almost woke up the whole neighborhood when he buried the shot, an all-netter from about 2 feet behind the 3-point line. Rebounding was a concern going into the game, as the Grizzlies are tough on the glass, but the Celts managed to pull even with them at 36 boards apiece. The C's now have 3 days off before facing A.I. and the Sixers on Friday night at the Garden. I will be at the game and should have some pics/video posted here postgame. Tip-off is at 7:30pm.

Zach Randolph=Human Beat Box of Fat Boys

C's 104-100..

Celtics win again tonight, beating the Wizards 104-100. The Celtics seemed to be cruising in the 1st half, but the Wizards went on a 10-2 run to start the 3rd quarter tonight. But Rajon Rondo once again took control of the tempo and the game to propel the Celts to victory tonight. Rajon finished with 21 points (to lead the C's)11 assists and 3 rebounds. He also had an incredible dunk in the 4th that I posted below. Perk played well once again, putting up a double-double with 16 pts and 11 boards. Ray Allen reached a milestone tonight, scoring his 20,000 career point. Next up for the C's, the Bulls at the United Center on Saturday night. Tip-off is at 8pm....

Jesus gets up...

Celts up 83-74 on Washington at the start of the 4th quarter. Here is the highlight of the night (so far) from Ray Allen-who also netted his 20,000 career point tonight:

Rondo's World...

I guess I titled the post that way tonight because it seems to fit. Rondo turned it in on in the 2nd half tonight, and catapulted the C's to victory 98-89 over the Bucks. Rajon went into the 2nd half with 0 points, but ended the game 1 rebound shy of a triple-double. I have to admit, whether it was because I was sick, the lackluster (and Redd-less) Bucks were in town or my favorite player Marquis Daniels was out, I couldn't get into this one. KG led all-scorers (actually tied w/Bogut who had a big game also) with 25 points. The C's were again out rebounded, more importantly on the offensive glass 14-5. That is troubling in my opinion. They just didn't seem to be completely motivated tonight, but hey, who is motivated to do their job every single day/night? Speaking of that, I must crash. Next up for the C's, the Wiz on Thursday. Tip-off is at 8pm...

Cruise control....

Celtics finish the latest road-trip undefeated (4-0) as they beat the Thunder 105-87 tonight at the Ford Center. KG is absolutely smoking hot lately and seems to be hitting every shot he puts up. He finished with 23 points to lead the Celtics, and his play continues to ease any worries about the health of his knee. Celts now have 3days off before facing Brandon Jennings and the Bucks on Tuesday. Tip-off is at 7:30pm, and I'll be at the Garden...

Celtics win again- 90-83...

The Celtics win again on the road tonight, beating the Spurs 90-83. The C's were in control most of the 1st 3 quarters of this game, but it got interesting in the 4th. The only concern tonight was the offensive rebounding-the Spurs out rebounded us 55-32, and 20-2 on the offensive glass. Hopefully Big Baby will bring some much needed rebounding help when he returns somewhere over the next few weeks. KG continued to look great, leading all scorers with 20 points on 9 of 15 shooting. 'Sheed chipped in 13 points and went 2 of 5 from beyond the arc and had 4 blocks. Tomorrow the C's wrap-up this road trip in Oklahoma City against Kevin Durant and the high-octane Thunder. Tip-off is at 8pm....

2 down, 2 to go...

Sorry Celtics fans-you are not going to get much from me tonight. I am still feeling lousy and need to hit the sack. But I have to give big props to my C's tonight. They went into Charlotte and absolutely went HAM on the 'Cats. Final: 108-90. Perk had yet another great game: 21 pts, 3 blocks & 12 boards. More on him in a minute. Ray Allen had a huge night in front of alot of his family and friends. Ray led all scorers with 27 points, and hit 5 of 6 from beyond the arc. Just an all-around great effort tonight from the C's. I am missing alot of the other contributors tonight, but as I said, I'm illin'. Before I call it a night though, please tell your friends about my new blog: Vote For Perk. It is basically just the spearhead of a campaign by myself and a whole bunch of other Celtics fans and bloggers to get folks to vote for Perk to be an NBA All-Star. The site has everything you need to vote. It's www.VoteForPerk.blogspot.com . C's are off tomorrow and return to action Thursday night vs the Spurs in San Antone....