WALTHAM -- What are the Celtics waiting for? That's a valid question considering their slow starts in both playoff games. In Game 1, Boston fell behind by 8 early; in Game 2, Indiana opened with a 13-2 run. The responsibility for the slow starts rests squarely on the shoulders of Boston's veterans, including Paul Pierce and Antoine Walker . (Full article: 890 words)

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