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Mirror images, but with cracks
There are issues for Kobe Bryant and the Lakers this season, just as there are for the Celtics.
Paul Pierce
Evolution of a scorer
Paul Pierce has passed Larry Bird in scoring after a remarkably consistent first 13 seasons.
Celtics 91, Knicks 89
C's defeat Charlotte
Paul Pierce eclipsed Larry Bird to become the Celtics' second all-time leading scorer in a win over Charlotte.
- Celtics notebook Stiemsma will stick around
- Allen can appreciate historic achievement
Celtics 98, Grizzlies 80
Celtics tame Grizzlies
Rajon Rondo had 14 assists as the Celtics beat Memphis for their fourth straight win.
Game 25: Lakers at Celtics
Getting you ready for tonight's Celtics-Lakers game at TD Garden.
Headlines

- Kobe Bryant said he has never met Larry Bird
- Defense has been key
- Rondo still bothered by wrist
- Celtics feeling the pinch a bit
- Dickerson happy to return to sideline
- Dan Shaughnessy Bird rooting for the Patriots
- Celtics owe it to Doc Rivers to shape up
- Defensive taking serious notice of Allen’s scoring
- Bradley may have had breakthrough
- Bench leads Rockets to 103-96 win over Blazers
- Lin, Chandler lead Knicks over Wizards 107-93
- Grizzlies end 3-game skid, beat Timberwolves 85-80
- Boozer scores 18 as Bulls rout Hornets 90-67
- Josh Smith scores 28, Hawks beat Pacers 97-87
- Wednesday's Scores
- Wednesday's Scores
- Photos Doc Rivers' son, Austin, a rising star | Story
- Bearing no grudges, NBA fans flock back | Graphic
- Q&A: Announcer Mike Gorman talks Celtics

Sunday basketball notes

76ers take early lead, but are they for real?
Celtics dancer tryouts

Dozens auditioned for spots on this year's squad
Special feature

A look at the Celtics great's life and legacy
Boston's sports statues

See the stars who have public tributes around the city
Playoff performers

A look at Celtics who rose to the challenge in the postseason
Doc's career highlights

A look at Celtics coach Doc Rivers through the years
Ray's big night

Photos of Ray Allen setting NBA 3-pointers record
Boston's record setters

Ray Allen joined an elite list of Boston athletes who set a benchmark
From Husky to Celtic

Ray Allen through the years
Shooting stars

The best 3-point shooters in Celtics history
Shaq conducts the Pops

The Celtics' big man became the Big Maestro
Shaq comes to Boston

Shaquille O'Neal through the years
Celtics scenes

Photos from the 2009-2010 season
Commemorative

Relive the Celtics' 17th NBA title


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