He's not among the team leaders in points or minutes, two areas that Raef LaFrentz could well improve on as the NBA season moves along. But here's where he is undeniably at the top of the list for the Celtics: relief. He's playing, he's playing reasonably well ("hot and cold," according to coach Doc Rivers), and he's playing ... (Full article: 840 words)

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