The Celtics dreamed of four All-Stars, expected three, and got two. While forward Paul Pierce was named a reserve for the Eastern Conference team last night, eight-time All-Star guard Ray Allen was not selected. Kevin Garnett was voted in by the fans last week as a starting forward for the game Feb. 15 in Phoenix. (Full article: 532 words)

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