Boston.com -- Boston Celtics news http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics en-us 2009-11-21T09:33:32Z Boston.com http://www.boston.com/ http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/File-Based_Image_Resource/bcom_logo_140w.gif Out of synch http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2009/11/21/out_of_synch?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Celtics+news The Celtics had the Orlando Magic where they wanted them last night. Their big guns and newcomers were ready to go, not worn down by a long season, simply motivated to make up for last season’s Game 7 playoff loss - on their home court. Frank Dell’Apa, Globe Staff 2009-11-21T05:00:00Z spt Disorganized from start, they need to regroup http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2009/11/21/disorganized_from_start_they_need_to_regroup?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Celtics+news Seventy wins? How about beating a good team? The Celtics do not have one signature win in this early season, and don’t even think of counting that Opening Night gift in Cleveland, whose own coach said he wished he could have had three more weeks of practice. Bob Ryan, Globe Columnist 2009-11-21T05:00:00Z spt A few more observations from Bird’s nest http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2009/11/20/a_few_more_observations_from_birds_nest?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Celtics+news Larry Bird was not in the house when Bill Belichick decided to go for it on fourth and 2 from his 28. Even though Bird works just a few blocks from Lucas Oil Stadium, he has never been to a game there. Dan Shaughnessy, Globe Columnist 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z spt All in all, not a lot for Celtics owner to grouse about http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2009/11/19/all_in_all_not_a_lot_for_celtics_owner_to_grouse_about?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Celtics+news One of the NBA’s most involved owners is closely watching his team’s recent struggles, realizing that, though veteran-laden, it is experiencing growing pains. There is a sense of impatience but a higher level of trust, since the Celtics are only two years removed from reaching the pinnacle of NBA success. Gary Washburn, Globe Staff 2009-11-19T13:48:23Z spt In NBA lore, Nelson never comes up short http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2009/11/19/in_nba_lore_nelson_never_comes_up_short?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Celtics+news Mr. NBA was in town last night. Well, he is. This was career game No. 3,380 as a player and coach for Don Nelson, and that’s No. 1 on the all-time list. He has been a part of the NBA since 1962. Bob Ryan, Globe Columnist 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z spt Though Nelson is slowly closing in on victory record, it’s hard to find a silver lining in Golden State http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/articles/2009/11/15/though_nelson_is_slowly_closing_in_on_victory_record_its_hard_to_find_a_silver_lining_in_golden_state?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Celtics+news It seems the only one who doesn’t see that Don Nelson’s effectiveness as a coach and personnel evaluator has dissipated and rotted is Warriors owner Chris Cohan , who continues to employ the 69-year-old Nelson though chaos unfolds daily with his laughingstock organization. Gary Washburn 2009-11-15T04:50:15Z spt Ellis leads Warriors over Blazers http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/articles/2009/11/21/ellis_leads_warriors_over_blazers?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Celtics+news Monta Ellis scored a season-high 34 points and had eight assists, Anthony Morrow added 23 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Portland Trail Blazers 108-94 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak. 2009-11-21T06:12:06Z Clips' broadcasters suspended for Haddadi remarks http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/articles/2009/11/21/clips_broadcasters_suspended_for_haddadi_remarks?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Celtics+news Clippers longtime play-by-play announcer Ralph Lawler and color analyst Michael Smith were suspended one game by the Fox Sports Prime Ticket cable network for their comments about Memphis center Hamed Haddadi. 2009-11-21T05:21:45Z Clips' broadcasters suspended for Haddadi remarks http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/articles/2009/11/20/clips_broadcasters_suspended_for_haddadi_remarks?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Celtics+news Clippers longtime play-by-play announcer Ralph Lawler and color analyst Michael Smith were suspended one game by the Fox Sports Prime Ticket cable network for their comments about Memphis center Hamed Haddadi. 2009-11-21T04:51:50Z Jennings does it again with 29, Bucks top Bobcats http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/articles/2009/11/20/jennings_does_it_again_with_29_bucks_top_bobcats?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Celtics+news Rookie Brandon Jennings scored 29 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 95-88 victory over Charlotte on Friday night, with minority owner Michael Jordan on hand to witness his Bobcats drop their seventh straight. Colin Fly, AP Sports Writer 2009-11-21T04:21:46Z Reserves spark Mavericks to fifth straight win http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/articles/2009/11/20/reserves_spark_mavericks_to_fifth_straight_win?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Celtics+news Jason Terry scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, Dallas got 52 points from the bench and the Mavericks beat the Sacramento Kings 104-102 on Friday night for their fifth straight win. David Jimenez, Associated Press Writer 2009-11-21T04:11:42Z Magic win 4th straight, beating Boston 83-78 http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2009/11/20/magic_win_4th_straight_beating_boston_83_78?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Celtics+news Kevin Garnett missed last season's playoff series against Orlando with a knee injury. Rasheed Wallace signed with Boston after it was over. Jimmy Golen, AP Sports Writer 2009-11-21T04:00:29Z Thunder fend off Wizards 127-108 http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/articles/2009/11/20/thunder_fend_off_wizards_127_108?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Celtics+news Kevin Durant scored 35 points, Russell Westbrook added 26 and the Oklahoma City Thunder had their highest-scoring output of the season in a 127-108 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Jeff Latzke, AP Sports Writer 2009-11-21T03:42:45Z Celtics man up for win http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2009/11/19/celtics_man_up_for_win?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Celtics+news This was a blowout that did not seem like a blowout. The score - the Celtics defeated the Golden State Warriors last night, 109-95 - indicates a comfortable margin of victory. But the Celtics never appeared to be completely certain of themselves, only briefly able to assert their dominance over a team that was concluding a five-game road trip with ... Frank Dell’Apa, Globe Staff 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z spt Rivers assumes 3-point stance http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2009/11/19/rivers_assumes_3_point_stance?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Celtics+news The Celtics have become 3-point happy at the wrong times this season. Coach Doc Rivers finally stepped in, telling Rasheed Wallace to limit the threes, during the final quarter of last night’s 109-95 win over Golden State. Frank Dell’Apa, Globe Staff 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z spt