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Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics

Eastern Conference No. 1 Seed

66-16, 1st Atlantic

 Last Game
May 14, 2008 Cleveland, W 96-89 Highlights
BOS Paul Pierce
8-19 FG, 29 Pts
3 Ast, 2 3pt
CLE LeBron James
12-25 FG, 35 Pts
3 Reb, 5 Ast
 
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Cleveland Cavaliers  May 16, 2008 at Cleveland, 8:00 pm 
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Celtics lead series 3-2
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NBA Playoff Capsules

NBA Playoff Capsules
The Associated Press, May 15, 2008
Kevin Garnett had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Rajon Rondo added 20 points and 13 assists, and the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 96-89 on Wednesday night to move within a win of the Eastern Conference finals. Paul Pierce scored 29 and helped shut down LeBron James for much of the second half to give Boston a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven conference semifinal. ...More
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 Team Report

Celtics Team Report

Celtics Team Report May 15, 2008

With the Celtics in danger of getting pushed out of the playoffs by the Cavaliers, the team would like Kevin Garnett to plant himself nearer the hoop—and not get pushed away.

Garnett has been playing well, but the club wants him to establish himself inside, especially in crunch time.

"I want him in five spots, basically," coach Doc Rivers said. "I want him on the post both sides, two steps off on both sides and then at the nail (free throw line extended to the elbows). Those are the five, and if we can get him in those spots, then we feel very confident.

"Sometimes now he's getting pushed off the blocks, so what we're trying to do is set picks for him to allow him to get to that spot, rather than him fighting every possession to get that spot."

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Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics celebrates after a dunk against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Eastern Conference Semifinals in Boston, Massachusetts on May 14. The Celtics rallied for a 96-89 victory over opponents the Cavaliers moving closer to the National Basketball Association playoffs.
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Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (left) drives against Boston Celtics' Ray Allen during the Eastern Conference Semifinals in Boston, Massachusetts on May 14. The Celtics rallied for a 96-89 victory over opponents the Cavaliers moving closer to the National Basketball Association playoffs.
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BOSTON - MAY 14:  Ray Allen 20# of the Boston Celtics shoots against Joe Smith #32 and Delonte West #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs at TD Banknorth Garden on May 14, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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BOSTON - MAY 14:  LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers grabs a rebound against Kendrick Perkins #43 of the Boston Celtics in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs at TD Banknorth Garden on May 14, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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 Atlantic Standings
W L Pct GB Streak 
 z-Boston 66 16 .805 -- Won 4 
 x-Toronto 41 41 .500 25.0 Lost 1 
 x-Philadelphia 40 42 .488 26.0 Lost 4 
 New Jersey 34 48 .415 32.0 Lost 1 
 New York 23 59 .280 43.0 Lost 3 
 Complete Standings
 Team Stats
  PtsRebAst 
 Boston100.642.022.4 
 Opponents90.338.918.8 
 Individual Leaders
Kevin Garnett - Boston CelticsKevin Garnett
#5, Forward
Leads team with 53.9 FG%
 Stat Player AVG 
 ScoringPaul Pierce19.6 
 ReboundsKevin Garnett9.2 
 AssistsRajon Rondo5.1 
 FG%Kevin Garnett53.9 
 FT%Ray Allen90.7 
 3PT%Ray Allen39.8 
 BlocksKendrick Perkins1.5 
 StealsRajon Rondo1.7 
 Complete Team Statistics
 Scores & Schedule
 Last Five Games
 Tue, May 6ClevelandW 76-72  
 Thu, May 8ClevelandW 89-73  
 Sat, May 10at ClevelandL 84-108  
 Mon, May 12at ClevelandL 77-88  
 Wed, May 14ClevelandW 96-89  
 Next Five Games
 Fri, May 16at Cleveland8:00 pm 
 Sun, May 18ClevelandTBA 
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