Boston Celtics

The 10-man rotation, starring your Indiana Pacers

A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out.

C: Eight Points, Nine Seconds. A pointed look at the Pacers as they prepare for perhaps their penultimate performance.
PF: Vice. David Roth on Stan Van Gundy and the Orlando Magic.
SF: Magic Basketball. Eddy Rivera on Stan Van Gundy and the Orlando Magic.
SG: Orlando Pinstriped Post. Evan Dunlap on Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic.
PG: True Hoop. Kevin Arnovitz: 'The unthinking brilliance of Tim Duncan.'

6th: SB Nation. Attempting to fix the Lakers, with Tom Ziller's help.
7th: Forum Blue and Gold. Metta World Peace's exit interview was lovely, per usual.
8th: CSNNE. Brandon Bass credits his late mother for his NBA ascension.
9th: Washington Post. Michael Lee discusses the up and down and up rookie season of Jan Vesely.
10th: CSNNE. Jessica Camerato goes over Paul Pierce's legendary career with veteran Tony Battie.

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• Thu May 24, 2012 6:45 pm EDT
• Ball Don't Lie
• Kelly Dwyer
• Comment

Create-a-Caption: Allen Iverson, superfan

After presenting the game ball before Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics, NBA legend Allen Iverson headed back up to his seat and he cheered. Man, did he cheer. Oh, boy, did he cheer.

What kind of cheers came out of the mouth of "The Answer"? Best caption wins a head's up that The Questions are back. Good luck.

In our last adventure: LOUD NOISES!

Winner, Larry B.: The world's least subtle erection-hiding technique.

Runner-up, Mad D: Pendergraph: [making a scene] "— anything is possible!"

Paul George: "He's been reading KG's self-motivation book."

Tyler Hansbrough: "Don't make eye contact."

Second runner-up, HopsForMe?: Hansbrough: "Does anyone else see that the security guy over there has a bandage over his right eye?"

• Thu May 24, 2012 3:15 pm EDT
• Ball Don't Lie
• Dan Devine
• Comment

Celtics' Big Four Will Step Up In Game 7

The Celtics are 6-0 in close out games at home after suffering a road loss with The Big Four. Can they bounce back from Wednesday night's dismal performance and stay perfect?

• Fri May 25, 2012 EDT
• CelticsBlog
• By wjsy

A Standing Ovation for Avery Bradley

A wonderful season looks like it has come to an end for Avery Bradley.

• Fri May 25, 2012 EDT
• CelticsBlog
• By Anthony_Bruzzese

Celtics Shootaround Update: Avery Bradley To Have Surgery Today

Avery Bradley's season ends in surgery today. It's a four month recovery timetable so he should be back just in time for training camp next season.

• Fri May 25, 2012 EDT
• CelticsBlog
• By wjsy

Who Are You? Calling Out The Lurkers

I'm calling out the lurkers! I want to hear your voice!

• Fri May 25, 2012 EDT
• CelticsBlog
• By Jeff Clark

Pound It Inside, Celtics Must Attack The Paint

As Steve Bulpett notes, some credit goes to the Sixers for playing good defense in the paint, but at some point the Celtics simply have to force the issue and get their hands dirty in there anyway.

• Fri May 25, 2012 EDT
• CelticsBlog
• By Jeff Clark