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Pierce has been zeroed in

Frank Dell’Apa, Globe Staff — 2009-11-29T06:08:23Z

WALTHAM - Though Celtics coach Doc Rivers says Paul Pierce is having an MVP season, it is far too early in the season to make such projections, nor are Pierce’s statistics impressive enough to place him in serious consideration.

Celtics wear down Raptors

Frank Dell’Apa, Globe Staff — 2009-11-28T05:00:00Z

The Celtics’ defensive statistics looked un-Celtic-like last night. The Toronto Raptors shot 55.7 percent from the field and became the third Boston opponent to score in triple figures in regulation this season.

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They lack KO punch

Gary Washburn, Globe Staff — 2009-11-28T05:00:00Z

The Celtics’ path to the postseason and perhaps back to the NBA Finals is going to be more challenging than it was in 2008. What’s more, the past week should serve as a reminder that fans should cease comparisons of the current squad and that world championship club.

He flips over flops

Frank Dell’Apa, Globe Staff — 2009-11-28T05:00:00Z

Rasheed Wallace was issued a technical foul 1:35 into the second quarter last night, but the Celtics big man believes the technical should have been called on Toronto’s Hedo Turkoglu - for flopping.

Iverson was anything but retiring in career

Gary Washburn — 2009-11-29T04:03:34Z

Was Allen Iverson’s sudden retirement announcement designed to get sympathy and attention? Well, the Answer became the talk of the NBA after he left the Grizzlies to attend to “personal matters’’ and eventually asked for his release.

Sixers coach downplays reports of Iverson comeback

Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Writer — 2009-11-29T17:41:26Z

Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan says he hasn't talked to Allen Iverson about bringing the former franchise star out of retirement.

NY Sen. pressures NBA to stop Adidas jersey plan

2009-11-29T13:41:34Z

A U.S. senator from New York doesn't want NBA players taking to the court wearing jerseys made in Asia.

Lakers rout Warriors 130-97 for fifth straight win

Janie McCauley, AP Sports Writer — 2009-11-29T06:11:40Z

Pau Gasol scored 22 points to lead seven players in double figures and also had 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers won their fifth straight game with a 130-97 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night.

Carter gets 25 points, 4 stitches; Magic top Bucks

Colin Fly, AP Sports Writer — 2009-11-29T04:52:55Z

Vince Carter scored 19 of his 25 points in the second half after getting four stitches and Dwight Howard added 25 points and 20 rebounds to rally the Orlando Magic to a 100-98 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.

Boozer powers Jazz to 108-92 win over Blazers

2009-11-29T04:31:29Z

Carlos Boozer had 26 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to a 108-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.

James, Williams lead Cavaliers over Mavs 111-95

Tom Withers, AP Sports Writer — 2009-11-29T03:11:29Z

Mo Williams made 7 of 7 3-point attempts, LeBron James scored 25 points with 12 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers rebounded from a lackluster loss in Charlotte by beating the road-tested Dallas Mavericks 111-95 on Saturday night.

Wallace scores 14 as Bobcats beat Wizards 92-76

2009-11-29T02:41:27Z

Gerald Wallace had 14 points and 14 rebounds, Tyson Chandler and Raymond Felton each scored 12 points and the Charlotte Bobcats rolled over the Washington Wizards 92-76 on Saturday night.

Sharp-shooting Williams carries Cavaliers

Associated Press — 2009-11-29T06:53:22Z

Mo Williams made all seven of his 3-point attempts, LeBron James scored 25 points with 12 assists, and Cleveland rebounded from a lackluster loss in Charlotte by beating the road-tested Dallas Mavericks last night, 111-95.

Age-old question

Gary Washburn, Globe Staff — 2009-11-27T05:00:00Z

The report of the sudden retirement of Allen Iverson sent a reality shock through the older Celtics. Kevin Garnett , Paul Pierce , Ray Allen , and Rasheed Wallace are from the same NBA generation as Iverson. All of them entered the league in the mid-to-late 1990s, played against each other, and hung out at All-Star Weekend.

Winless Nets lose 16th straight, 109-96 to Kings

Josh Dubow, AP Sports Writer — 2009-11-28T05:41:37Z

The New Jersey Nets dropped their 16th straight game to open the season, moving within one of matching the worst start in NBA history with a 109-96 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

Suns hand Timberwolves 15th straight loss, 120-95

Jon Krawczynski, AP Sports Writer — 2009-11-28T05:21:39Z

Losing has become a way of life for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves lost their 15th consecutive game on Friday night when Jason Richardson scored 22 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 120-95 victory.

Davis moves closer to returning to court

Gary Washburn, Globe Staff — 2009-11-24T05:00:00Z

As much as he wants to blend in with the rest of the guys at the Sports Authority Training Center, Glen “Big Baby’’ Davis realizes things are different. His teammates have labored through 14 games, absorbed elbows, collided with mammoth men setting screens, and withstood criticism en route to a rocky 10-4 start.

Confidence is high for Rondo

Gary Washburn, Globe Staff — 2009-11-26T05:00:00Z

Rajon Rondo took over in the fourth quarter of the Celtics’ 113-110 win over the 76ers at TD Garden last night. Coach Doc Rivers trusted Rondo enough to allow the point guard, who just signed a $55 million contract, to play the entire quarter with the game in the balance.

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