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NBA Eastern Conference Semifinal Matchups And Predictions

The first round of the NBA Playoffs has come to a close for the Eastern Conference, and the teams vying to make it into the conference finals are ready for battle. Let’s take a look at the Eastern Conference semifinal matchups to give you insight into who we think will come out on top.

2012/05/11

Celtics center Kevin Garnett in Game 6 against the Atlanta Hawks. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Garnett Dominates Hawks, Then Responds To Owners’ Comments

Kevin Garnett was a man possessed in the Celtics 83-80 Game 6 victory over the Hawks, and you can thank Hawks owner Michael Gearon and the Boston media for calling him ‘Old’ for some extra fuel to his fire.

2012/05/11

Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo in Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Lack Of Execution Down Stretch Dooms Celtics In Game 5

The Celtics couldn’t shake the pesky Hawks in Tuesday night’s 87-86 Game 5 loss in Atlanta, with some poor execution doing them in at the end.

2012/05/09

Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics reacts after missing the winning shot in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Hawks in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NBA Playoffs. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Celtics’ Pierce Sore, But Sprained Knee ‘Going To Be Fine’

Celtics captain Paul Pierce didn’t let a sore knee slow him down in Boston’s 101-79 Game 4 victory over the Hawks, scoring a team-high 24-points in under 17 minutes of play.

2012/05/07

Celtics forward Paul Pierce in Game 2 of their 2012 playoffs series against the Atlanta Hawks. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Pierce Does It All For Celtics In Game 2 Win

With their star point guard out for Game 2, the Boston Celtics turned to an old reliable to carry the load.

2012/05/02

Official Marc Davis ejects Rajon Rondo in the closing minutes of a loss to the Atlanta Hawks in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs on April 29, 2012 at Philips Arena in Atlanta. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Facing Suspension, Time For Celtics’ Rondo To Smarten Up

Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo needs to smarten up.

2012/04/30

Keyon Dooling #51 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Mike Bibby #20 of the New York Knicks during the game on April 17, 2012 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dooling With Toucher & Rich: ‘Extremely Confident’ Heading Into Round 1

Veteran point guard Keyon Dooling spoke with Toucher & Rich about being the Vice President for the NBA Players Association during the lockout, the seven game suspension of Ron Artest and hyping up Celtics guard Avery Bradley.

2012/04/25

Steve Blake Will Play Tonight Against Celtics

Steve Blake practiced on Wednesday in Boston, and will be a game-time decision for Thurday’s game against the Celtics on TNT

2012/02/09

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Lakers Hope To Break Out Of Road Funk In Boston

Fans in Los Angeles and Boston delight in the rivalry between the Lakers and Celtics. When these franchises square off in the regular season, however, the hometown fans have seldom seen their team win lately.

2012/02/09

Game 5 TV Ratings Down From Last Year

The preliminary television rating for Game 5 of the NBA finals was up 25 percent from the last time the same teams met in the championship series.

2011/06/10

Rivers, Celtics Agree On 5-Year, $35M Extension

How the Celtics bounce back from getting toppled by the Heat, that is a question for another day. Priority No. 1 was taken care of Friday when coach Doc Rivers agreed to a five-year extension to remain a Celtic.

2011/05/13

Mo Williams Scores 28 To Lift Clippers Past Celtics

Mo Williams scored 28 points and the Los Angeles Clippers withstood a late Boston surge to beat the Celtics 108-103 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win despite a mediocre performance by Blake Griffin.

2011/03/09

Celtics Take Clippers 99-92

Paul Pierce scored 24 points, Ray Allen added 22, and the Boston Celtics rallied in the second half for their fourth victory in five games, 99-92 over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night.

2011/02/26

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Celtics, Heat vs. Kobe In L.A.’s All-Star Game

Paul Pierce says the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat can go back to being enemies on Sunday night.

2011/02/18

Lakers Postgame Reaction To Win Over Boston

Andrew Bynum was asked if trade rumors motivated him to play a big game against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night and Pau Gasol calls it the biggest win of the season.

2011/02/10