The trade deadline is upon us.  Check in all day today with Luck of the Irish for all of the news surrounding the Boston Celtics and the NBA.

The stories to watch today:

• What will happen to Dwight Howard?  He repeatedly told the Orlando Magic he wanted to be traded, but now he says he wants to stay in Orlando for the rest of the season.
• How will the New Jersey Nets make out in the Howard drama?
• A deal to send Michael Beasley to the Los Angeles Lakers is also close to being finalized.

» Continue reading “NBA Trade Deadline: Who Stays And Who Goes”

The Celtics begin their eight-game roadtrip against the Lakers this afternoon.  Check here for updates throughout the game.

First Quarter:

Lakers 24 – Celtics 14

• The Lakers jumped out to a 7-0 lead and went on a 12-2 run to end the quarter.
• Boston shot 6-24 in the first 12 minutes.
• Kevin Garnett had six points.
• Rajon Rondo has five points.

» Continue reading “Live Blog: Celtics vs. Lakers”

Location: TD Garden, Boston, MA

Tip-Off: 8:00 P.M.

Projected Starters:

Boston (14-10): Rajon Rondo, Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Jermaine O’Neal

Los Angeles (14-11): Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum

» Continue reading “Rivalry Week: Lakers Head To Boston For Showdown With The Celtics”

The Celtics are in search of their 18th championship in franchise history.

It’s been a tough day.  The New England Patriots lost in the Super Bowl yesterday, and I’m stuck in the middle of New York, surrounded by Giants fans and other people who just hate the Patriots and all other Boston teams.

I think it’s safe to say it could be a tough couple of days, at least until the Super Bowl coverage blows over.

It’s time to focus completely on the Boston Celtics, who have played well as of late and could continue to improve now that Rajon Rondo has returned to the lineup.  Let’s take a look at the road ahead:

• This week is more like a thorn between two roses.  The Celtics take on the Charlotte Bobcats tomorrow night at the TD Garden.  Charlotte has the worst record in the NBA, so look for Boston to take advantage of this and put together another convincing win. » Continue reading “Can The Celtics Drown My Super Bowl Sorrows?”

Individual game tickets go on sale next week, so here is a guide to the best games of this shortened season.

The upcoming holiday season is the perfect reason to buy Celtics tickets.  Maybe that is what the league had in mind all along; a nice marketing ploy to end the lockout right before holiday shoppers finish up everything on their list.

Take a look at some notable home games on the Celtics 2011-2012 schedule, and good luck buying!

• January 11 vs Dallas Mavericks: The first matchup against the reigning NBA champion.
• January 13 vs Chicago Bulls: The past few seasons, the Bulls were in the hunt during the playoffs, so the Celtics get another test to see what their chances are come May and June.
• January 23 vs Orlando Magic: Another in-season test against a potential playoff opponent.
• Februrary 3 vs NY Knicks: A Christmas day rematch, this time in Boston.
• February 9 vs Los Angeles Lakers: First matchup against Kobe and the Lakers, and there is always a chance the two teams will see each other again.
• April 1 vs Miami Heat: LeBron and the gang come to Boston for the first time in the season.