http://www.mail.com/people/3614-paul-pierce.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/3614-paul-pierce.html http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2086622-bruins-rangers-to-carry-boston-new-york-lore.html BOSTON (AP) — After the marathon bombings, the cities of Boston and New York put aside their bitter rivalries and joined in their mutual love of sports and country. Well, that time may be ending, at least when it comes to sports. The Knicks beat the Celtics in an NBA first-round playoff series this year, and now the NHL's Rangers and Bruins will play in t... Wed, 15 May 2013 07:20:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2086622-bruins-rangers-to-carry-boston-new-york-lore.html 2013-05-15T07:20:48Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2062512-celtics-comeback-fades-88-80-loss-to-knicks.html BOSTON (AP) — Kevin Garnett made his way off the court toward Boston's locker room looking straight down the entire way, not lifting his head or even a hand to the fans crowding him and reaching for a high-five or to congratulate him. There was nothing to celebrate. The Celtics' season was over, ending in an 88-80 loss to New York that clinched the first-... Sat, 04 May 2013 06:51:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2062512-celtics-comeback-fades-88-80-loss-to-knicks.html 2013-05-04T06:51:37Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2062266-knicks-hold-to-beat-celtics-88-80-advance.html BOSTON (AP) — Twelve years without advancing in the playoffs. Two failed attempts to close out the Boston Celtics. Nineteen consecutive missed 3-pointers. Carmelo Anthony brought all the slumps to a stop. Anthony made a pullup jumper and then sank his first 3-pointer in 20 tries to help the New York Knicks turn back Boston's comeback attempt on Friday nig... Sat, 04 May 2013 03:51:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2062266-knicks-hold-to-beat-celtics-88-80-advance.html 2013-05-04T03:51:38Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2057612-celtics-stay-alive-beat-knicks-to-force-game-6.html NEW YORK (AP) — The 11-0 deficit in Game 5 was wiped away. The 3-0 deficit in the series might be next. The Boston Celtics are two victories from NBA history, and from extending the Knicks' postseason futility in a most improbable manner. Kevin Garnett had 16 points and 18 rebounds and the Celtics stayed alive in the playoffs, cutting New York's lead to 3... Thu, 02 May 2013 07:23:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2057612-celtics-stay-alive-beat-knicks-to-force-game-6.html 2013-05-02T07:23:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2054084-celtics-players-happy-teammate-collins.html WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Celtics coach Doc Rivers wishes Jason Collins had gotten more rebounds. Jeff Green liked the screens his former teammate set. Jason Terry would love to have Collins' toughness in the playoffs. And they're all happy for Collins after he came out as gay. None of the Celtics expressed concern Tuesday about having been on the same team a... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:56:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2054084-celtics-players-happy-teammate-collins.html 2013-04-30T20:56:15Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2051162-nba-veteran-center-jason-collins-gay.html WASHINGTON (AP) — With the simplest of sentences, NBA veteran Jason Collins set aside years of worry and silence to become the first active player in one of four major U.S. professional sports leagues to come out as gay. In a first-person article posted Monday on Sports Illustrated's website, Collins begins: "I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:37:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2051162-nba-veteran-center-jason-collins-gay.html 2013-04-30T02:37:09Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2051944-celtics-hoping-revived-offense-life-game-5.html BOSTON (AP) — It started with a 3-pointer by Avery Bradley 16 seconds into the game. It ended with a layup by Jason Terry with 6.5 seconds left. Yes, the Boston Celtics finally got their offense going. "It's coming," Terry said. "You can feel it." It was there on Sunday — for much of the game, anyway — when the Celtics beat the New York Knicks 97-90 in ov... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:35:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2051944-celtics-hoping-revived-offense-life-game-5.html 2013-04-29T22:35:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2050010-celts-top-knicks-97-90-ot-avoid-playoff-sweep.html BOSTON (AP) — The reeling Boston Celtics needed a spark of optimism and a surge of offense to keep their season going. Jason Terry provided both. The energetic guard who had struggled in the first three games cheered his teammates up when the Knicks were rallying, then scored the Celtics' last nine points in a 97-90 overtime win Sunday over the New York K... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2050010-celts-top-knicks-97-90-ot-avoid-playoff-sweep.html 2013-04-29T07:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2048910-3-0-celtics-try-avoid-sweep-sunday-vs-knicks.html WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Hanging on a wall of the Celtics' practice facility, opposite the faded banners that hung in the old Boston Garden a half-century ago, is a spotless one. It went up a few years ago to hold the location where the NBA's greatest champions would mark their next title. That banner will apparently remain blank another year. As soon as Sun... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:44:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2048910-3-0-celtics-try-avoid-sweep-sunday-vs-knicks.html 2013-04-28T01:44:17Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2048154-knicks-roll-to-3-0-lead-celtics.html BOSTON (AP) — When the New York Knicks finally returned to the playoffs two years ago, the Boston Celtics let them hang around for only four games. Now Carmelo Anthony and the Knicks are on the verge of beating Boston, and they want to do it just as quickly. Anthony scored 26 points and the Knicks moved to the brink of their first playoff series victory i... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:25:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2048154-knicks-roll-to-3-0-lead-celtics.html 2013-04-27T07:25:47Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2040708-anthony-knicks-rout-celtics-2-0-series-lead.html NEW YORK (AP) — In what they considered a "must-win" game, the New York Knicks couldn't lose. Not the way they defended after halftime. "We buckled down on the defensive end," Carmelo Anthony said, "and that's what opened the game up for us." And they've done it two games in a row. Anthony scored 34 points, Sixth Man of the Year J.R. Smith added 19, and N... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:20:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2040708-anthony-knicks-rout-celtics-2-0-series-lead.html 2013-04-24T07:20:38Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2037914-celtics-plan-garnett-knicks-expect.html NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks not only expect a Boston adjustment, they can guess what it is. The Celtics never could have accomplished so much over the last six years with as little as they got from Kevin Garnett on Saturday in their playoff opener. So when the teams return to Madison Square Garden on Tuesday for Game 2, Boston plans to feature muc... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:40:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2037914-celtics-plan-garnett-knicks-expect.html 2013-04-22T22:40:23Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2034008-anthony-scores-36-knicks-beat-celtics-game-1.html NEW YORK (AP) — Carmelo Anthony started fast, struggled through the middle, and finished with a flurry. And the New York Knicks, after knocking the Boston Celtics from the top of the Atlantic Division, took the first step toward knocking them out of the playoffs. Anthony scored 36 points, leading the Knicks to an 85-78 victory Saturday in their playoff op... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:51:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2034008-anthony-scores-36-knicks-beat-celtics-game-1.html 2013-04-20T22:51:09Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2029726-there-challenge-heat-nba-playoffs.html Looking for a reason not to pick the Miami Heat to win another NBA title? Don't check the odds, where the Heat are such an overwhelming favorite that it might as well be Tiger Woods against a weekend hacker. Definitely don't bother with the Heat's results, which show exactly three losses since the start of February. ... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:42:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2029726-there-challenge-heat-nba-playoffs.html 2013-04-18T22:42:43Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2015954-haslem-battier-heat-celtics-game.html MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh are expected to play Friday when the Miami Heat host the Boston Celtics. All three have recently missed time because of injuries or illness. James has dealt with a strained right hamstring, Wade has been bothered by bone bruises near his right knee and Bosh had flu-like symptoms this week. ... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:41:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2015954-haslem-battier-heat-celtics-game.html 2013-04-12T15:41:22Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1990034-knicks-rout-celtics-108-89-eighth-straight-win.html NEW YORK (AP) — Closing in on one goal of ending Boston's division title reign, the New York Knicks added another. While they were finishing off their second victory over the Celtics this week, injured forward Rasheed Wallace drew a large "50" on the board in their locker room, challenging them to strive for a 50-win season. They're on... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 03:57:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1990034-knicks-rout-celtics-108-89-eighth-straight-win.html 2013-04-01T03:57:44Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1980042-garnett-to-week-with-ankle-injury.html WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Boston's Kevin Garnett is expected to miss at least a week with inflammation in his left ankle as the Celtics practice patience with their 36-year-old star. Coach Doc Rivers, preparing his team for a playoff run, said on Monday he doesn't think Garnett will be out for the long term. "I don't know what long term is," Rivers said befor... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:46:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1980042-garnett-to-week-with-ankle-injury.html 2013-03-26T14:46:36Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1964168-heat-beat-celtics-105-103-23rd-win-row.html BOSTON (AP) — The longest winning streak in NBA history is still 10 victories away for the Miami Heat. So it will be a while before Dwyane Wade really focuses on matching the 33-game run of the Los Angeles Lakers. "Not 'til we get to 32," he said with a smile after one of the greatest challenges to Miami's run of success. LeBron James hit the go-ahead jum... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:50:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1964168-heat-beat-celtics-105-103-23rd-win-row.html 2013-03-19T07:50:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1963864-heat-beat-boston-105-103-23d-win-row.html BOSTON (AP) — LeBron James and the Miami Heat escaped Boston with their 23rd win in a row. All that's in front of them now is the NBA record for consecutive victories. Five years to the day after the Celtics snapped Houston's winning streak at 22 games, James scored 37 points and made the go-ahead basket with 10.5 seconds left in Miami's 105-103 victory o... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:40:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1963864-heat-beat-boston-105-103-23d-win-row.html 2013-03-19T04:40:41Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1961964-heat-head-to-boston-to-23-row.html No extra motivation needed when the hated Heat come to Boston. LeBron James' 45-point masterpiece on their own floor that kept them from reaching the NBA Finals last year, Ray Allen swapping sides over the summer, and recent years of bad blood and great games would've had the Celtics ready Monday night. Now throw in the chance to end M... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:25:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1961964-heat-head-to-boston-to-23-row.html 2013-03-18T08:25:24Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1944902-thunder-grind-91-79-win-celtics.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — In a reunion with his former Boston teammates, Kendrick Perkins and the Oklahoma City Thunder got just the kind of victory he enjoys most. Kevin Durant had 23 points and 11 rebounds, Russell Westbrook scored 15 points and Thunder beat the Celtics 91-79 on Sunday to stretch their winning streak to five games. Boston was able to slow th... Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:49:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1944902-thunder-grind-91-79-win-celtics.html 2013-03-10T21:49:52Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1915512-pierce-lifts-road-weary-celtics-jazz-ot.html SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Boston Celtics weren't too tired after playing five games in seven days back and forth across time zones. They had enough left to play overtime to close out a long Western road trip, beating the Utah Jazz 110-107 on Monday night. Thirty-five-year-old Paul Pierce led Boston with 26 points, including seven straight in the extra ses... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:24:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1915512-pierce-lifts-road-weary-celtics-jazz-ot.html 2013-02-26T06:24:56Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1907166-nba-trade-deadline-features-minor-moves.html NEW YORK (AP) — The only trade involving Dwight Howard came last summer. The potent scorers that moved did so long ago. There was no eye-catching activity left for deadline day, resulting in minor deals Thursday to the disappointment of those hoping for a frenzy. Josh Smith stayed put and the Boston Celtics' core stayed together, leaving J.J. Redick, deal... Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:34:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1907166-nba-trade-deadline-features-minor-moves.html 2013-02-22T05:34:46Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1905042-lakers-beat-celtics-113-99-emotional-night.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss loved to win. He especially relished beating the Boston Celtics. Playing their first game since Buss died, the Lakers earned an emotional 113-99 victory over their greatest rivals on Wednesday night. Dwight Howard had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Kobe Bryant added 16 points, Steve Nash and Earl Clark ha... Thu, 21 Feb 2013 07:39:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1905042-lakers-beat-celtics-113-99-emotional-night.html 2013-02-21T07:39:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1885276-mullens-bobcats-celtics-win-streak-94-91.html CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — All in all, Monday proved to be a painful night for the Boston Celtics. Not only did the Celtics have their seven-game losing streak snapped at the hands of the NBA's worst team, but they might have suffered yet another costly injury in their 94-91 loss to the Charlotte Bobcats. Backup guard Leandro Barbosa, who ... Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1885276-mullens-bobcats-celtics-win-streak-94-91.html 2013-02-12T03:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1882742-celtics-7-game-roll-without-rondo.html BOSTON (AP) — Things appeared pretty grim for the Boston Celtics just a few weeks ago. Rajon Rondo went down with a torn knee ligament, and the team's playoff hopes took a major hit. Well, the Celtics haven't lost in the seven games since and their latest victory proved they're going to be tough to beat — even without their star point guard. Paul Pierce h... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 07:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1882742-celtics-7-game-roll-without-rondo.html 2013-02-11T07:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1882392-celtics-outlast-nuggets-3-ots-with-118-114-win.html BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics relied on their veterans to help them win the matchup of the NBA's two hottest teams. Paul Pierce had 27 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists and the Celtics extended their winning streak to seven games with a 118-114 triple overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. Boston's win also ended Denver's winning streak a... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1882392-celtics-outlast-nuggets-3-ots-with-118-114-win.html 2013-02-11T02:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1876662-celtics-rout-lakers-116-95-6th-straight-win.html BOSTON (AP) — The familiar "Beat LA!" chant started in the third quarter. It's easier to do that now than it was during most of the Lakers-Celtics rivalry. But there's still something special when the teams who have met in a record 12 NBA Finals face each other, even if they've been struggling just to reach the playoffs. "No matter wha... Fri, 08 Feb 2013 07:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1876662-celtics-rout-lakers-116-95-6th-straight-win.html 2013-02-08T07:41:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1865702-celts-4-0-without-rondo-top-clippers-106-104.html BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics keep rolling without Rajon Rondo. Not even a late comeback by one of the NBA's best teams could keep Boston from beating the Los Angeles Clippers 106-104 on Sunday and improve to 4-0 since a knee injury ended their star point guard's season. "A lot of people say that we don't have a chance to go to the playoff... Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:30:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1865702-celts-4-0-without-rondo-top-clippers-106-104.html 2013-02-03T21:30:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1849728-loss-rondo-year-hurts-celts-playoff-chances.html BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics' grip on the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference already was slipping. Now they'll have to hang on without Rajon Rondo. Boston's star point guard will miss the rest of the season and undergo surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The Celtics won without him on Sunday, beating the Miami Heat 100-9... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 08:39:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1849728-loss-rondo-year-hurts-celts-playoff-chances.html 2013-01-28T08:39:00Z