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Doc Rivers: Enough talking

Doc Rivers: The Celtics' defensive lapses are unacceptable.

Can the Celtics be fixed?

With deadline nearing, C's must decide if shakeup is necessary.

Celtics not on top of their game

Meltdown against Magic more evidence Boston not on top of its game

Chance to show they've busted slump

With a win over Magic on Sunday, Celtics can make a point on a Super stage.

Mailbag: The Celtics' missing piece

Celtics mailbag offers trade and coaching advice for Ainge and Rivers.

Rondo puts chatter aside

Rajon Rondo's play spoke volumes after his comments caused a stir.

Age and uncertainty for Celtics

With the Big Three aging, the Celtics enter the decade with many questions.

Celtics can't stop Lakers, skid

The Celtics' poor fourth-quarter defense gave the Lakers a leg up.

Are Lakers just what Celtics need?

Lakers present big challenge for reeling Celtics, but also big opportunity.

C's hope adversity makes them stronger

Celtics players are desperate for answers amid slide, but Rivers sees positive steps.

Experience doesn't pay for Celtics

The Celtics' veterans crumbled in crunch time against Orlando.

C's mail call: an All-Star collection

This week's mailbag is focused on questions on the All-Star game.

Little drama in C's win over Clippers

Celtics ease into rough stretch with routine win over Clippers.

Garnett steps on the gas

Kevin Garnett helped the C's past the Blazers in his return to the lineup.

C's midterm grade: Incomplete

There is room for improvement in the Celtics' midterm grades.

Panic hasn't set in with fans of Green

Celtics mailbag: Readers concerned about injuries, defense and more.

Celtics can't stop Mavs, skid

Defense lets the Celtics down against Dallas.

Celtics continue to struggle at home

With an injury-depleted lineup, the Celtics continue to struggle at home.

Wallace's return a big benefit

Rasheed Wallace's return comes in the nick of time for the Celtics.

Better days ahead for Celtics

The Celtics are banking on the power of healing.

C's mailbag: On T's, injuries, trades

Celtics mailbag: Fretting over technicals, trades, injuries and more.

Will the Celtics get better?

The Celtics have to shake the injury bug soon, don't they?

Tempers get better of Celtics

After Doc Rivers' outburst, the Celtics lost control of the Hawks.

Brady suffers first home playoff loss

Tom Brady wouldn't use injuries as an excuse after Sunday's loss to the Ravens.

Pats' defense left run-down

The Patriots' defense has no answers for the Ravens' running attack.

How important is playoff experience?

How important is playoff experience? The Patriots will find out fast.

Celtics look for revenge against Hawks

While the Hawks have stumbled, they will be a good test for the banged-up Celtics.

Ex-QB known to shine in spotlight

Out of Welker's shadow, rookie Edelman will get to show his stuff.

Brady entering comfort zone

With knee injury behind him, Tom Brady enters comfort zone -- the postseason.

Raving about the Ravens

Five reasons Patriots fans should fear the Ravens.

Outmanned Celtics dig deep

Celtics role players have a huge part in win over Raptors.

Giddens has been waiting to play

Injuries should give J.R. Giddens the chance he's been waiting for.

Celtics search for silver lining in losses

Limping Celtics search for silver lining in recent losses.

Frozen, festive Fenway quite a sight

Seeing Fenway Park decked out for hockey would warm any fan's heart.

No masking Moss' joy

Randy Moss gets fans back on his side with three touchdowns against Jaguars.

Dominating Jags just Brady being Brady

Tom Brady's run of success against the Jaguars continued Sunday.

C's-Orlando a biggie on many levels

Injuries, revenge factor, playoff picture pump up Christmas Day matchup.

Celtics bring Christmas to Orlando

Despite logistical challenges, Christmas Day game a privilege for players.

Storybook finish for Pierce

Paul Pierce shoots his way out of slow start against the Pacers

Tony Allen a healthy addition

After series of injuries, Tony Allen seems to be rounding into form for the Celtics.

Perkins keeping up with Jefferson

Kendrick Perkins able to stand toe to toe with old friend Al Jefferson.

At home, Celtics too comfortable

Celtics lack energy, sense of urgency to put games away.

Yes, Celtics have flaws

The Celtics, despite their league-best record, have some flaws.

Garnett on fire during winning streak

Rajon Rondo's play is just one of 10 reasons for the Celtics' winning streak.

Simple solution for Patriots' defense

A less complicated game plan proved to be a simple solution for the Pats' defense.

Teams heading in different directions

The Celtics and Bulls have gone in different directions this season.

Shoot first? Not Rondo

Rajon Rondo sinks the Bucks by passing first, scoring later.

Maroney: Don't look back

Laurence Maroney and the Patriots try to put the past -- good and bad -- behind them.

Special-teams ace catching on at WR

With 16 catches, special-teams ace Sam Aiken is becoming a key target.

Sour finish for Brady

Tom Brady was out of sorts, and out of place on sideline vs. the Saints.

Celtics know: Defense wins games

Celtics know that sharp shooting isn't enough

Defense faces stiff test

The Patriots' defense knows that it has something to prove against the Saints.

Pierce fouls up Sixers

Paul Pierce fouls up Sixers with his basketball smarts.

Waiting for it to click

Struggling Celtics confident improvement will come with better execution.

Welker has been an easy target

Wes Welker is racking up some eye-catching numbers for the Patriots.

Struggling Celtics reach for answers

Celtics coach, players reach for answers after third loss at home.

C's out to show Magic what they missed

Kevin Garnett and the Celtics want to show the Magic what they were missing.

Defense takes share of the blame

Defense tries to take its share of the blame for loss to the Colts.

Pierce takes blame in loss

Pierce takes blame in loss to Pacers; cites poor defense.

Celtics might have to battle fatigue

The Celtics might have to battle fatigue Saturday against the Pacers.

Rivers: 'They kicked our butts'

Hawks dominate on boards; Celts can't adjust.

Williams seeing his role grow

Shelden Williams has developed into a key role player for the Celtics.

Aging gracefully in the NBA

Celtics' Wallace embraces reserve role while Iverson fights it.

Point guard clash key again for Celtics

Point guard matchup is key again as Celtics face Jazz.

Moss keeps Miami at arm's length

Moss keeps Dolphins at arm's length with game-changing TD.

For Davis, it's thumb's up -- injury and all

For Celtics' Glen Davis, injury doesn't dampen wit.

Loss to Suns will be a learning tool

For Celtics, loss to Suns can be learning tool amid tough 8-game stretch.

Rondo shines against Suns

Rondo's latest challenge comes vs. Suns, Nash

Porter recycles some old trash talk

Dolphins' Joey Porter recycles some old trash talk.

Williams eager to shine against old team

As role player in Boston, Celtics' Shelden Williams is finding his niche.

Rondo has made Rivers a believer

Rajon Rondo has made Celtics coach Doc Rivers a believer.

With new pact, Rondo gains elite status

With new contract, Celtics' Rondo will gain elite NBA guard status.

First-rate in third quarter

Celtics use 38-point third quarter to quash Bulls.

So we meet again

In playoff rematch, Bulls will have their hands full with reloaded Celtics.

The defense didn't rest

The Celtics defense didn't rest in stifling the Bobcats Wednesday.

Bench makes difference for Celtics

Wallace and the Celtics' bench played a big role in the opening-night win.

KG welcomed back by Shaq

Garnett not fazed by bumps, bruises in return

Ready for liftoff

Garnett puts injury in rearview mirror with season set to get underway.

Age talk is old news to them

The Celtics' Big Three another year older, but don't see age as an obstacle.

Bench stacked after offseason additions

With some key additions, the Celtics have one of the NBA's deepest benches.

Statement game for BC

Chips planted on shoulders, Eagles amped for rivalry game against Irish.

Why do NBA pundits pick on Rondo?

Despite accolades, Celtics point guard Rondo still proving himself

BC's offensive line standing tall

The secret to BC's success this season? Its potent offensive line.

Maroney (123 yards) breaks through

With Sammy Morris out, Laurence Maroney breaks through for Patriots.

Illinois coach a fan of Pats' Vollmer, Kaczur

The Illinois Fighting Illini offensive line coach is a fan of Patriots linemen Vollmer and Kaczur, two of his former players.

Patriots' left tackle on the move

Patriots rookie left tackle Sebastian Vollmer could shift to injured tackle Matt Light's spot.

Seau eager to get back on the field

Junior Seau doesn't know what role he'll fill with the Patriots -- he's just eager to get back on the field.

Sunday best? Not even close

Recapping one of the worst days in Boston sports in recent memory.

Season comes to abrupt end for Sox

Red Sox players were left bewildered after the season came to a crushing end.

The good news: Bard, Buchholz

Daniel Bard and Clay Buchholz proved themselves for the Red Sox.

Free agent Bay talks about uncertain future

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In Game 3, Sox need Buchholz's best

Facing elimination, the Red Sox need Clay Buchholz's best

Green-Ellis could get more time

Fred Taylor's injury is an opportunity for BenJarvus Green-Ellis.

A defensive turnaround for Broncos

Champ Bailey and his Broncos defense turn things around from a year ago.

Delcarmen recovering from accident

Manny Delcarmen hopes he's healthy enough to pitch in the postseason.

Patriots improve in red zone

After struggling for three games, the Patriots were better in the red zone on Sunday.

Moss comes up with big touchdown

Randy Moss talked after the game about the win and wearing pink for the NFL's breast cancer awareness day.

Even at 6-8, Sands faces tall order

Patriots' DT Terdell Sands may have big shoes to fill.

Light not losing sleep over Suggs

Matt Light jokied Thursday that he wasn't losing any sleep over facing Terrell Suggs.