Archive for April, 2009

Security on alert following threats on Celtics’ Tony Allen

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

Boston Celtics guard Tony Allen, who returned to his hometown of Chicago <a href=http://www.sporting…

Deveney: Pierce’s quick start ends talk of slump

Friday, April 24th, 2009

CHICAGO — Bulls forward John Salmons wasn’t buying it.

Sure, Celtics star Paul Pierce had no…

Pierce, Rondo lead Celtics over Bulls 107-86

Friday, April 24th, 2009

CHICAGO (AP) — Willing to defer in the first two games, Paul Pierce took the initiative and the Bos…

Pierce content in supporting role

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Considering Kevin Garnett is wearing a suit instead of a uniform, it seemed …

Deveney: Point guards making their mark in this year’s playoffs

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

From the rookie (Derrick Rose) to the veteran (Chauncey Billups), point guard are making a major impact in the playoffs.

Board beating makes Bulls seethe

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bulls got a star performance from Derrick Rose and a career nigh…

Deveney: How in-season transactions are affecting this year’s playoffs

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Since the late-October tipoff, there have been more than 20 in-season trades in the NBA, and doze…

Celtics lose forward Powe for season

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Boston Celtics forward Leon Powe will miss the rest of the playoffs with a to…

Allen helps Celtics even series against Bulls

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

BOSTON (AP) — Ray Allen landed the final blow in a memorable duel with Ben Gordon on Monday night, …

Allen helps Celtics even series against Bulls

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

BOSTON (AP) — Ray Allen landed the final blow in a memorable duel with Ben Gordon on Monday night, …