Doc Rivers

  1. The Microscope: Miami's Supporting Cast Steps Up (and More)

    The Microscope is your recurring look at the NBA 's small-scale developments—the rotational curiosities, skill showcases, coaching decisions, notable performances and changes in approach that make the league go 'round...

    Rob Mahoney Written by Rob Mahoney about 1 day ago 1,386 reads 8 comments

  2. Thanks, but No Thanks: Ray Allen Does Not Want Your Shooting Advice

    A day after debating whether or not they would sit Ray Allen , the Celtics have decided to let Ray play…and shoot and score however he can...

    Holly MacKenzie Written by Holly MacKenzie about 2 days ago 1,367 reads 2 comments

  3. Rajon Rondo Fires Up Celtics, but Did His Words Also Fire Up the Heat?

    As the Heat prepare for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals this evening, they should be ready to take on a refocused Boston squad. After a tough 93-79 Game 1 loss, the Celtics had plenty to be cranky about...

    Holly MacKenzie Written by Holly MacKenzie about 3 days ago 4,259 reads 29 comments

  4. Why NBA Coaches Should Be Able To Question Calls Without Getting Fined

    Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers was not happy about the technical fouls levied against him and his team Monday night against the Miami Heat ...

    Ethan Sherwood Strauss Written by Ethan Sherwood Strauss about 4 days ago 1,209 reads 22 comments

  5. Doc Rivers Calls Game 1 Technical Worst He's Ever Had

    During their Game 1 loss to the Miami Heat , the Boston Celtics were called for four technical fouls. Doc Rivers wasn't a fan of the officiating and said so after the game...

    Holly MacKenzie Written by Holly MacKenzie about 4 days ago 1,547 reads 1 comments

  6. NBA Playoffs 2012: Technical Fouls Are Getting Ridiculous, Ruining Games

    For everyone who saw the Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, there were a lot of questionable calls given out by the officials. Technical fouls MUST be given out for a reason...

    Amit Batra Written by Amit Batra about 4 days ago 2,381 reads 22 comments

  7. NBA Playoffs 2012: 5 Advantages the Boston Celtics Have over the Miami Heat

    The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat face off in the Eastern Conference Finals in what is likely to be a hard-fought series. The Heat are prohibitive favorites to win this series, but the Celtics have five clear cut advantages over the Heat...

    Joseph Bisaccia Written by Joseph Bisaccia about 5 days ago 948 reads 7 comments

  8. NBA Playoffs 2012: Paul Pierce Needs to Be "The Truth" for Celtics in Game 7

    Game 7. Those two combined words are what makes or breaks athletes. There is nothing else like it. It's win or go home for both teams. The stage cannot possibly be any larger...

    Matthew Schmidt Written by Matthew Schmidt about 8 days ago 544 reads 4 comments

  9. Boston Celtics' Legacy on the Line in Game 7

    Well, after Wednesday night's Game 6 loss to the 76ers in Philadelphia, the Boston Celtics are now 2-11 in road closeout games since the Big Three formed in 2007, so the fact ...

    Matthew Schmidt Written by Matthew Schmidt about 9 days ago 399 reads 9 comments

  10. Doc Rivers and the Most Underappreciated Coaches in the NBA

    Doc Rivers is a brilliant basketball mind and is a beloved personality in Boston for his work with the Celtics, but how many see him as one of the best coaches in the NBA ? Coaching ...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 10 days ago 244 reads 1 comments

  11. Boston Celtics Have Chance to Close an Inferior Team Out: Will They Do It?

    In the first round of the playoffs, the Boston Celtics had a 3-1 game lead over the Atlanta Hawks heading into Game 5 in Atlanta...

    Matthew Schmidt Written by Matthew Schmidt about 10 days ago 360 reads 3 comments

  12. Ranking Doug Collins and Doc Rivers with the Best Coaches in the NBA

    Doug Collins and Doc Rivers are two of the best coaches the NBA has to offer and we get to see them go head-to-head in the playoffs for the chance to go to the Eastern Conference Finals...

    Roberto Payne Written by Roberto Payne about 11 days ago 341 reads 3 comments

  13. NBA Playoffs 2012: Boston Celtics' Collapse in Game 4 Should Surprise No One

    If you were at all surprised by the Boston Celtics ' collapse in a Game 4 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night, then you are not a Celtics fan...

    Matthew Schmidt Written by Matthew Schmidt about 14 days ago 1,591 reads 20 comments

  14. Boston Celtics Would Be Wise to Finish off Philadelphia 76ers Now

    After winning Game 1 by the skin of their teeth and succumbing to a miserable third quarter for a loss in Game 2, the Boston Celtics finally decided to show up in Game 3, pounding ...

    Matthew Schmidt Written by Matthew Schmidt about 15 days ago 404 reads 1 comments

  15. NBA Playoffs 2012: Why the Boston Celtics Won Game 3 over the Philadelphia 76ers

    With 1:10 to play in the first quarter, Paul Pierce drove the lane, rose up and threw down a vicious tomahawk dunk over the top of Thaddeus Young, letting out a primal scream in the process...

    Matthew Schmidt Written by Matthew Schmidt about 16 days ago 490 reads 0 comments