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Doc Rivers and Rajon Rondo of the Celtics. (credit: Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Report: Celtics Expect Doc Rivers To Return, Deny Nets Chance To Speak With Coveted Head Coach

The Celtics have denied the Nets the opportunity to speak with coveted head coach Doc Rivers.

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Carmelo Anthony and Raymond Felton (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Anthony Comes Up Big When It Matters, Eliminated Celtics Pondering Future

The Knicks are writing a new chapter of history after winning their first playoff series since 2000.

2013/05/04

2013 Celtics (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) and 2004 Red Sox (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Giglio: Knicks-Celtics Series Is Far From 2004 Yankees-Red Sox ALCS

Outside of the cities that the respective teams represent, there is little that connects the 2004 Yankees and Red Sox to the 2013 Knicks and Celtics.

2013/05/03

Carmelo Anthony passes the ball against the Boston Celtics during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Knicks Need To Forget The Nonsense And Play Their Game

If this series goes seven games, watch out. There’s a good chance the Knicks would completely unravel under the pressure.

2013/05/03

J.R. Smith up against Paul Pierce during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Back For Game 5, J.R. Smith Counting On Celtics’ Overdue Elimination

Had Smith been available for Game 4, perhaps this series would already be over. “It would’ve been,” he said Tuesday. “I would’ve been playing golf today.”

2013/05/01

Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics celebrates and gestures after a defensive stop against the New York Knicks during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2013 at TD Garden. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Celtics Avoid Sweep, Beat Knicks In Overtime To Force Game 5

Knicks came back from down 20 to force overtime. It wasn’t enough as the Celtics took Game 4 as the series heads back to MSG.

2013/04/28

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Celtics Ready For Emotional Return Home

The Boston Celtics will play at the TD Garden for the first time Friday night since the events of the Boston Marathon.

2013/04/26

Raymond Felton dribbles against Avery Bradley of the Boston Celtics during Game 2 at Madison Square Garden on April 23, 2013. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Enjoy It, Knicks Fans! Superiority Shows In Celtics Series

It’s been awhile since we’ve seen this sort of thing, so I’ll explain…

2013/04/24

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Anthony Scores 36, Knicks Beat Celtics 85-78 In Game 1

The Knicks took the first step to knocking the Celtics out of the playoffs by holding Boston to three baskets and eight points in the final period.

2013/04/20

Carmelo Anthony v. Celtics (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

N.Y. In 5: Schmeelk’s Knicks-Celtics Playoff Preview

The Knicks will begin their most important playoff run in more than a decade on Saturday against the team that has been the class of the Eastern Conference since 2007.

2013/04/19

Carmelo Anthony vs. Jeff Green (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Nope, I’m Not Worried About Knicks’ Series With Celtics

In fact, I think it’s exactly what the Knicks need in order to challenge the Heat for the title.

2013/04/18

The Celtics’ Paul Pierce, right, is fouled by the Knicks’ Iman Shumpert during the game on March 26, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Smith, Anthony Do The Heavy Lifting As Knicks Blast Celtics In Boston

J.R. Smith scored 32 points, Carmelo Anthony added 29 and the New York Knicks extended their winning streak to five games with a 100-85 victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night.

2013/03/26