SPORTS RADIO ESPN 1420 » rajon rondo http://espn1420.com Sat, 25 May 2013 23:01:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Paul Pierce Learns Of Rajon Rondo's Torn ACL During Live Interview [Video] http://espn1420.com/paul-pierce-learns-of-rajon-rondos-torn-acl-during-live-interview-video/ http://espn1420.com/paul-pierce-learns-of-rajon-rondos-torn-acl-during-live-interview-video/#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:59:01 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=128488 If you were watching the Boston Celtics battle the Miami Heat yesterday, you learned that Celtics All-Star point guard Rajon Rondo would be out for the remainder of the season with a torn ACL. However, his teammate Paul Pierce didn't learn of the news until a live postgame interview. Pierce's face could...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/paul-pierce-learns-of-rajon-rondos-torn-acl-during-live-interview-video/feed/ 0 Rajon Rondo Has A Torn ACL, Will Miss Rest Of Season http://espn1420.com/rajon-rondo-has-a-torn-acl-will-miss-rest-of-season/ http://espn1420.com/rajon-rondo-has-a-torn-acl-will-miss-rest-of-season/#comments Sun, 27 Jan 2013 21:05:43 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=128210 Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo is expected to miss the remainder of the 2012-2013 NBA season, after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/rajon-rondo-has-a-torn-acl-will-miss-rest-of-season/feed/ 0 (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) Heat Defeat Celtics In Game 7, Advance To Finals http://espn1420.com/heat-defeat-celtics-in-game-7-advance-to-finals/ http://espn1420.com/heat-defeat-celtics-in-game-7-advance-to-finals/#comments Sun, 10 Jun 2012 05:59:15 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=75124 For the second consecutive year, the Miami Heat will represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals. They punched their ticket Saturday night with a rousing Game 7 win over the Boston Celtics by the score of 101-88. LeBron James was the headliner again, putting in...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/heat-defeat-celtics-in-game-7-advance-to-finals/feed/ 0 Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Heat Dominate Celtics, Force Game 7 http://espn1420.com/heat-dominate-celtics-force-game-7/ http://espn1420.com/heat-dominate-celtics-force-game-7/#comments Fri, 08 Jun 2012 03:35:01 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=74889 The first 5 games of the Eastern Conference Finals were competitive, hard fought contests. Game 6 in Boston was not. The Miami Heat, facing elimination, absolutely dominated the Celtics from start to finish, beating Boston 98-79. LeBron James (pictued left) played like an NBA MVP, putting up historic numbers. He went...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/heat-dominate-celtics-force-game-7/feed/ 0 Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images Celtics Cool Heat In Miami, Win Game 5 http://espn1420.com/celtics-cool-heat-in-miami-win-game-5/ http://espn1420.com/celtics-cool-heat-in-miami-win-game-5/#comments Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:29:44 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=74471 The Boston Celtics love when the critics doubt them. Tuesday night, they played with the heart of a champion, beating the Miami Heat in South Beach by the score of 94-90. Boston now leads the Western Conference Finals 3 games to 2, with a chance to close out at home. The heat is now squarely on the Heat as they face...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/celtics-cool-heat-in-miami-win-game-5/feed/ 0 Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Celtics Top Heat In OT, Even Series 2-2 http://espn1420.com/celtics-top-heat-in-ot-even-series-2-2/ http://espn1420.com/celtics-top-heat-in-ot-even-series-2-2/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:38:07 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=74109 Heat guard Dwyane Wade got a clean look for a potential game-winning three point shot at the end of overtime, but the ball bounced off the iron as time expired, allowing the Celtics to procure a 93-91 win. With the victory, Boston ties the best-of-seven series at 2-2. Rajon Rondo took a shot at Miami going into halftime, then took...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/celtics-top-heat-in-ot-even-series-2-2/feed/ 0 Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images Celtics Get Crucial Game 3 Win Over Heat http://espn1420.com/celtics-get-crucial-game-3-win-over-heat/ http://espn1420.com/celtics-get-crucial-game-3-win-over-heat/#comments Sat, 02 Jun 2012 05:23:40 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=73935 Boston's Big 4 of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Rajon Rondo combined for 78 points, propelling the Celtics to a 101-91 win over the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Heat went small on defense, and Rondo took advantage by...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/celtics-get-crucial-game-3-win-over-heat/feed/ 0 Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images Heat Come From Behind To Beat Celtics In Game 2 http://espn1420.com/heat-come-from-behind-to-beat-celtics-in-game-2/ http://espn1420.com/heat-come-from-behind-to-beat-celtics-in-game-2/#comments Thu, 31 May 2012 05:16:43 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=73481 The Miami Heat had to withstand a 15 point deficit and a career performance from Rajon Rondo (44 pts, 10 ast, 8 reb) to win Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals. LeBron James scored 34, pulled down 10 boards, and dished out 7 assists to lead Miami to a 115-111 overtime win over the Boston Celtics. Dwyane Wade was big in the extra period, driving...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/heat-come-from-behind-to-beat-celtics-in-game-2/feed/ 0 Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Bradon Bass Has Career Night, Celtics Defeat Sixers http://espn1420.com/bradon-bass-has-career-nightceltics-defeat-sixers/ http://espn1420.com/bradon-bass-has-career-nightceltics-defeat-sixers/#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 03:06:23 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=71540 Brandon Bass, the least talked about member of the Boston Celtics starting five, exploded for a playoff career-high 27 points on Monday night, igniting Boston to a 101-85 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5. Bass, a former LSU Tiger and Louisiana native, was low-key after his awesome performance, saying...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/bradon-bass-has-career-nightceltics-defeat-sixers/feed/ 0 Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Celtics Demolish 76ers In Game 3 http://espn1420.com/celtics-demolish-76ers-in-game-3/ http://espn1420.com/celtics-demolish-76ers-in-game-3/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 02:43:22 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=70547 The Boston Celtics figured they could "flip the switch" in Games 1 and 2 of their playoff matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. It cost them in Game 2. However, in Game 3, the switch was flipped on from start to finish, as Boston cruised to an impressive 107-91 over Philly. Kevin Garnett was a monster, finishing with...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/celtics-demolish-76ers-in-game-3/feed/ 0 Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images Celtics Working On Trade For Chris Paul http://espn1420.com/celtics-working-on-trade-for-chris-paul/ http://espn1420.com/celtics-working-on-trade-for-chris-paul/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:59:28 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=27790 The Boston Celtics reportedly offered Rajon Rondo to the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for Chris Paul. The Hornets didn't like the deal straight up, so Boston has contacted the Pacers about a potential three team trade that would send Paul to Beantown.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/celtics-working-on-trade-for-chris-paul/feed/ 0 Photo by Harry How/Getty Images The Best NBA PG Debate http://espn1420.com/the-best-nba-pg-debate/ http://espn1420.com/the-best-nba-pg-debate/#comments Tue, 26 Jul 2011 05:01:13 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=13155 The NBA is in the early stages of a lockout which is sure to get nasty before all is said and done. Until that time, let's ponder some fun basketball questions. Many people's favorite is, "Who is the best point guard in the NBA?"

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]]> http://espn1420.com/the-best-nba-pg-debate/feed/ 0 Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Heat Go Up 2-0 Over Celtics http://espn1420.com/heat-go-up-2-0-over-celtics/ http://espn1420.com/heat-go-up-2-0-over-celtics/#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 05:05:27 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=8543 The Miami Heat have put the Boston Celtics in a 2-0 hole in their best-of-seven series after an impressive 102-91 victory. A 14-0 by Miami late in the fourth put the Celtics away. The series now shifts to Boston for Game 3 on Saturday night.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/heat-go-up-2-0-over-celtics/feed/ 0 Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Beyond The Mic: CP3 Is Still The Standard At PG http://espn1420.com/beyond-the-mic-cp3-is-still-the-standard-at-pg/ http://espn1420.com/beyond-the-mic-cp3-is-still-the-standard-at-pg/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:57:10 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=8175 Chris Paul proved in Game 4 that he is still the best pure point guard in the league.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/beyond-the-mic-cp3-is-still-the-standard-at-pg/feed/ 0 Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images NBA All-Star Reserves Announced http://espn1420.com/nba-all-star-reserves-announced/ http://espn1420.com/nba-all-star-reserves-announced/#comments Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:54:42 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=5378 The Hornets David West and Emeka Okafor are left off the all-star team, as is Minnesota Timberwolves Forward Kevin Love. Clippers PF Blake Griffin is the only rookie selected to the all-star team.

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