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Rivers Still Boisterous Over Importance Of Mental Toughness

May 29, 2005 10:39 PM EST

Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers is still going on about the subject of restraint and mental toughness. This topic has been in the spotlight ever since his Celtics lost to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. One particular incident involved Paul Pierce getting ejected after throwing an elbow to a Pacer player in crunch time after being fouled on the perimeter.

''Danny Fortson knocked down [Manu] Ginobili. And Ginobili got right back up, made the two free throws, and the Spurs won the game.

''To me, that's toughness," said the Celtics coach. ''I keep telling our guys that there's a big difference between being physical and playing aggressive and responding. If someone fouls you hard, you don't respond. You do what Ginobili did. You turn the other cheek, make the free throws and win the game. To me, turning the other cheek is much more of a sign of toughness than pushing back."

Via The Boston Globe

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Hall Of Famer Cowens To Coach WNBA Expansion Team

May 26, 2005 9:49 PM EST

Dave Cowens, 57, was hired Thursday to coach and be the general manager of Chicago's expansion WNBA team.

"This seemed like an adventure, this seemed like something a little bit different, so I put it all together and decided this was the best thing for me to do," Cowens said.

Cowens spent 10 out of 11 seasons in Boston during his Hall Of Fame career.

Via The Mercury News

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Celtics Dreamer Turned Hawks Owner Remains Content

May 26, 2005 2:06 PM EST

Boston entrepreneur and philanthropist Steve Belkin, has almost owned the Celtics twice and as an owner of the Hawks sent Antoine Walker back home to Boston. After a season where his Atlanta Hawks won a franchise low 13 games and his NHL team, the Atlanta Thrashers didn’t even take the ice, Belkin still remains satisfied with the whole business of ownership.

''It's exceeded my expectations," said Belkin yesterday. ''It's a lot more work than I thought. Our [basketball] team's record wasn't that good, but we have a long-term vision. We have some young rookies who are quite good. And now we have a draft pick that will significantly help us."

Via The Boston Globe

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Celtics May 2005 Archive

  • Celtics Give Ainge A Three-Year Extension

    Sportsline | May 20, 2005

    The Celtics won their division for the first time in 13 years and the club has rewarded Danny Ainge with a contract extension.

  • Ainge Wants Celtics To Work On Their Behavior

    The Boston Globe | May 12, 2005

    Celtics’ executive director of basketball operations Danny Ainge believes the Boston Celtics players need to work on their behavior issues, especially when reacting to referees.

  • Rivers Has Some Words About Celtics Abrupt Ending

    The Boston Globe | May 12, 2005

    After losing Game 7 to Indiana 97-70 Celtics coach Doc Rivers is still pretty shaken up.

  • Rivers Not Open To TV Analyst Offers

    The Boston Hearld | May 9, 2005

    Boston coach Doc Rivers, whose Celtics were ousted only two nights ago from the NBA playoffs by the Indiana Pacers, is being flooded with offers of analyst work for the remainder of the playoffs.

  • Walker's Last Game As A Celtic…Again?

    The Boston Globe | May 8, 2005

    Following a lackluster team performance that saw the Boston Celtics fall 97-70 to the Indiana Pacers, many people are now looking to Antoine Walker.

  • Back To The Lion's Den

    RealGM | May 7, 2005

    With the Pacers heading back to Detroit for at least two more games, who knows what might happen this time?

  • Pacers And Reggie Prepare For Game 7 Like It's His Last

    Yahoo! | May 7, 2005

    Reggie Miller has put up a series of memorable playoff peformances over his career with the Pacers and tonight might be his final chance to replay the magic.

  • Stephen Jackson Singled Out By Teammates In Pacers' Loss

    Indy Star | May 6, 2005

    Following the Pacers' loss to the Celtics there was much turmoil between players in the locker room.

  • Celtics Force Game 7 In Boston

    Andrew Perna/RealGM | May 6, 2005

    Paul Pierce was ejected in the final seconds of regulation, but the Celtics were able to control the overtime period and defeated the Pacers by a final score of 92-89.

  • Walker Concerned Over Lack Of Playing Time

    The Ledger | May 5, 2005

    With his team down 3-2 to the Indiana Pacers, Celtics forward Antoine Walker wants more playing time in game 6.

  • Pacers Take Game 5 In Boston

    Yahoo! | May 3, 2005

    The Pacers are going back home to Indiana with a chance to set up a date with their rivals the Detroit Pistons.

  • Tinsley’s First Practice In Months Sets Stage For Return

    The Boston Hearld | May 3, 2005

    Yesterday marked the first time Pacers point guard Jamaal Tinsley has practiced in nearly two months after being sidelined with a bruised foot that kept him out of the lineup for the final 29 games of the regular season.