It wasn't baseball and it wasn't for a world championship, but the Celtics most certainly let a slow roller up the first base line get through their legs last night.
The C's were well within sight of wrapping up this first-round series against the Pacers, but they managed to go an NBA record 0-for-overtime to hand a 93-88 win and a largely undeserved playoff life to Indiana. Instead of advancement to the second round, the Celtics will now have a Game 6 tomorrow night at the FleetCenter.
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NBA commissioner David Stern sent a subtle message to the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday: Televise your playoff games.
Stern, speaking before the playoff game with Boston at Conseco Fieldhouse, was critical of the Pacers for not broadcasting Game 2 on April 21.
The game also was blacked out locally on NBA TV, a subscription package available on cable and satellite outlets.
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Indiana Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal received the "official" word Tuesday that he'll be a member of the U.S. team that this summer will attempt to qualify for the 2004 Olympics.
O'Neal, Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers and Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers were added to the U.S. team.
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Pacers Apr 2003 Archive
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Indianapolis Star | Apr 30, 2003
The Boston Celtics held scoreless for seven minutes? Impossible.
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Indianapolis Star | Apr 30, 2003
In one 27-minute appearance Tuesday, Tim Hardaway made the Indiana Pacers' late-season gamble pay off.
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Indianapolis Star | Apr 30, 2003
Analysis of the Indiana Pacers' 93-88 overtime victory over Boston on Tuesday got simpler as the game progressed.
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Boston Herald | Apr 29, 2003
Ron Artest finished his post-practice workout and walked to face the cameras with his jaw set and hands clasped behind his back like a soldier.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Apr 29, 2003
There's an old saying that you should be careful about what you wish for because you may get it and regret it.
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AP | Apr 20, 2003
For the first 3½ quarters, Paul Pierce was off-target and the Boston Celtics appeared overmatched.
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ESPN | Apr 19, 2003
The Associated Press reports that Pacers assistant coach Brendan Malone is interested in the Raptors coaching job.
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Salt Lake Tribune | Apr 17, 2003
OK, so the Jazz had something to play for after all.
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| Apr 15, 2003
Mark Montieth of the Indianapolis Star reports: Brad Miller will miss the season's final two games in order to rest his sore feet.
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Indianapolis Star | Apr 14, 2003
Mark Montieth of the Indianapolis Star reports Pacers star Jermaine O'Neal is worried about whether or not the Pacers realize what it takes to get far in the playoffs.
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ap | Apr 11, 2003
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Indianapolis Star | Apr 9, 2003
Mark Montieth of the Indianapolis Star reports that Ron Artest has vowed to not be suspended again this season.
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By Mark Montieth, Indy Star | Apr 8, 2003
Ron Mercer has been conspicuous by his absence lately, particularly in the Indiana Pacers' 21-point victory over Miami on Sunday at Conseco Fieldhouse.
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By Sekou Smith, Indy Star | Apr 8, 2003
With a trying six weeks firmly in the past, the Indiana Pacers are looking to the future, including the first round of the NBA playoffs.
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Daily Herald | Apr 8, 2003
Mike McGraw of the Daily Herald reports that there are three candidates to replace Jerry Krause in Chicago and none of them are name Michael Jordan.
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Indianapolis Star | Apr 4, 2003
Mark Montieth of the Indianapolis Star reports that Pacers forward Ron Artest was fined $20,000 for his obscene gesture against the Cavs.
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Indianapolis Star | Apr 3, 2003
Ron Artest wants to wear the jersey number 15 in the playoffs for a game according to Mark Montieth of the Indianapolis Star.
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Indianapolis Star | Apr 3, 2003
Mark Montieth of the Indianapolis Star reports that Pacers forward Ron Artest could face a league suspension after raising his middle finger to the fans.
