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Jackson has no desire to coach U.S. in Olympics

Chris Sheridan, ESPN.com

Immersed in yet another NBA Finals, Lakers coach Phil Jackson emphatically stated that he has no desire to coach the U.S.A. in the Olympics any time in the near future.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2008

Late-game letdown keeps Celts' champagne corked

Chris Sheridan, ESPN.com

The Celtics made several big comebacks and could almost taste the title, but ultimately didn't earn Game 5, writes Chris Sheridan.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2008

Powe steals the show in Game 2

Chris Sheridan, ESPN.com

Leon Powe's big night off the bench helped lift the Celtics to a 2-0 Finals lead, writes Chris Sheridan.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 2008

Celtics upbeat on Pierce for Game 2, uncertain for Perkins

Chris Sheridan, ESPN.com

Celtics All-Star forward Paul Pierce says his injured right knee feels better, and he expects to play Sunday in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Story | Conversation | June 07, 2008

Celtics claim Pierce's knee free of structural damage despite lack of MRI

Chris Sheridan, ESPN.com

Paul Pierce does not have any structural damage to his knee. At least that's what the Boston Celtics are saying, although they haven't performed an MRI.

Story | Conversation | June 06, 2008

Pierce plays through pain, but how bad does the Truth hurt?

Chris Sheridan, ESPN.com

Paul Pierce fought through injury in Game 1, but the Celtics could be in trouble if he doesn't heal fast, writes Chris Sheridan.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2008

Allen avoiding criticism as shooting struggles continue

Chris Sheridan, ESPN.com

Ray Allen continues to struggle in the playoffs, but Boston fans have been kind to him so far, Chris Sheridan writes.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2008

Down 0-1, Pistons find themselves in East finals slump

Chris Sheridan, ESPN.com

The Pistons are in their sixth straight East finals, but they've been having problems of late in this round, Chris Sheridan writes.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2008

For Celtics, legacies on the line

Chris Sheridan, ESPN.com

In the face of another Game 7, the legacies of the Celtics' big three are on the line, Chris Sheridan writes.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2008

Screwball finish to a screwball game

Chris Sheridan, ESPN.com

In a Game 6 that didn't follow a script, the Cavs rode LeBron James to a series-tying win, Chris Sheridan writes.

Story | Conversation | May 16, 2008

LeBron's roundhouse throwdown floors Celts in Game 4

Chris Sheridan, ESPN.com

Cleveland's Game 4 win to tie its series with Boston had a memorable knockout punch, courtesy of King James, Chris Sheridan writes.

Story | Conversation | May 12, 2008

Commissioner wants to scale down noise, pyrotechnics

Chris Sheridan, ESPN.com

David Stern's senses have been assaulted, and the commissioner feels it's time to turn down the noise and scale back the pyrotechnics at NBA games.

Story | Conversation | May 12, 2008

NBA players' union plans to file complaint over access to Celtics

Chris Sheridan, ESPN.com

The NBA players' union said it planned to file a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board after one of its officials was denied access to the Celtics locker room before Game 2 of the Boston-Cleveland series Thursday night.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2008

While Allen finds the range, LeBron left looking for his touch

Chris Sheridan, ESPN.com

Boston's Ray Allen found the range in Game 2. Now it's LeBron James' turn to find his groove, Chris Sheridan writes.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2008

Daily Dime: Celtics win defensive battle

Chris Sheridan, ESPN.com

...gave his take on how the numbers -- the brutal, bizarre numbers -- had worked out for the Celtics. Playoff Schedule WEST SEMIFINALS New Orleans 2, San Antonio 0 Game 3: Thu., 9:30 ET, at SAS...

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