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Daily Dime: Defense lifts Celtics past Spurs

Dr. Jack Ramsay

Thanks to a strong defensive effort, the Celtics stopped the Spurs in San Antonio.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Memories of Randy Smith

Dr. Jack Ramsay, ESPN.com

Dr. Jack remembers former player Randy Smith.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2009

ABC Sunday Dime: Can Cleveland go 40-1 at home?

Dr. Jack Ramsay, ESPN

...Celtics' Record At Home? I always felt that if you could win 30 home games in the NBA, you were going to have a great season. But to win 40? That's off the charts...

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Daily Dime: Celtics slow down Magic

Dr. Jack Ramsay, ESPN.com

AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack Jameer Nelson and the Magic were hounded by Rajon Rondo and the rest of the Celtics' defense. Andrew D. Bernste...

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Daily Dime: Celtics slow down Magic

Dr. Jack Ramsay, ESPN.com

AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack Jameer Nelson and the Magic were hounded by Rajon Rondo and the rest of the Celtics' defense. Andrew D. Bernste...

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The world is in the zone

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

Nothing has changed: Team USA still needs to tighten its defense and increase the offensive pace.

Story | Conversation | August 15, 2004

Defense must be U.S.'s gold standard

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

The blowout loss to Italy exposed the U.S.'s need for a tighter defense and an up-tempo offense.

Story | Conversation | August 03, 2004

One last hello ... and goodbye

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

Cotton Fitzsimmons was more of a friend than a foe for this fellow former NBA head coach.

Story | Conversation | July 27, 2004

Jackson indicated he's had enough

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

Phil Jackson looks to be on his way out of the NBA, but don't blame him for the Lakers' failures in the NBA Finals.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2004

Pieces in place for more championship runs

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

The Pistons were very good in the NBA Finals, but they have the chance to be even better.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2004

Lakers need to improve everything

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

The Lakers must improve everything, starting with their shot selection and half-court defense.

Story | Conversation | June 14, 2004

Pistons winning with unusual style

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

Detroit's success is unprecedented for a team playing without a superstar or a true big man.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2004

Lakers in trouble after Game 3

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

If Karl Malone can't be a factor (and I don't see how he can), I don't know where the Lakers go.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2004

The one that got away

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

With a good lead, the Pistons had time on the shot clock for either a high-quality shot or to get themselves to the free-throw line -- they did neither.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 2004

Pistons' pressure D dominates

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

To combat the Pistons' dominant defense, the Lakers need more offensive involvement in Game 2.

Story | Conversation | June 06, 2004