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Sam Forencich/NBAE/Getty ImagesThe Celtics couldn't quite corral the Blazers on Sunday night in Portland.Operation Upright began for the Boston Celtics on Friday night in Phoenix when Celtics coach Doc Rivers took a calculated risk by resting Kevin G...

Steve Dykes/USA TODAY SportsKevin Garnett and the Celtics visited the Blazers on Sunday night.Rapid reaction after the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Boston Celtics 92-86 on Sunday night at the Rose Garden: THE NITTY GRITTY Wesley Matthews ...

Mark L. Baer/US PresswireJason Terry drives on the Blazers earlier this season at TD Garden.The Boston Celtics (29-26, 9-17 away) visit the Portland Trail Blazers (25-30, 17-9 home) on Sunday night at the Rose Garden (9 p.m., CSN). Here's what to wat...

Mark L. Baer/US PresswireKevin Garnett goes to the hoop for a bucket.BOSTON -- Before Friday's win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers said his entire roster would serve as backup point guard to make up for the absence of...

The Celtics squashed Doc Rivers' "soft" talk in a rout of the Blazers.

Mark L. Baer/US PresswireCeltics guard Jason Terry drives to the basket against the Trail Blazers.BOSTON -- Rapid Reaction after the Boston Celtics defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 96-78 on Friday night at TD Garden: THE NITTY GRITTY Jeff Gree...

BOSTON -- With Rajon Rondo suspended for the first of two games, the Boston Celtics will start Courtney Lee at guard alongside Jason Terry on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Celtics coach Doc Rivers is hoping to utilize Lee's on-ball de...

Jonathan Ferrey/Getty ImagesPaul Pierce at work against the Portland Trail Blazers.The Boston Celtics (8-7, 4-4 home) host the Portland Trail Blazers (6-9, 2-6 away) on Friday night at TD Garden (7:30 p.m., CSN). Here's what to watch for: * POINT ...

WALTHAM, Mass. -- Celtics forward Jeff Green (sprained right knee) and forward/center Chris Wilcox (illness) did not practice Thursday and both are questionable for Friday's visit from the Portland Trail Blazers. Boston is also awaiting word on th...

The Boston Celtics on Friday acquired free-agent shooting guard Courtney Lee in a sign-and-trade deal with the Houston Rockets that also included the Portland Trail Blazers. The Celtics are giving Lee a fully guaranteed four-year contract (reporte...

The Boston Celtics on Friday acquired free-agent shooting guard Courtney Lee in a sign-and-trade deal with the Houston Rockets that also included the Portland Trail Blazers, according to a league source.

The Portland Trail Blazers waived former No. 1 overall pick Greg Oden Thursday afternoon to make room for their deadline acquisitions, but the more noteworthy aspect for the Boston Celtics might be that young center Chris Johnson was also released by...

Brian Babineau/NBAE/Getty ImagesKevin Garnett and the Celtics look to get back on the winning track vs. Portland on Friday.The Boston Celtics (20-18, 15-8 home) get one last taste of homecoming on Friday night when they host the Portland Trail Blazer...

Forward Paul Pierce and center Shaquille O'Neal were both in the starting lineup for the Boston Celtics Friday night against the Phoenix Suns. Pierce suffered a right leg bruise in Thursday's win over the Portland Trail Blazers and was a gametime ...

ESPN.com's John Hollinger checks in from Portland with an update on Kendrick Perkins and his unexpected quick return to the court after offseason ACL surgery: Kendrick Perkins #43 C Boston Celtics 2011 STATS GM2 PPG8.5 RPG7.5 APG1.5 ...

AP Photo/Rick BowmerRondo looks to drive Thursday night vs. the Blazers.Rapid reaction after the Boston Celtics defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 88-78 Thursday night at the Rose Garden: HOW THE GAME WAS WON In a game that surely won't end up ...