April 4: Celtics-76ers live updates
Updates and commentary as the Celtics take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, April 4.
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I miss her, its been a while but she is with me now. Thank You Boston. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkZOoB7IIAAwwF0.jpg
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Former #Celtics forward Leon Powe shares laugh w/ captain Rajon Rondo, PR chief Jeff Twiss before tonight's game. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkaT5xqIgAA97fL.jpg
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by Baxter Holmes via twitter 4/5/2014 12:02:57 AMJust barely, though. RT @BenjeeBallgame : As far as basketball games go, this is one of them.
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by Baxter Holmes via twitter 4/5/2014 12:05:08 AMCeltics on pace for 32 turnovers. They trail 23-17 after 1Q.
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by Philadelphia 76ers via twitter 4/5/2014 12:05:32 AMAt the end of one quarter, #Sixers lead @celtics 23-17! @yungsmoove21 and @ewill901 both with 5 PTS to lead Philly. #TogetherWeBuild
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by Boston Celtics via twitter 4/5/2014 12:05:44 AMOnly one quarter is in the books but Rajon Rondo already has 6 rebounds and 5 assists. The Celtics trail the Sixers 23-17. Bayless: 6 points
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by Philadelphia 76ers via twitter 4/5/2014 12:33:25 AMMCW knocks down the jumper with contact! He'll go to the line to shoot a FT after the timeout. 44-42 Celtics, 2:46 left in Q2.
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by Baxter Holmes via twitter 4/5/2014 12:35:18 AMRondo has 8 assists, 8 rebounds…and 0 points. Odd stat line.
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Did you see @RajonRondo 's TV debut on @CSNNE ? If you missed it, here's a behind the scenes look. #Celtics --> VIDEO: on.nba.com/1hL4jIQ
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by Philadelphia 76ers via twitter retweeted by damon_yost 4/5/2014 12:39:38 AM
#Gameday ! #Sixers and @celtics square off in Boston tonight at 7:30pm.
Preview: on.nba.com/1dY1Lb9 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkYpcs4CcAACTKL.png -
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by Baxter Holmes via twitter 4/5/2014 12:42:15 AMHalftime: Celtics 51, 76ers 49
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by Philadelphia 76ers via twitter 4/5/2014 12:43:21 AMAt halftime, it's Celtics 51, #Sixers 49. @MCW1 leads the way with 14 PTS (5/8 FG); @H_Sims14 w/ 8 PTS, 5 REB. on.nba.com/1eg5qfj
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by Boston Celtics via twitter 4/5/2014 12:44:05 AMThe Celtics are on top of the Sixers 51-49 at the half thanks to Rondo's 8 asts, 8 rebs & 2 pts. Oh, and Bayless kind've already has 18 pts.
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by Philadelphia 76ers via twitter 4/5/2014 12:59:34 AM
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by Boston Celtics via twitter 4/5/2014 1:03:46 AMWatch @emilyausten_ 's interview with @Leon_Powe from tonight's Home Court Advantage show here! on.nba.com/1gXCRb2
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by Baxter Holmes via twitter 4/5/2014 1:05:30 AM
He makes it look easy RT @gifdsports : Kevin Love full court outlet pass vs Heat vine.co/v/Min6XKn2ubL
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by Philadelphia 76ers via twitter 4/5/2014 1:05:55 AMHenry Sims doing work in the paint! He draws the foul and goes to the line to shoot his 11th and 12th FTs of the night. Give him 14 & 8.
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by Baxter Holmes via twitter 4/5/2014 1:08:52 AMRondo nearing triple-double with 9 pts, 9 rbs & 8 assists. It would be his 1st since Jan. 25, 2013, the day he tore his ACL.
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by Philadelphia 76ers via twitter 4/5/2014 1:17:29 AMWroten with the no-look feed to Varnado for the and-1 bucket! 69 up w/ a chance to take the lead at the FT line. 2:47 Q3.
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by Keith Pompey via twitter 4/5/2014 1:19:43 AMRondo one rebound shy of a triple-double. He has 11 points, 10 assists and 9 rebounds with 2:47 left in third quarter. Sixers up, 70-69
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by Keith Pompey via twitter 4/5/2014 1:23:36 AMTrue! Plus this a WEAK wave. I mean W-E-A-K! RT @BobCooney76 : The wave? Come on Boston, you're way better than that
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by Philadelphia 76ers via twitter 4/5/2014 1:24:49 AMThrough three quarters, it's #Sixers with a fitting 76 points and @celtics w/ 71. Catch the final frame on @CSNPhilly /@975TheFanatic .
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by Boston Celtics via twitter 4/5/2014 1:24:49 AMRondo (11 pts, 10 asts, 9 rebs) is nearing a tripled-dbl but the Celtics trail the Sixers 76-71 after three. Bayless has a game-high 21 pts.
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by NBA via twitter retweeted by TelmoSotelo 4/5/2014 1:30:11 AM
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by Baxter Holmes via twitter 4/5/2014 2:22:06 AMBrad Stevens: "We're not pulling in one direction right now."
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by Boston Celtics via twitter 4/5/2014 2:22:34 AMStevens on if team's thinking about end of season: "I hope that's not the case. I'm gonna swing hard until 10pm on Apr. 16. Get after it."
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by Baxter Holmes via twitter 4/5/2014 2:24:18 AMStevens: "I don't think we've been a great detail team all year."
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by Baxter Holmes via twitter 4/5/2014 2:25:51 AMStevens said he'll "swing hard" until the end of their last game. Said he told his players he wants them to do the same.
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by Baxter Holmes via twitter 4/5/2014 2:27:07 AMBrad Stevens is as frustrated as he's been all season, no question.
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by Baxter Holmes via twitter 4/5/2014 2:28:01 AMHow long does Stevens dwell on losses like this? "Somewhere around forever."
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by Boston Celtics via twitter 4/5/2014 2:28:23 AMStevens: "I don't have a 24-hour rule. Probably should. I could tell you about every single loss at Butler, & I could about this year too."
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by Philadelphia 76ers via twitter 4/5/2014 2:30:45 AM
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by Baxter Holmes via twitter 4/5/2014 2:36:03 AMI asked Gerald Wallace if he wanted to answer some questions after that loss. "Nah, y'all probably don't want me to talk about that one."
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WE certainly do! #TogetherWeBuild MT @VincentDeuces : New @Sixers hard hat. @MollyESullivan do you like? ???? http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkZrYbBIIAEqxHc.jpg
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by Baxter Holmes via twitter 4/5/2014 2:37:44 AMNo Kris Humphries (right knee) tomorrow vs. Detroit. Avery Bradley (Achilles) also won't play.
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by Chris Forsberg via twitter 4/5/2014 2:47:25 AMRondo: "We have everything to play for... We have pride as a team. We have Celtic pride. Right now we’re not displaying it at all."
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by Baxter Holmes via twitter 4/5/2014 2:52:51 AMRondo: "(Brad Steven) ripped us a little bit more than usual. That's part of it, we deserved that tonight."
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by Chris Forsberg via twitter 4/5/2014 2:54:13 AMRondo said Stevens was firm with team after loss. "He ripped us a little bit more than usual. That's part of it, we deserved that tonight."