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It’s very clear they gave this one away

The tomato cans were falling down in front of the Celtics . No Bulls. The Heat on the brink of self-immolation. The Celtics had a 2-1 series lead over the Sixers and an 18-point lead in the third quarter of Game 4. They were toying with the young bucks from Philly.

Dan Shaughnessy’s picked-up pieces

Picked-up pieces while wondering who’ll be next to be “sacked’’ by John Henry and Tom Werner . . .

Better, and they know it

At halftime of Game 2 at TD Garden Monday night, Charles Barkley said on TNT, “It’s 100 percent clear to me that the Celtics have zero respect for the 76ers.’’

Celtics giving their all, as Fenway draws boobirds

While the Celtics have been the embodiment of team spirit in the NBA playoffs, Josh Beckett and the Red Sox have a huge image problem.

Sixers seem to be a bit green against Celtics

The Celtics are everybody’s favorite team in Boston this spring, but it’s hard to get too excited about a series against these Sixers.

Despite Celtics’ loss, you can eliminate thoughts of a comeback

The Celtics need to end it Thursday. They do not want to come back to Atlanta for Game 7 Saturday night.

Hawks should be easier prey for Celtics

So, where are we going with this?

Paul Pierce may belong among the five best Celtics of all-time

Is it time to put Paul Pierce in the starting five for the all-time Celtics team?

Hard-hit numbers for Buchholz

The Oakland A’s are the Oakland F’s when it comes to hitting. The not-so-great grandsons of Charles O. Finley came to Fenway with a robust team batting average of .205 in 23 games, easily the lowest in the majors. You’re usually in trouble when your whole team is hitting 5 points north of the Mendoza Line. Where are Brad Pitt and Philip Seymour Hoffman when you really need them?