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Celtics activate defense mechanism
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Celtics activate defense mechanism
Boston forcing foes to go to perimeter
By TOM ENLUND of the Journal Sentinel staff
Sunday, May 19, 2002
For a team that was viewed as little more than a two-headed
offensive monster during the regular season, those in the know in the
National Basketball Association sure have been talking about the
Boston Celtics' defense a lot in the playoffs.
Take, for instance, Charlotte Hornets coach Paul Silas, who kept
an eye on the Cel...
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