Boston Celtics returning to championship form

 
BY MIKE BALDWIN, Staff Writer, mbaldwin@opubco.com | Modified: December 5, 2009 at 1:12 am | Published: December 5, 2009   

Two years ago, the Boston Celtics roared out of the gate, finished with the best regular-season record and won their 17th NBA title.

Following a 105-87 domination of the Thunder on Friday night at the Ford Center, the Celtics are showing signs this season will be more like 2007-08 than last year’s injury-ravaged disappointment.

photo - Boston coach Doc Rivers reacts to a call during his team’s 105-87 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Ford Center on Friday. PHOTO BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
Boston coach Doc Rivers reacts to a call during his team’s 105-87 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Ford Center on Friday. PHOTO BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN

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