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About Jessica Camerato

Jessica comes to WEEI.com after covering the Boston Celtics and the NBA as a Senior Reporter for HOOPSWORLD. She is a member of the Professional Basketball Writers Association and is also fluent in Spanish. Jessica entered the Boston sports scene in 2005 with the Red Sox Spanish Beisbol Network radio broadcast and currently talks Sox for DieHard Magazine.

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The Three-Pointer: Celtics Send Another Message
11/05/09 06:53 EST
On Tuesday night, the Thunder forced the Lakers into overtime in an attempt to make a statement against the defending champions. On Wednesday, the Timberwolves tried to send the same message to the Celtics. However just as the Lakers did to the Thunder, the Celtics took advantage of their veteran experience and rallied to fend off the eager home team, 92-90, and stay perfect on the season at 6-0. The Timberwolves, though, did not go down without a fight. They proved they are no longer Kevin Garnett's old team. They have their own identity now, and it is a team with the tenacity to compete with a proven veteran squad. It took the Celtics 47 minutes and 56 seconds to clinch a two-point win in Minneapolis. RONDO OWNS THE THIRD QUARTER After quieting Mo Williams, Raymond Felton and Chris Paul, Rajon Rondo struggled in the first half against rookie Jonny Flynn. The 20-year-old showcased his speed and offensive versatility while Rondo failed to find his shot (two points). At halftime,
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Rondo's Education In Playing Through Contract Questions
11/02/09 03:20 EST
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Once again, the spotlight shined on Rajon Rondo and his contract situation prior to Sunday’s game against the Hornets. Rondo's contract has been a focal point of the 2009-10 season. The Celtics have until Monday to reach a contract extension or Rondo will become a restricted free agent next summer. Rondo made clear his hope to remain in Boston for his career, but acknowledged that it is “unlikely” that he will be able to do so given the reality of player movement in the NBA. “It’s unlikely [I finish in Boston] but I want to,” Rondo said. “It’s very unlikely because it’s like five guys that’ve played in the NBA for their entire career. Paul [Pierce] is one of them. You’ve got guys like Ray [Allen] and Kevin [Garnett] that are future Hall of Famers that haven’t been on the same team their entire careers. … “It’s a business. I want to be here, but you never know what’s going to
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The Three Pointer: Captain Clutch Appears for the Celtics
11/01/09 11:36 EST
Whenever the Celtics and Hornets meet, the most headlined match up is that of point guards Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul. On Sunday the battle was Paul vs. Paul, as in Paul Pierce vs. Chris Paul. Both players made their best efforts to carry their teams – Pierce in the first half (27 points total), Paul in the second (22 points total). But it was Pierce in the final minutes of the game who made the difference as the Celtics beat the Hornets 97-87 in Boston. (Recap.) Here are three lessons from a contest that left the Celtics’ perfect record intact after three games: THE CAPTAIN DELIVERS WHEN IT MATTERS Pierce got out to a hot start, scoring 10 points in each of the first and second quarters. He entered halftime leading all scorers with 20 points (8-for-10 FG, 2-for-3 3PG) in less than 17 minutes. Then he went cold. Pierce posted just two points off of free throws in 12 minutes during the third quarter. The Celtics were outscored 31-25 during that stretch. Rather
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The Chase Begins Anew: Celtics Resume Title Hunt
10/26/09 09:38 EST
Last season there were banner dedications, ring ceremonies, and a hero’s welcome in front of a grateful home crowd. It was the most memorable opening night for the Celtics in years, capped off with the shot of a teary-eyed Paul Pierce overcome by emotion as he relished in what it meant to be a champion. This year on opening night there will be plane rides, hotel rooms and the roar of a hostile environment reminding the Celtics they aren’t in Boston anymore. The C’s relinquished their rights to kicking off the season at home when they made an early exit from the playoffs against the Magic. Instead, they will play on back-to-back nights as part of eight games in the first 12 days of the season. Now the Celtics are back on an even playing field with 28 other teams around the league. They are no longer the defending champions. This season the Celtics are out to win it all back. “It’s totally different,” said Rasheed Wallace, who won the 2004
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