Bart Hubbuch's Brief Celtics Review

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                                   Bart Hubbuch/The Dallas Morning News
                                                 5/2/99

                                             25. BOSTON CELTICS

                          * IN REVIEW: Boy-wonder coach Rick Pitino saw his
                          reputation take a hit as the Celtics, plagued by
                          immaturity and injuries, struggled through a disastrous
                          season. Rookie Paul Pierce was a pleasant surprise, but
                          not enough to prevent yet another lottery trip for this
                          once-proud franchise. The fans focused much of their
                          ire on forward Antoine Walker, booed regularly and
                          loudly at the Fleet Center.

                          * WHAT'S NEXT: Pitino has several nice pieces in place,
                          so maybe all the Celtics need is time to come together.
                          But that maturation process must happen quickly,
                          because the natives are restless. Another season like
                          this one and Pitino could find himself out of a job.