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Boston Celtics at L.A Lakers 12/25/08 Preview

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Boston Celtics (27-2) at L.A Lakers (23-5) 
Thursday, 5:00PM Eastern, ABC 
 
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The two best teams in the NBA will square off on Christmas day when the Boston Celtics take on the Los Angeles Lakers. The game will highlight the two biggest powerhouses in professional basketball and promises to be an exciting game to watch. These two teams have been the best two in the history of the NBA. The Lakers and the Celtics are number 1 and 2 in all-time wins. They also rank 1 and 2 in all-time Championships with the Celtics with 16 and the Lakers with 11. This season these two historical teams are once again dominating the NBA. Combined both teams only have 7 losses through nearly the first 30 games of the season. The Celtics own the best record in the NBA at an astonishing mark of 27-2 and the Lakers have the 3rd best record standing at 23-5. Thursday night on Christmas day will be a clash of titans as these two opponents try to prove their supremacy in the NBA. 
 
Boston is off to one of the best starts in NBA history and is pacing themselves to break the best single season all-time record that the 1996 Chicago Bulls have at a mark of 72-10. The Celtics amazing success lies in the play of their defense first and foremost. Boston has held opposing teams to 91 points per game which is 2nd best in the NBA. The Celtics have also only allowed opposing teams to shoot 41% on average from the floor ranking as the best in the NBA by a good margin. Led by the trio of Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, and Kevin Garnett, it’s hard to imagine any team wanting to battle with the Celtics. The Celtics are averaging 50 points per game just amongst those three stars. Ray Allen has perhaps been the most consistent playmaker this season averaging 18.8 points per game and shooting a very strong 50% from the floor. The Celtics look to utilize their offensive weapons and use the defense to keep the Lakers in control. 
 
Los Angeles owns very possibly the best player in the NBA in Kobe Bryant. However, the entire team is a high scoring threat for any opposing team. The Lakers average the most points per game in the NBA posting a strong 107 points every time out. Los Angeles has also controlled the boards very well this season averaging 45 rebounds per contest which ranks 3rd in the NBA. With the addition of power forward Pau Gasol a year ago, the Lakers have come an even stronger force. Kobe Bryant ranks 4th best in the NBA in scoring at 27 points per game. However, when the Lakers have big performance from Gasol they are at their best. The Lakers will hope for some big performances from their star players this Christmas as they try to take down what most consider the best team in the NBA. 
 
What to watch for… 
 
Keep an eye on the rebounds in this game. Both teams average a high rebound total and one will likely perform under par. Los Angeles is a high scoring team and Boston is accustomed to more low scoring affairs. However, in low scoring games this season the Lakers have played really well. In their 5 losses, 4 of those games both teams scored nearly 100 points or more with a 200+ game total. Both of the Celtics losses came to teams who tend to score more points like the Lakers. How much of effect will each team be able to play on the other and who will establish their style of play. 
 
Pick – Lakers have struggled in last week or so, but they rise to the challenge in this one.

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Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) March 9, 2011 FROM STAFF REPORTS HASTINGS LeDuc needlework competition deadline is March 31 The deadline is near for entries in the Dakota County Historical Society’s juried art competition based on historic embroidery designs from the Hastings Needle Work Company.

March 31 is the last day entries will be accepted in the competition, which has been open for submissions since last June 1. The exhibit based on the entries is scheduled to begin June 25 at the LeDuc Historic Estate in Hastings. this web site chanhassen high school

Hastings Needle Work, started in 1888 by Alice and Florence LeDuc, produced embroidery pieces for clients through the mid-1920s.

The competition, “Modern Interpretations of Historic Designs II,” calls for entries that use of any of the 21 designated patterns from Hastings Needle Work Company.

Entries, which may be submitted as images on CD-ROM, may use any media, including machine or hand embroidery, wool felting, rug hooking, wood carving, painting, photography or mixed media. More than one design may incorporated in an entry, and designs may be manipulated as long as they are easily recognizable. website chanhassen high school

Individuals are allowed to enter up to six pieces. A junior competition is also open to ages 16 and younger.

All the necessary information, guidelines and patterns can be found in a downloadable “kit” available at www.dakotahistory.org. Or call the LeDuc Historic Estate at 651-437-7055.

CHASKA ‘Cinderella’ hits Family Theatre The Chaska Valley Family Theatre will present the musical “Cinderella” March 18-26 at Chanhassen High School.

The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical with a modern spin will be presented at 7 p.m. March 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26 and at 2 p.m. March 19, 20 and 26.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for ages 17 and under, and are available at www.cvft.org or by phone at 952-250-7206.

Chanhassen High School is located at 2200 Lyman Blvd. in Chanhassen.

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