Allen scores from inside 3-point range: Boston guard Ray Allen only went 1 for 5 from 3-point range on Tuesday night, but the Celtics were still able to beat the Bobcats. Allen did go 8 of 14 from the field overall in the game to score 17 points for the Celtics. He added three assists and a steal over 32 minutes on the court. (Updated 02/07/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Allen has been struggling with his shot slightly of late but is still nailing over two 3-pointers per night. Fantasy owners have him on rosters for that reason as well as his near 15 points per game with a couple boards and assists. As long as Allen can stay healthy and on the court, he should be considered a viable guard option in most Fantasy formats. (Updated 02/07/2012).
02/10/2012 21:41 Raptors pick up rare win against Celtics
DeMar DeRozan scored 21 points, Jose Calderon had 17 points and 14 assists and the Toronto Raptors beat Boston 86-74 on Friday for their third win in the past 20 meetings with the Celtics.
02/10/2012 13:14 Postups: As Howard mulls future, Magic aim to avoid repeating history
As March 15 nears, the Magic play their ace: 85-year-old, wheelchair-bound owner Rich DeVos pays Dwight Howard a visit. As both try to avoid repeating Shaq history, Ken Berger says Howard may stay put for now.
02/10/2012 01:56 With time running out on Celtics-Lakers, both give us fine flashback
The young guys are coming. The aging Celtics and Lakers can feel it, which means time is of the essence. After a tough 88-87 overtime win for the Lakers, Ken Berger says this games serves as a fitting throwback.
02/09/2012 22:54 Gasol, Lakers survive Celtics in overtime
Pau Gasol blocked Ray Allen's putback attempt at the buzzer in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Boston Celtics 88-87 on Thursday night.
02/07/2012 22:06 Pierce makes history in Celtics' win
Paul Pierce passed Larry Bird for No. 2 on the Celtics' career scoring list, finishing with 15 points as Boston increased its winning streak to five straight with a 94-84 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night.
Allen actually managed to increase his scoring production last year as the original Big Three of Allen, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce kept rolling right along at their elder ages. Allen went from 16.3 points per game in 09-10 to 16.5 last year. In fact, just about all of Allen’s Fantasy production improved last season. While that bodes well for another good year for the former UConn standout, at 36 years old owners have to assume time is going to catch up to him soon. The Celtics just gave Allen a new contract, and the veteran treats his body like a temple. Allen can still shoot with the best of them and the NBA’s all-time 3-point leader will continue to give owners some of the best percentages for a guard. While we can’t call him one of the NBA’s elite any longer, Allen is definitely one of the best 30 guards in Fantasy heading into next season. (Updated 8/23/11)
