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I didn't expect to get a metered spot around the Garden, but I gave it a shot anyway...and scored one right off Causeway Street, steps from the building. Kim met me there, coming straight from work, so she had to pay 25 bucks for a lot, unfortunately. The street I was on had a one way sign, cars parked on the left, and a double yellow line. Classic Boston. I had to wait in my car for a little while before paying the meter, and I watched two separate cars come up the road the wrong way, like they did it every day. They should call that road "Subjective Street."
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I was happy to see Rondo out there before the game. Usually the starters aren't out there. You can also see announcer Mike Gorman in this shot.
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Of the fifty shots I took of Rondo, this was one of, like, three, that ended up being in focus. Something about that Garden lighting, man. Damn indoor sports. But I did play with some different settings and got some better action shots at this game.
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Patrick Ewing is a coach for the Orlando Magic. Never thought I'd be seeing that guy.
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Extra press area, I guess.
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General seats shot.
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Never saw these green tables before.
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A Celtics-ized Bruin.
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Our seats were in row four of the upper deck. 10 dollars each. There were a bunch of empty seats at this game.
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Garnett and Pierce in pre-game.
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Eddie House, as seen through the backboard.
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KG in mid-air.
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During introductions.
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Paul Pierce.
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Magician down (at right).
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K, Ray, Rondo-lay.
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Perk with the slam. The Celts kicked some Magic butt.
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...and Lenny Clarke was at the game! ("This is Warner Wolf....")
# posted by Jere : 12/02/2008 01:28:00 PM
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