The Top Ten Things That Almost Rhyme with "Jared Sullinger"

It was announced yesterday that Jared Sullinger will miss the remainder of the 2014-15 season with a left metatarsal stress fracture.  Just hours later, the Celts dropped a tough overtime loss to the hated Lakers – who'd been losers of seven straight.

In our fallen forward's honor and in the spirit of nonsensical distraction, today's edition of Celtics Top Ten is: "The Top Ten Things That Almost Rhyme with 'Jared Sullinger.'"

Celtics Top Ten: Reasons We'll Still and Always Talk about Dana Bruce Barros

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One week ago tonight, Hawks swingman Kyle Korver hit a 3-pointer for the 90th game in a row, setting a new league record.  In response, NBA TV's The Starters aired a slow-motion highlight reel of the previous record holder, complete with somber musical accompaniment.

"This will be the last we ever hear the name of Dana Barros," host J.E. Skeets declared in introducing the clip.

And after: "Goodbye, sweet prince."

WELL, J.E., here at MercerJersey.com, I'm not ready to say goodbye to Mr. Barros – and I bet I'm not alone, especially among Celtics fans.  And so, today's edition of Celtics Top Ten is: "The Top 10 Reasons We'll Still and Always Talk about Dana Bruce Barros."

Celtics Top Ten: Songs for 'Reunion Week'

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With the Celtics set to square off against the Nets in Brooklyn tonight and the Clippers back at the Garden tomorrow, the much-hyped "Reunion Week" portion of our schedule is upon us.

Since music can help steady us through some of life's emotional turbulence – and since the next 48 hours are sure to be emotion-filled for Celtics fans everywhere – today's edition of Celtics Top Ten is: "The Top 10 Songs for 'Reunion Week.'"

Celtics Top Ten: Ways the Celtics can Legitimately Contend This Season

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A three-game win streak culminating in a thrilling victory over the Heat has Celtics fans buzzing.  Chatter about "tanking" for Andrew Wiggins or Julius Randle has quickly given way to playoff talk.

But why stop at the playoffs???  Last I checked, we're the Boston Celtics and IT'S ALL ABOUT 18.

And so, today's edition of Celtics Top Ten is: "The Top 10 Ways the Celtics can Legitimately Contend This Season."

Celtics Top Ten: Things the Celtics Did with their Extra Hour

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Last night, thanks to Daylight Saving Time, we all gained an extra hour.  Today's edition of Celtics Top Ten is: "Things the Celtics Did with their Extra Hour."

Celtics Top Ten: Reasons to Watch the Season Opener

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Tonight, with the Red Sox looking to clinch their first World Series Cup at Fenway Park since 1918, you might be wondering how many folks will actually bother to watch the Celtics' 2013-2014 season opener.

Accordingly, the category for MercerJersey.com's first edition of Celtics Top Ten is: "The Top 10 Reasons to Watch the Celtics' 2013-2014 Season Opener."