Sports Redux: C's Shot Down

Nothing lasts forever, certainly not an unbeaten NBA season. The Boston Celtics lost for the first time this season on Friday, dropping a 110-103 decision to the Phoenix Suns, who lost their first game on Wednesday. For a close game, the Suns were in control most of the way.

The NBA's top two shooting teams didn't disappoint the crowd. The Celtics shot 51.7% from the field. Phoenix finished 13-24, or 54.2%, on three-pointers.

Jason Richardson had 34 points and 10 rebounds for the Suns. Richardson scored a three-pointer to open the scorinng for the Suns, and finished 6-7 on three-pointers. Steve Nash had 16 points with 12 assists, including a decisive three-pointer in the last minute. Amare Stoudemire added 22 points.

Kevin Garnett led the Celtics with 26 points on 13-20 shooting. Rajon Rondo added 14 and 11 assists, while Paul Pierce and Ray Allen each finished with 16.

Bill Belichick is not usually talkative. But, with an extra week to prepare for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins, Belichick spoke with Jason Cole of Yahoo!Sports on various topics. Belichick rehashed the Richard Seymour trade to Oakland, talked up Matt Cassel, and admitted every player has a trade value. Belichick even conceded his family time is "more emotional" than football coach time. He also had time to discuss Randy Moss being "the smartest receiver" he has ever coached. No comments regarding Joey Porter from Belichick.

The MLS playoff season is upon us and the New England Revolution are involved. The Revs battle the Chicago Fire on Saturday for a spot in the conference finals. You can see coach Steve Nicol break down the game for yourself. The Revolution didn't sign New Mexico women's soccer enforcer Elizabeth Lambert.

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