Allen finally plays in Amherst CELTICS PRESEASON OPENER By Bill Doyle TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF The Celtics’ Glen Davis goes up for a shot against the 76ers’ Theo Ratliff during the first half at the Mullins Center in Amherst. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS) AMHERST— Fans got their first look last night at the Celtics since they won their 17th NBA championship 3-1/2 months ago and even though most of the players are back this season, they certainly looked different. Coach Doc Rivers and backup guard Sam Cassell weren’t on hand for the Celtics’ preseason opener because they went home to tend to family matters, rookie Patrick O’Bryant started at center in place of Kendrick Perkins who is still recovering from shoulder surgery and even though the Celtics played in their home state, they wore their green road uniforms during their 98-92...
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