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Doc Rivers says Celtics are gambling on defense

Decisions come under scrutiny

By Frank Dell’Apa

 |  Globe Staff  

  January 13, 2012

Since the arrival of Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett in 2007, the Celtics have lost more than two straight games at home only twice. But unless they can solve their defensive and rebounding problems against Chicago tonight, they will have a three-game home losing streak.

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