In February, when the Celtics coaxed P.J. Brown out of domestic life in Louisiana, where he was being a dutiful dad, shuttling his kids to school and sporting events and helping them with homework, they knew he'd provide rebounding, defense, leadership, and veteran savvy. But hitting crucial crunch-time shots in the playoffs? That's wasn't part of the deal - until ... (Full article: 821 words)

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