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"One of the strange ironies of the 2013 convention is that - despite more bookings, a sold-out convention and more activity than we've seen in years - the convention doesn't feel as busy as it has in years past.

Kevin Garnett had 16 points and 18 rebounds and the Celtics stayed alive in the NBA playoffs, cutting the New York Knicks' lead to 3-2 with a 92-86 victory Wednesday night.

Jeff Green will have to continue scoring at a consistent rate if the Celtics want to come back against the Knicks.

J. MILES CARY/NEWS SENTINEL Knoxville Police Department Officers of the Year Jeff Day, left, and Jeff Green are pictured Monday with the Civilian Employee of the Year Brenda Hicks and Colby Chandler, the Explorer Scout of the Year.

It's not easy to earn love and admiration as an athlete in Boston. There are swarms of Red Sox, Celtics , Bruins and Patriots who come through the area and never hear a kind word spoken.

At that point, Green presses his fists against his sternum and pulls them apart, pantomiming tearing open his chest.