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Carmelo Anthony said his wife, La La Vazquez, has a right to be “upset’’ her name resurfaced during the Celtics series. Boston reserve Jordan Crawford, according to replays, appears to have shouted a vulgar remark at Anthony regarding Vazquez after the final buzzer of Wednesday’s Game 5. Vazquez expressed her disapproval Thursday on Twitter and Anthony said she has the right to express her views — even if it focused more attention on the controversy. “I would be upset too if I was her,’’ Anthony said at the Knicks’ shootaround at Suffolk University yesterday morning. “She’s always getting thrown into the mix of the Boston Celtic series. I would be upset if I was here. She’s her own person. At the end of the day, she has the right to say whatever she wants to say.’’ New York Post

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Fred Kerber: #Celtics Doc Rivers stuff after Game 5: "Much ado about nothing. Carmelo said something to Jordan, Jordan said something back..." Twitter @FredKerber

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Frank Isola: Melo says his wife. Lala, always gets "thrown into" the discussion by Celtics. In other words, Jordan Crawford said what we thought he said Twitter @FisolaNYDN

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Hell hath no fury like an angry basketball wife. La La Vasquez yesterday ripped the Boston Celtic bench-warmer who nearly started a brawl after Game 5 with a lewd comment about the reality diva to her hubby, Knick star Carmelo Anthony. “STRONG WOMEN only intimidate weak men,” she posted on her Instagram page yesterday, in a dig at Celtic no- name Jordan Crawford. She also wrote, “Try again. You on the bench for a reason.” New York Post

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Crawford touched off the near-melee seconds after the Boston win at the Garden by barking at Anthony, “That motherf--ker f--ked your wife!” He was referring to Boston star Kevin Garnett, who on Jan. 7 told Anthony during a game that his wife “tastes like Honey Nut Cheerios.” The Anthonys were having marital problems at the time. New York Post

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Crawford, despite clear video evidence, denied making the comment. “I would never talk trash about that man’s wife,” Crawford tweeted yesterday. New York Post

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Jordan Crawford: I would never talk trash about that mans Wife. I don't him........ All I did was respond!! Twitter @jcraw55

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La La Anthony: Try again. You on the bench for a reason. http://instagram.com/p/Y0QM3-xjT5/ Twitter

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After the game, Celtics guard Jordan Crawford -- who didn't play in Game 5 -- appeared to have some words with Anthony as the teams were walking off the court. The setup at Madison Square Garden is such that the teams must cross over each other on their way of the floor. Crawford said something to Anthony and was held back by Celtics forward D.J. White while Knicks point guard Raymond Felton chimed in. "Just some words," said Felton. "Nothing serious." Boston Globe

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Anthony responded to a question about Crawford in his postgame press conference. "Im not thinking about Jordan Crawford right now," said Anthony. "I don't even think he deserves for you to be typing about him right now." Boston Globe

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Michael Lee: Jordan Crawford on #wizards: "I could’ve won them more games & that’s what they wanted; I think they wanted me to be Superman a little bit." Twitter @MrMichaelLee

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Michael Lee: Jordan Crawford on being in BOS: “Definitely in a great position. It ain’t people that hold you back & hate on you for no reason.” #wizards Twitter @MrMichaelLee

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Michael Lee: Jordan Crawford on averaging 19, 6 & 5 in Dec: “What was I doing that month? Was I cooking? Yeah, that’s what I was doing.” #wizards Twitter @MrMichaelLee

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While his teammates waxed poetically about the focus necessary to win Wednesday’s do-or-die Game 5 against the Knicks in New York, these are the socks Celtics guard Jordan Crawford chose to wear to practice on Tuesday. They have marijuana leaves on them. Nothing says playoff intensity like weed socks. WEEI.com

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Al Iannazzone: And Jordan Crawford got one first-place vote. I am hoping that person meant to pick Jamal Crawford. Twitter @Al_Iannazzone

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The Wizards will have a reunion with Crawford on Sunday at TD Garden, but when reporters in Boston asked him about playing his former team, Crawford responded on Saturday with a question of his own. “Who?” Crawford said, before adding, “I don’t recall playing for Washington.” Washington Post

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Since Crawford was traded, Beal has missed 17 of the past 23 games and is done for the season with a stress injury right fibula. The Wizards (28-47) have been content with having two roster spots occupied by the seldom-used Jason Collins and the injured Leandro Barbosa, who never suited for the team. Grunfeld bluntly explained why he moved Crawford by stating, “Jordan did not fit into our current plans…or our future plans.” When asked he had something to prove to Washington, Crawford responded, “To who?” “It’s just another game,” Crawford said. “I want to come out and try to win the game.” Washington Post

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Jordan Crawford will face his former team, the Washington Wizards, on Sunday at TD Garden. "Who?" Crawford asked before practice Saturday when the issue was broached. Washington, he was told. You'll be playing Washington. Your old team. "I don't recall playing for Washington," Crawford responded -- and he used this line twice. Boston Globe

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Yet with his team struggling down the stretch, Scott elected not to use one of his three remaining timeouts after Pierce brought the Celtics within 92-91 with a 7-foot fadeaway with 32 seconds left. Instead, Livingston missed a 10-footer with 10.9 seconds left and Jordan Crawford got the rebound with 9.9 seconds left, paving the way for the game- winning play. Asked why he didn't take a timeout, Scott said: "I knew what they were going to do. They were going to switch everything anyway. It was going to be pretty much the same as what we ended up with. Shaun was going to have the ball, or Wayne was going to have the ball and try to make a play. I thought Shaun got a good look. Got it right in the paint, about a 10-footer. He just missed it." And the Cavs missed another chance. "We have to hold ourselves accountable," Ellington said. "We're all professionals here and should all be communicating with each other and helping each other on the defensive end of the floor.'" Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Jordan Crawford has blended into the Celtics nicely since joining the team Feb. 21 after a trade with Washington. “He does have a pretty good role: be aggressive and shoot the ball,” said Rivers. “That’s a sweet role to have for anybody. But he’s doing the other things. He’s playing defense and he’s making the right passes.” Crawford’s averaging 5.6 points in 13.6 minutes since joining the team. “It’s important for the coach to let me play my game,” Crawford said. “I’m glad he shows faith in me.” Boston Globe

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