Melo, Joseph sent from Celts to Claws

[Tom Nolette]

Melo, Joseph sent from Celts to Claws
Fab Melo and Kris Joseph, both pro rookies, will receive the playing time not available in Boston.

By Kevin Thomas

PORTLAND - While Boston played before a boisterous home crowd Wednesday night, two Celtics sweated through practice at an empty Portland Expo.

Boston sent 7-foot center Fab Melo and 6-7 small forward Kris Joseph to Portland to join the Maine Red Claws.

"They fit right in with the guys," Coach Mike Taylor said. "I know it's not easy for those guys (but) I think they look at this as a great opportunity to work on their game."

Both Melo and Joseph expected the move.

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[Tom Nolette]

On Basketball: Joseph gets the chance to play for Red Claws, and play he did
It was just a scrimmage for the Maine Red Claws, but Kris Joseph showed his array of talent.

By Kevin Thomas

AUBURN - Kris Joseph got the opening tip, dribbled, waited, then sent a lob to the hoop. A soaring Chris Wright caught it and finished the alley-oop slam.

Joseph then made a steal and raced in for a reverse dunk.

Minutes later, Joseph launched himself in the key, switched hands during some serious air time and rolled the layup in.

Having a Boston Celtic around can sure be entertaining.

Joseph was one of the main attractions as the Maine Red Claws played an intrasquad scrimmage Saturday night at Edward Little High. He was one of the three leading scorers with 19 points, with Micah Downs and Wright.

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