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BOSTON -- New Celtics coach Brad Stevens has a week to figure out his starting lineup before Boston opens the regular season and he may use every bit of that time. The Celtics closed out their first preseason under Stevens on Wednesday night with a 101-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, who rested a lot of their lineup including former Celtics Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce. Boston (2-6) opens the regular season Oct. 30 at Toronto. "I wouldnt call any of our lineups definitive -- as definitive as Id like. But I think were moving in a good direction playing together," said Stevens, the former Butler coach who turned 37 on Tuesday. "Its going to be a day-by-day process. Thats the way its going to have to be with this group." Avery Bradley and Brandon Bass scored 16 points apiece and Vitor Faverani added 15 points and seven rebounds for Boston. Gerald Wallace had 14 points and five assists and Jeff Green scored 12 points for the Celtics. Tyshawn Taylor scored 15 points and Reggie Evans finished with 11 points and eight rebounds for the Nets (4-2). Regardless of the outcome of Wednesdays game, Boston sports fans werent going to be talking much about it on Thursday. With the Red Sox opening the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals just a few miles up the Charles River at Fenway Park, turnout was light for the Celtics final preseason game. And any fans who came to welcome back Pierce and Garnett were disappointed as the former Celtics greats joined many other Nets veterans in a night of rest. Pierce and Garnett should make their return to Boston when the Nets visit the Celtics on Jan. 26. Jason Terry, who also went to the Nets in the draft-night blockbuster trade, did play and finished with seven points and three assists in 24 minutes. "It was special just to see some of my fans that were courtside that I used to talk to and throw headbands and stuff to," he said. "They gave me a warm welcome and that was good." All-Star point guard Deron Williams dressed, but did not play because of a right ankle injury that has kept him out of every preseason game. The Nets close the exhibition season Friday at Miami. Jared Sullinger was sick and didnt play for Boston. And the players who did compete were almost a side note as Red Sox highlights periodically showed up on the scoreboard monitor and drew louder cheers than the basketball game, which was close throughout. Mirza Teletovic hit a 3-pointer to pull the Nets within 93-92 late in the fourth, but the Celtics scored the next six points and held on. The Nets opened the game on a 7-0 run and led by as many as 10 points in the first quarter. Brooklyn took a 30-21 lead on a free throw by Evans early in the second quarter, then Lee made a 3-pointer to open a Boston run and the Celtics outplayed the Nets the rest of the half. Boston closed the quarter on a 12-4 run and led 49-44. Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo missed the preseason while rehabilitating a torn ligament in his right knee. He said after the game that hes been fitted for his first brace and hopes to begin contact drills soon. He has not set a timetable for his return. "I hope I can play against the Raptors, but thats not likely," he said. "I know its getting stronger each week." Nike Air Max 90 Kopen Nederland .com) - The New York Jets have named Mike Maccagnan their new general manager. Air Max 90 Sale Nederland . -- The Los Angeles Clippers chose not to speak publicly about owner Donald Sterling before they faced the Golden State Warriors for Game 4 of their first-round series Sunday. http://www.airmax90salenederland.com/. Left-handed reliever Boone Logan agreed to a $16.5 million, three-year contract on Friday, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Nike Air Max 90 Dames . Starters, when they struggle, have to live with it for five days. For Sergio Santos and Steve Delabar, two of the three men who authored one of the ugliest pitched innings in Blue Jays franchise history on Thursday night, the bounce-back chance came right away. Nike Air Max 90 Dames Sale .com) - James Harden had 32 points, including a tying layup late in regulation, and the Houston Rockets scored eight of their 13 points in overtime at the foul line to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-111 on Friday night.Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew insists he will not sign a new deal with the club until Premier League safety is guaranteed. Pardew guided Palace to the FA Cup final as his team beat Watford 2-1 at Wembley with goals from Yannick Bolasie and Connor Wickham.But despite agreeing in principle to a contract extension, Pardew is waiting until the Eagles are mathematically secure before making the commitment. Bakary Sako (left), Jason Puncheon and Mile Jedinak (right) of Crystal Palace celebrate victory over Watford When asked if he was about to complete the deal, Pardew said: No, Im not ready to sign yet because the decision I made was that I wouldnt sign it until were mathematically safe.We have to keep our focus and ensure the team is ready for three important league games. We need to get the points, and then we can enjoy the cup final.Palace will now return to Wembley to play Manchester United in a repeat of their only other FA Cuup final appearance in 1990.ddddddddddddBolasie headed Palace into a sixth-minute lead with a goal that was reminiscent of Pardews semi-final winner against Liverpool 26 years ago. Bakary Sako (left), Jason Puncheon and Mile Jedinak (right) of Crystal Palace celebrate victory over Watford Troy Deeney equalised 10 minutes after the interval but Watford were level for just six minutes before Wickham converted Pape Souares cross with a towering header.Pardew now wants to go one better than the class of 90, who were beaten by Lee Martins solitary strike after a replay.I hope the destiny isnt the same result, Pardew said. This is a different team with a different spirit, but some of the characteristics are similar. Also See: Palace reach FA Cup final Class of 1990 inspired us Score Centre Get Sky Sports ' ' '