Share this: BOSTON — LeBron James is one of the craftiest NBA players, and the Cleveland Cavaliers star had his skills on full display at TD Garden on Wednesday night. In the second quarter of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics, James evaded a high trap with a sweet pass, which led to flashy alley-oop from Kyrie Irving to Tristan Thompson. In the Celtics’ defense, it’s not uncommon for James to leave his opponents scratching their head on defense. Thumbnail photo via Greg M. Cooper/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
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Marcus Smart Putback Dunk Caps 13-4 Run For Celtics In Game 1 Vs. Cavs
Share this: BOSTON — One of the greatest strengths Marcus Smart brings to the Boston Celtics is his energy. That was evident in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals at TD Garden on Wednesday night. The C’s guard got into a little scuffle with Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson late in the third quarter, with both players picking up a personal foul. Smart then capped a 13-4 run to end the frame with a powerful putback dunk as the Celtics trimmed Cleveland’s lead to under 20 to start the fourth quarter. It was one of the few exciting highlights for the Celtics in Game 1. Smart fouled out early in the fourth quarter. He finished with six points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals in
NBA Insider Believes Celtics Targeting Gordon Hayward As No. 1 Option This Summe…
Share this: The Boston Celtics, as evidenced by their start to Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, probably are still a few players away from competing with the NBA’s elite — the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. But they are in position to put a dent in that deficit this offseason. The C’s have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, and they also could sign another top free agent, similar to their approach last offseason when they drafted Jaylen Brown and signed Al Horford. But who would that free agent be? The Vertical’s Chris Mannix has a pretty good idea. “The next step for this team, that’s got to be Gordon Hayward,” Mannix said on CSNNE’s “Celtics Pregame
Did LaMarcus Aldridge Try To Injure Kevin Durant As Revenge For Kawhi Leonard?
Share this: Are the San Antonio Spurs now fighting dirt with dirt? Many are wondering just that after LaMarcus Aldridge appeared to try to injure Kevin Durant on Tuesday during Game 2 of the Western Conference finals series between the Spurs and Golden State Warriors. Late in the second quarter, Aldridge seemingly stepped into Durant’s shooting space. Aldridge’s effort evoked memories of Game 1 when Warriors center Zaza Pachulia injured Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard on a similarly dirty play. Leonard left Game 1 and sat out Game 2 due to an ankle injury Pachulia’s foul caused. Prosecutors might speculate Aldridge had motive to target Durant. Perhaps he was trying to spark a furious comeback, as was the case in Game 1 when the Warriors outscored
LeGarrette Blount Officially Lands With Eagles Following Patriots’ May 9 Tender
by Zack Cox on Wed, May 17, 2017 at 10:33AM 2,620 Share this: LeGarrette Blount finally has found a new home. After toiling on the free agent market for more than two months, the 30-year-old running back on Wednesday agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. The deal is worth up to $2.8 million, sources told NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. The Arizona Cardinals “also showed mild interest” in the veteran back, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Blount carried the ball 299 times for 1,161 yards and an NFL-best 18 touchdowns for the New England Patriots last season, setting career highs in all three categories. The Patriots chose not to re-sign Blount this offseason, instead bringing in running backs Rex Burkhead and Mike Gillislee,
Twitter Reacts To Celtics’ Lottery Luck, Joel Embiid’s Hilarious Reactions
Share this: WALTHAM, Mass. — The Boston Celtics have had quite the week. And Twitter noticed. One day after the C’s clinched a berth in the Eastern Conference finals with a thrilling win over the Washington Wizards, the ping-pong balls bounced their way at the lottery, earning them the No. 1 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. It was a wild night at the NBA Draft Lottery, and you can relive some of it below with some of the best tweets from Tuesday night. And the winner is…………. La La Land! — Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) May 17, 2017 But Celtics great Paul Pierce wins the night for best tweet. And look what I leave behind for the Celts on my way out #1 pick😂👌🏾🙏🔥 — Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34)
NBA Rumors: 2017 Draft Lottery Results Not Being Well Received Around League
Share this: The Boston Celtics won the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night, followed by the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 2 and the Philadelphia 76ers at No. 3. Three marquee franchises with a valuable draft pick to use in their quest for another championship. Whether it’s the Celtics and Lakers being at the top, or something completely different, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst shared an interest nugget on how the lottery results are being received around the league. Based on sampling of NBA execs I've been in touch with, I wouldn't say these lottery results are being well received in league. — Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) May 17, 2017 Re previous tweet, no one thinks anything nefarious with lottery. In general, league enjoys Lakers being down. —