Despite all the struggles the Celtics have faced and still currently are facing this season, there’s still one person who believes Boston will make the NBA Finals. While Skip Bayless is convinced the C’s are an “unfixable mess,” Evan Turner is on the opposite end of the spectrum. Turner, who spent two seasons with Boston, said he believed the Celtics had a team that could compete against the Golden State Warriors in a seven-game series. And despite the Green being in the midst of an identity crisis, the former Celtics’ mind hasn’t changed. “Don’t worry, the Celtics are going to be in the Finals,” he told the Boston Herald’s St... NESN.com
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Sharks’ Evander Kane Calls Bruins’ Zdeno Chara’s Hit ‘Classic Headshot’
BOSTON — Evander Kane is less than thrilled about what happened during the third period Tuesday night. In the opening minutes of the final frame of the Boston Bruins’ eventual 4-1 thumping of the San Jose Sharks, Kane and Zdeno Chara dropped the gloves after the 6-foot-9 defenseman laid a hit the Sharks winger didn’t take kindly to. The linesmen gave Kane a game misconduct, fighting major and an instigating penalty, which ended his night. While Chara’s teammates compared him to Thanos and noted he’s not one to really get challenged, Kane certainly was not happy with how everything went down. “It was a hit right to my face, head, whate... NESN.com
Tom Brady Celebrates 10th Wedding Anniversary In Heartfelt Instagram Post
Ten years ago Tuesday, Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen tied the knot. Had it not been for that fateful day in 2009, the New England Patriots quarterback and his supermodel lover might have, you know, gotten married a couple days later, or something. Maybe they would’ve said their vows the next year — who knows? Either way, wedding anniversaries are very, very important, and Brady acknowledged as much in a heartfelt Instagram post Tuesday morning. “Ten years ago, I didn’t realize how much I could love you and the family we created together,” Brady wrote. “My heart is so full and I am so blessed! I know our journey has not been easy,
David Pastrnak Injury: Bruins Offer Discouraging Update On Star Winger
David Pastrnak is on the mend, but it doesn’t sound like he’ll return to game action anytime soon. The Boston Bruins winger has been on the shelf since having surgery to repair a thumb injury suffered Feb. 11 after a team sponsorship event. When first announcing the injury, Bruins general manager Don Sweeney said Pastrnak would be reevaluated in “two weeks.” Well, the two-week mark has arrived, and here’s the latest on Pastrnak: Pastrnak did return to the ice Monday, though he still isn’t ready to hold a stick. Although it’s good news that doctors feel “great” about Pastrnak’s recovery, it’s hard to not feel worried... NESN.com
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Marcus Smart Calls Out Celtics’ ‘Will To Fight’ After Ugly Loss To Bulls
What is going on with the Boston Celtics? That’s been the million-dollar question all season, as Boston has struggled against some of the league’s worst teams this season. That trend continued when the C’s suffered an ugly 126-116 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday at United Center. Boston has yet to win since coming off its All-Star break. The Green, understandably, has high expectations to reach the NBA Finals, but it’s going to be a long, hard road if the team continues to struggle. If you ask Marcus Smart, though, he thinks he knows the reason behind why his team is having trouble winning. It’s certainly worrisome hearing one of... NESN.com
Why Stephen A. Smith Isn’t ‘Jumping Ship’ On Celtics’ NBA Finals Chances
Although the Celtics currently rank fifth in the Eastern Conference standings, there still are plenty of reasons to believe Boston can go on a run and reach the NBA Finals. Just ask Stephen A. Smith, who explained Friday on ESPN’s “First Take” why he’s not “jumping ship” on the Celtics despite their up-and-down season. “Milwaukee is not the team to beat in the East; they’re one of them,” Smith said. “But Boston is right there as well. I’m not jumping ship on the Celtics.” The C’s suffered a 98-97 loss to the Bucks on Thursday night, but Smith is convinced Boston could beat Milwaukee in the postseason if given the opportu... NESN.com