The matchup of the NBA’s future lived up to the hype. The Boston Celtics went toe-to-toe with the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics on Thursday night at TD Garden and came out on top with a 92-88 win. Boston trailed by more than 15 points on multiple occasions, but the C’s continued to battle throughout and were tied with 20.2 seconds remaining in the game. Kyrie Irving crossed up Draymond Green and drew a foul on Kevin Durant with 14 seconds to play. The C’s star hit both free throws to give Boston a two-point lead. Durant missed a jumper to tie the game on the other end, and the Celtics secured the rebound to
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Ducks Capitalize On Bruins’ Defensive Mistakes In 4-2 Win Over Boston
The Boston Bruins played well for prolonged periods of Wednesday night’s game at Honda Center, but they lacked finish in their 4-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks capitalized on their scoring chances and Bruins mistakes, and that was the difference in a matchup between two teams that have been ravaged by injuries this season. To watch Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy’s take on the loss, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Red Sox Notes: Eduardo Nunez, Rafael Devers Exceeding Expectations For Boston
The Boston Red Sox struggled mightily upon returning from the Major League Baseball All-Star break, and a lack of offense was one of the primary reasons why. The Red Sox simply couldn’t string multiple hits together, and scored three runs or less in seven of their first 14 games after the break. But the Red Sox’s bats suddenly have found a spark, in large part due to a 20-year-old prospect and a player acquired via trade that went fairly under the radar. Rafael Devers and Eduardo Nunez both have been red hot since arriving to Boston, and have helped the Sox post a three-game winning streak, with the latest victory coming in Thursday
Paul Pierce Retiring With Celtics Is Final Chapter Of Legendary Boston Sports Career
Becoming a legendary player in the history of the Boston Celtics is incredibly difficult. The group of players with that distinction is long, and the barrier to entry is steep. Paul Pierce climbed that mountain, and soon officially will close his career after signing a contract with the C’s on Monday so he can retire with the team that drafted him 10th overall in 1998. “It’s an honor to have this opportunity to once again call myself a Boston Celtic,” Pierce said in a team release. “The organization and city took me in and made me one of their own, and I couldn’t imagine ending my career any other way. I’m a Celtic for
Renewed Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry Reminds Boston Of Alex Rodriguez’s Top Villain Moments
Red Sox Wrap: Royals Use Seventh-Inning Rally To Down Boston 4-2
Jackie Bradley Jr. has made numerous amazing catches for the Boston Red Sox, but this time he should have let the ball drop. The Red Sox and Kansas City Royals were deadlocked during the seventh inning Monday night when Drew Butera hit a laser to left-center field. Bradley, who had been shading toward right field, took off on a dead sprint when the ball left Butera’s bat, attempting to make another highlight-reel play. The talented center fielder left his feet but it was to no avail. The ball skipped past Bradley and rolled to the wall, allowing Butera to motor around to third base. The Royals took the lead one batter later and would
Red Sox Wrap: Mookie Betts, Drew Pomeranz Lift Boston To Win Vs. Astros
The Houston Astros have the best record in Major League Baseball, but the Boston Red Sox have Mookie Betts. And Betts was the difference Friday night in Game 1 of the three-game series at Minute Maid Park. Betts’ solo home run in the top of the eighth inning lifted the Red Sox to a 2-1 win over the Astros, and the right fielder also scored the Sox’s other run and saved one with his arm. Drew Pomeranz, meanwhile, had a strong outing on the mound against the best team in baseball. With the win, Boston improves to 38-29, while Houston falls to 45-23. Here’s how it all went down. GAME IN A WORDMookie.