BOSTON — The Boston Celtics had clinched the fourth seed within the NBA Playoffs earlier than they even tipped off in opposition to the Orlando Magic on Sunday at TD Garden. An Indiana Pacers loss to the Brooklyn Nets meant the Celtics will host Game 1 in Boston, with the Pacers locking into the fifth seed. That left little to play for Sunday besides satisfaction, and momentum, as Brad Stevens famous earlier than the sport when he stated the Celtics would hold their foot on the gasoline no matter Indiana’s consequence. Sunday additionally served as the ultimate likelihood for Celtics starters to get time in a considerably significant sport earlier than embarking upon
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Brad Marchand Is Latest Bruin To Earn 90-Plus Points In Single Season
Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand has had quite the season, with 90 points (31 goals and 59 assists) under his belt so far. And with eight games still left in the season, he likely is not done adding to those numbers. Marchand now joins the likes of Joe Thornton (2002-03) and Glen Murray (2000-01) as just a handful of Bruins to earn 90-plus points in a single season. The last person to achieve the feat for the Bruins was Marc Savard, who did so in the 2006-07 season. For more on Marchand, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank.
Bruins’ Brandon Carlo, Bruce Cassidy Praise Brad Marchand’s Offense
From his dominance on the Boston Bruins’ top line to making opponents look silly before netting a goal, Brad Marchand certainly has become one of the NHL’s elite players. His skills were particularly apparent against the San Jose Sharks in Boston’s 4-1 win Feb. 26 when Marchand absolutely undressed Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson before he backhanded the puck into the net. It was a slick move to get Karlsson’s stick out of the way so Marchand could get the puck, and his offensive skills have earned him praise from his teammates and coach. “When he knocks it out of the way, it pretty much makes it impossible for you to win that battle,”
Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron Connect For Goal Off Faceoff Win Vs. Kings
Brad Marchand netted his 23rd goal of the season in beautiful fashion on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Kings. Lining up for an offensive zone faceoff against Anze Kopitar, Patrice Bergeron won the draw to his right, finding Marchand on the wing. With Danton Heinen setting a pick, Marchand was able to rifle off a shot that beat kings goalie Jack Campbell to give the Bruins a 2-1 lead. Boston went on to win 4-2. To see the play develop, check out the Amica Coverage Cam in the video above. Thumbnail photo via Gary A. Vasquez/USA TODAY Sports
Brad Stevens Has Great Reaction To Kyrie Irving’s Sixth All-Star Nod
Another year, another All-Star selection for Kyrie Irving. The Boston Celtics point guard was named an All-Star for the sixth time Thursday, meaning he’s earned the honor in all but two seasons in his NBA career. For head coach Brad Stevens, Irving’s already loaded résumé has become somewhat comical. “He’s an incredible player,” Stevens said Friday, as captured by MassLive. “Hats off to him for getting (to) another All-Star Game. Six All-Star Games by the time you’re 26 is a joke. Pretty special, and it’s not easy for these guys — we talk about this all the time — to put on that cape every day. If you’re that consistent and that ... NESN.com
Brad Stevens Hopeful Celtics’ Best Shooters Will Expand 3-Point Shot Range
Brad Stevens wants every player on his roster to be able to shoot from beyond the arc, but wants his best 3-point shooters to continue to expand their shot range. The Boston Celtics head coach thinks the range of which 3-point shots are made only will grow as the years go on, and that means the defenses will play a bigger role in defending the shooter, and noted some of the game’s best shooters will deepen their range and defenders probably should figure out how to stop them now because it won’t get any easier. “For sure. No question, that’s the Steph Curry effect, right?” Stevens told the Boston Herald’s Mark Murphy. “When you
Brad Stevens Explains Decision To Let Al Horford Play Extra Minutes Vs. 76ers
BOSTON — Well, it looks like the Boston Celtics won’t be taking it too slow with Al Horford. After missing seven games with a lingering knee injury, Horford returned to action Sunday and logged 19 minutes in the Celtics’ win over the Charlotte Hornets. While the veteran big man was said to be on a minutes restriction upon his return, an exception needed to be made Christmas Day. Horford, who only was supposed to see about 25 minutes on Tuesday, played 30 minutes in Boston’s thrilling 121-114 overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Horford had a modest day with four points and nine rebounds, but as Kyrie Irving noted afte... NESN.com