If you’re familiar with Gus Johnson, then you know he frequently gives ecstatic, over-the-top calls during basketball games. He took things to another level, however, during Sunday’s NBA playoffs game between the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks. During the closing moments of Game 1 at TD Garden, Bucks forward Khris Middleton drained buzzer-beating 3-pointer near halfcourt to send the game to overtime. And Johnson, who does broadcast work for FOX Sports Wisconsin, nearly suffered an emotional meltdown on the play. Check this out: Broadcasting 101: When something amazing happens, scream your brains out for 10 seconds. Johnson, of c... NESN.com
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Brad Stevens Knows Celtics Must ‘Find Some Answers’ For Talented Bucks
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics had only seen the Milwaukee Bucks once before their 103-100 loss Wednesday night, but the Bucks clearly present a challenge to the Celtics. Milwaukee’s ability to put rangy, athletic lineups on the floor bothered Boston for most of the night, especially during the first half. And if the two teams were to meet in the NBA playoffs, the Celtics will need to figure out how to attack the Bucks. “They’ve been one of the best teams in the East over the last month and a half,” Celtics coach Brad Stevens said. “So, I’m not surprised by their level and their level is really high. When we go small
Celtics Wrap: Boston Survives Bucks’ Comeback Bid In Thrilling Overtime Win
Share this: It appeared as though the Boston Celtics were going to coast to their second straight blowout win with the way things started Saturday night against the Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. But Milwaukee made them earn the win in the end. The Celtics eventually hung on for a 112-108 overtime victory over the Bucks despite blowing a double-digit lead. Isaiah Thomas led the way with 37 points and eight assists. Jae Crowder (20 points), Kelly Olynyk (17 points) and Amir Johnson (11 points) also reached double-figures, while Jaylen Brown added eight rebounds. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 21 points and was one of six Bucks players in double-figures. With the win, Boston improved to 29-18, while Milwaukee dropped to 21-26. The win was the C’s third in a row and
NBA Rumors: Ray Allen Speaks With Celtics, Bucks About Possible Return
Share this: The Boston Celtics’ offseason moves might not be over if Ray Allen has a say. The former Celtics guard, who won the 2008 NBA championship with Boston, recently told the Hartford Courant that he’s mulling a comeback and already has spoken with the C’s and Milwaukee Bucks. From the Courant’s article: The Spurs and Clippers have been mentioned, also, but Allen said he has spoken with the Celtics, with whom he won a championship in 2008, and the Bucks, his first NBA stop. “I would love going back to those places if it worked out,” Allen said, “because both teams are good, too. It doesn’t necessarily have to be championship-or-bust for me to go back to the NBA. “I want to be in a
Milwaukee Bucks Looking to Trade Brandon Jennings, Targeting Jimmer Fredette?
Milwaukee Bucks Looking to Trade Brandon Jennings, Targeting Jimmer Fredette?Despite showing some promise in two years as Milwaukee's starting point guard, Brandon Jennings may be available this offseason.At least that's what the Cleveland Plains Dealer's Mary Schmitt Boyer has reported. She said it was a rumor circulating among those attending this year's NBA Draft combine.The Bucks were a pleasant surprise during Jennings' rookie season, but were one of the most disappointing teams in the league this past year.Many thought they might take a step forward and become one of the top five or six teams in the east. Instead, they missed the playoffs altogether.Jennings' shooting percentage has been a big issue during his two seasons in the NBA (38 percent from the field). However, if
9-Yr Old Wins Face on Kyle Busch’s Truck & a Whopping Hundred Bucks
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 18, 2011) - Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) is pleased to announce that 9-year old Dalton Griffin of Spring Hill Tenn. has been selected as the winner of the "Riding Shotgun With Kyle Busch Motorsports" essay contest for the Greater Nashville area. Griffin's name and picture will adorn the area above the passenger side window of Kyle Busch's No. 18 Dollar General Toyota for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Nashville Superspeedway this Friday, April 22. Additionally, Griffin will receive a $ 100 gift card from Goodlettsville, Tenn. based Dollar General, KBM's primary sponsor for the race. Griffin, a student at Wright Elementary School in Spring Hill Tenn., had his essay selected as the winner among