The Boston Celtics are feeling themselves. Holders of a 2-0 series lead in their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers, the Celtics are playing like a confident group. And they certainly looked the part Friday afternoon upon arriving in Philly. Check out the T-shirts on Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Marcus Morris and, especially, Terry Rozier: The “Scary Terry” phenomenon clearly has taken hold in the Celtics’ locker room. Also, props to Rozier, Brown and Tatum for not being ashamed of rocking their own T-shirts. As for the series, Boston will look to take a commanding 3-0 lead Saturday night in ... NESN.com
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All you need to know about the Champions League final
Who is in the final?The biggest game in club football will this season be contested by holders Real Madrid and either Roma or Liverpool. Madrid booked their place with a nervy 4-3 aggregate victory against Bayern on Tuesday, with Liverpool taking a 5-2 advantage into the second leg of their semi-final tie in the Italian capital on Wednesday. When does it take place?The match will be held on Saturday 26 May, kicking off at 20:45CET (21:45 local time). This is the ninth successive season that the final has taken place at the weekend.Where is it being played?
Bruins Expecting Strong Bounce Back From Lightning In Game 2 On Monday
The Boston Bruins know better than to get complacent after a great win. The Bruins got off to a strong start in their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday with a 6-2 win in Game 1. But as the first-round matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs proved, the momentum of a series can shift in an instant. After Sunday’s training session, Bruce Cassidy and Patrice Bergeron shed light on Boston’s mindset heading into Game 2 on Monday night in Tampa. To hear what the coach and star center had to say, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank.
Did LeBron James Paint His Living Room Before Game 7 Against Pacers?
LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers have worn matching suits multiple times during their first-round NBA playoffs series with the Indiana Pacers. But prior to Sunday’s Game 7, James showed up to Quicken Loans Arena wearing something entirely different, yet no less strange. Check out The King’s spotty arrival in the video below: OK, what are those pants? Here are a few possibilities: — James elected to paint his living room just before leaving for the arena.— He had a seriously unfortunate run-in with a flock of pigeons prior to the game.— Bron-Bron put too much bleach in the laundry machine.— His favorite... NESN.com
Bruins Vs. Leafs Game 6 Takeaways: B’s Shots Not Hitting Net; Mitch Marner On Fire
The Stanley Cup playoff series between the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs was billed as the most evenly matched first-round matchup, so in some ways, it’s fitting a Game 7 will decide which team advances. The Leafs survived Monday night at Air Canada Centre with a 3-1 win in Game 6, and now they must go back to Boston and try to beat the Bruins at TD Garden for the second time this series. Here are some takeaways from Game 6. Bruins Need to Hit the Net On More ShotsThe Bruins have dominated puck possession for most of this series, and that’s been evident in their overwhelming shot attempt totals. But over the
Sean Kuraly, Adam McQuaid Weigh In On Playing Without Patrice Bergeron In Game 4
The Boston Bruins fared well without their best player Thursday night, but they are hoping to have him back for Saturday’s game. Patrice Bergeron was a late scratch for the B’s 3-1 Game 4 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs in their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series, which resulted in them taking a 3-1 lead back to Boston. Bergeron skated during Friday’s practice and will be reevaluated Saturday, according to head coach Bruce Cassidy. To hear what Sean Kuraly and Adam McQuaid had to say about playing without Bergeron, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Jake DeBrusk Looking Forward To ‘Crazy’ Environment In Toronto For Game 3
If the Maple Leafs have any hope of getting back in their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series with the Boston Bruins, they’ll need their fans to bring their all in the next two games in Toronto. The Bruins have outclassed the Leafs in the first two contests, but as Jake DeBrusk noted in an interview with NESN’s Alex Kraemer, those games are behind the B’s. Now, Boston has its focus locked in on Game 3, and DeBrusk is expecting a “crazy” atmosphere at Air Canada Centre on Monday. For more from DeBrusk, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank.