The Boston Celtics dug themselves too deep of a hole Wednesday night in Miami, and despite a valiant effort late in the fourth quarter, they couldn’t extend their win streak to 17 games after a 104-98 loss to the Heat. Boston had overcome deficits of 10 or more in three straight games entering Wednesday. The C’s clawed back from deficits of 18 (twice), 17, 16 and 13 during the win streak, but Heat guards Goran Dragic and Dion Waiters, who combined for 53 points, were too much to handle late in the game. The 16-game win streak is tied for the fourth-longest in team history. It included a nine-game road win streak (fifth-longest in franchise
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Anton Khudobin Stonewalls Tomas Hertl In Bruins’ Win Over Sharks
Anton Khudobin was on fire Saturday night. The Boston Bruins netminder made countless saves during the B’s 3-1 win over the San Jose Sharks. Khudobin’s most impressive save might have come during the second period when Sharks center Tomas Hertl had a great opportunity to tie the game on a rush to the net, but the 31-year-old goaltender was able to send his shot away to preserve the B’s lead. Boston has now won two straight games with Khudobin in net. He saved 36 of 37 shots that were sent his way Saturday. You can check out Khudobin’s save on Hertl in the “DCU Save of the Day” video above. Thumbnail photo via
Bruins Prepare For Crucial Back-To-Back Games Vs. Rival Maple Leafs
The Boston Bruins’ roster has been ravaged by injuries this season, and their November schedule isn’t doing the team any favors. The B’s have a tough stretch the rest of the month with games against many playoff-caliber opponents. It begins Friday and Saturday with a back-to-back set versus the rival Toronto Maple Leafs, who occupy second place in the Atlantic Division. For more on this matchup, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Madrid bounce back, Chelsea sink United
Real Madrid end run of two straight defeats by overcoming Las Palmas 3-0 Álvaro Morata scores first goal in seven games as Chelsea defeat Manchester United 1-0 Sergio Agüero slots penalty past Arsenal after receiving trophy as Man. City's record scorer Arjen Robben now Bayern's all-time overseas top scorer in Bundesliga with 93 goals Paco Alcácer scores both goals on night Lionel Messi makes 600th Barcelona appearance MAKE YOUR FANTASY CHANGES
Cavani and Jonas make hay again
Edinson Cavani scores Paris's 2500th Ligue 1 goal Cavani's double makes it 15 goals in 14 club outings this term Jonas scores in eighth consecutive Liga game for Benfica CSKA Moskva fail to score for sixth time in eight games in all competitions Bas Dost hits fourth goal in two games in Sporting CP victory MAKE YOUR FANTASY CHANGES BY 20:45CET ON TUESDAY Group AArsenal Tula 1-0 CSKA MoskvaBenficaUEFA.com - News
Napoli in need of home help for Manchester City visit
Having lost both away games, SSC Napoli will be banking on their impressive UEFA Champions League home form to get them back into contention in Group F – easier said than done against leaders Manchester City FC.• The 2-1 success in Manchester on matchday three means City have won all three games so far, and hold a three-point lead over FC Shakhtar Donetsk in the standings. Napoli are three points further back in third place. • City will qualify for the round of 16 for the fifth season in succession if they avoid defeat in Naples.Previous meetings• The teams' only past fixtures
Manchester City score seven, Juventus lose at home
Premier League leaders Manchester City score seven; champions Chelsea beaten Juventus suffer first home defeat in Serie A in 42 games; Napoli win to pull clear at summit Bayern defeat Freiburg 5-0 in Heynckes' first game back at the helm Luis Suárez salvages a point for Liga leaders Barcelona with late goal at Atlético Ronaldo opens Liga account to give Real Madrid victory in Zidane's 100th game in charge MAKE YOUR FANTASY CHANGES Group ALiverpool 0-0 Manchester U... UEFA.com - News