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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Bruins Players Preparing Themselves For Upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs
With all 82 regular-season video games beneath their belt, the Boston Bruins are waiting for the upcoming Stanely Cup Playoffs, the place they'll face off in opposition to the Toronto Maple Leafs within the first spherical. The Bruins must be on their A-game in opposition to the Leafs, who ahead Danton Heinen mentioned deliver loads of velocity and ability to the ice after they play. Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk mentioned Boston performed properly within the second half of the common season, and thinks workforce chemistry will deliver the membership a good distance. To hear extra from the Bruins on their upcoming journey to the postseason, take a look at the “NESN Sports Today” video
Netherlands win World Cup play-offs
The Netherlands took Europe's last berth in the FIFA Women's World Cup after beating Switzerland 4-1 on aggregate in the play-off finals.The play-offs, involving the four qualifying group runners-up with the best record against the sides first, third and fourth in their sections, started in October with the Netherlands beating Denmark and Switzerland seeing off Belgium. After then defeating Switzerland, the European champions will join hosts France, England, Germany, Norway, Italy, Scotland, Spain and Sweden plus 15 other qualifiers in the 8 December draw.FinalFirst leg: Netherlands 3-0 Switzerland (Utrecht)Second leg: Switzerland 1-1 Netherlands... UEFA.com - News
Pedro Martinez Calls Out Yankees On Twitter As MLB Playoffs Near
Pedro Martinez is going to call it like he sees it. The legendary pitcher was unapologetically candid throughout Hall of Fame career, and not much has changed in the years since he hung up his cleats. Martinez lived up to this billing Tuesday night when he took to Twitter to point out where he believes the New York Yankees are lacking. It hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing for the Yankees in the second half thus far, which recently allowed the Boston Red Sox to extend their American League East division lead to double-digits. But there’s still over a month of the regular season remaining, and the eventual return of Aaron Judge undoubtedly
Al Horford Gives Perfect Explanation For Celtics’ Home Dominance In Playoffs
BOSTON — Ten and zero. That’s all you need to say about the Boston Celtics’ dominance on the parquet floor during their electrifying postseason run. Boston has been unstoppable and unflappable at TD Garden, and they stretched their record to 10-0 with a 96-83 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday night. The Celtics have looked mortal and disjointed whenever they are away from the viridescent clad echo chamber on Causeway Street. But with a sea of green exploding with every Jayson Tatum 3-pointer or LeBron James turnover, the Celtics pulled away from the Cavs and held off a late rally ... NESN.com
Here’s Nightmare Scenario That Causes Patriots To Miss NFL Playoffs
Tom Brady and Bill Belichick have become one of the few constants in the NFL playoffs. No matter how the power shifts among the other teams in the AFC, the New England Patriots always are there, ready to mount yet another charge for the Lombardi Trophy. But while New England almost is a lock to make the AFC playoffs this season, the 10-3 Patriots haven’t locked up a spot just yet. With three games remaining in the 2017 season, the Patriots still can be knocked out of the playoffs entirely if things get really insane. In order for the Patriots to miss the playoffs, they first would need to lose their remaining three games against
NBA Playoffs 2017: Celtics Vs. Wizards Second-Round Prediction; Keys To Victory
The Eastern Conference semifinals are set, and the Boston Celtics will take on the Washington Wizards in their second-round NBA playoff matchup. The Celtics and Wizards are evenly matched, as each team implements a strong backcourt with complementary wing players. The two teams’ area of struggle also is similar, as neither squad has the personnel to dominate on the glass. Considering all of the similarities, it comes as no surprise the Celtics and Wizards split their regular-season series, with the home team winning each contest. Luckily for the top-seeded Celtics, they will have home-court advantage in the series, which kicks off Sunday at TD Garden.... NESN.com