The Celtics came stumbling out of the gate following the All-Star break, but so too did the Bucks. But when all was said in done at Fiserv Arena, it was Milwaukee claiming a thrilling 98-97 win over Boston in the first game after the All-Star break. The Celtics trailed by as many as nine in the fourth quarter, but made it a battle down the stretch. With time expiring though, Kyrie Irving was unable to sink a floater. Al Horford posted 21 points with a season-high 16 rebounds, while Jayson Tatum also had a double-double with 17 points and 10 boards. Irving (22 points), Jayson Tatum (17), Jaylen Brown (15) and Marcus Morris
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Celtics Wrap: Boston Edges 76ers In Thriller As Gordon Hayward Scores 26
In the absence of Kyrie Irving, it was the Celtics’ veterans that led Boston to a thrilling 112-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night in Philadelphia. Gordon Hayward was monumental off the bench, hitting 8-of-11 shots and finishing with 26 points. Al Horford was key in matching up Philadelphia powerhouse Joel Embiid. Horford went for 23 points while provided strong defense on the Sixers center in a physical game between two Eastern Conference powers. Jayson Tatum (20) and Marcus Morris (17) also scored in double digits for the Celtics. Embiid finished with 23 for the 76ers, while Jimmy Butler had 22. The Celtics move to 36... NESN.com
Celtics Wrap: Boston Blows 28-Point Lead In Brutal Loss To Clippers
BOSTON — After blowing a colossal lead in a gut-busting loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, the Celtics continued to give fans heart palpitations Saturday night against LA’s other team — the Clippers. The C’s saw a 28-point first-half lead disappear, and ultimately fell 123-112 at TD Garden. To add on, the Celtics lost Kyrie Irving for the second half because of a right knee strain. He finished with 14 points. Gordon Hayward led the Celtics with 19 points. Montrezl Harrell had 21 while Danilo Galinari had 19 for the Clippers. The Celtics move to 35-21 with the loss, while the Clippers climb to 31-26 with the with.
Bruins Wrap: Joakim Nordstrom’s OT Goal Lifts Boston Past Penguins 2-1
The Boston Bruins hadn’t had a lot of luck in overtime this season, but it was a different story Friday night. Boston and the Pittsburgh Penguins battled to a 1-1 tie through three periods at TD Garden before Joakim Nordstrom put one past Penguins netminder Tristan Jarry with 1:57 remaining in overtime to give the B’s a 2-1 win. Bruins goalie Jaroslav Halak was tremendous in net, stopping 36 of the 37 shots sent his way. With the win, the Bruins improve to 12-6-4, while the Penguins fall to 8-8-5. Here’s how it all went down: NOTHING DOINGThe Bruins and Penguins played a fast-paced first period, with the... NESN.com
Red Sox Wrap: Three-Run Fifth Paves Way To 4-2 Game 2 Win Vs. Dodgers
The Red Sox made good use of their time at Fenway Park this week. Boston claimed Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 in the final home game before a potential Game 6. David Price delivered a quality outing, looking strong over six innings. The offense again came through when it mattered most, with J.D. Martinez’s two-RBI single in the fifth inning that broke a 2-2 deadlock proving to be the ultimate difference. The Red Sox now lead the series 2-0. Here’s how it went down: GAME IN A WORDClutch. The pitching was good and the hits were timely as the Red Sox kept ... NESN.com
Bruins Wrap: Leon Draisaitl Scores Winner In OT As Boston Falls To Oilers 3-2
The start of the Canadian road trip has not been friendly to the Boston Bruins. After falling Wednesday to the Calgary Flames, the B’s dropped a 3-2 overtime decision to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday at Rogers Place. Edmonton needed just 37 seconds to the score the winner, with Leon Draisaitl potting the goal. Jaroslav Halak made 19 saves for the Bruins, while Oilers netminder Cam Talbot turned away 27 shots. The Bruins fall to 4-2-1 with the loss, while the Oilers climb to 3-2-0. Here’s how it all went down. SCORELESS FIRSTNeither side could find the back of the net in the first, but the Bruins ca... NESN.com
Red Sox Wrap: Boston Clinches ALDS With 4-3 Win Over Yankees In Game 4
The Red Sox will be playing past the American League Division Series for the first time since 2013. Boston put away the New York Yankees 4-3 in Game 4 on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium, clinching the ALDS 3-1 and securing a date with the Houston Astros in the American League Championship Series. Three of Boston’s runs came in the third inning, with one other coming in the fourth. After that, the Sox relied on the pitching to carry them to victory. Here’s how it went down: GAME IN A WORDClutch. The game hung in the balance the entire time, but clutch showings at different points in the game guided the Red Sox to