Biggest Offseason Priorities and Targets for Boston Celtics
Biggest Offseason Priorities and Targets for Boston Celtics0 of 5Elise Amendola/Associated PressContrary to what you may have learned in school, there's nothing wrong with being an overachiever. Just ask the Boston Celtics.It took them just four years to rise from the ashes of the Paul Pierce-Kevin Garnett era to the top of the East, with 53 wins and a spot in the conference finals to show for their efforts. The way things ended—in five games against the Cleveland Cavaliers—was anything but pret..>> view originalNova, Frazier lead Pirates to 9-4 win over Braves (May 25, 2017)
ATLANTA (AP) Ivan Nova was ticked off. He really wanted another complete game. Nova pitched into the ninth inning before tiring, local favorite Adam Frazier hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates pounded Bartolo Colon for a 9-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. After breezing through the first six innings, facing only three over the minimum, Nova (5-3) came up short in his bid to become the first pitcher in the big leagues this season with three complete games. He wen..>> view originalLeBron James tops Michael Jordan as all-time playoffs scoring leader
Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James passed Michael Jordan for first place on the all-time playoffs scoring list with a 3-pointer from the left wing with 2:40 left in the third quarter of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals Thursday. The shot gave ...>> view originalLeBron James Has Become 1 of the NBA's All-Time Greatest Dynasties
If LeBron James leads his Cleveland Cavaliers past the Golden State Warriors and earns the fourth ring of his Hall of Fame career, he may finally be finished chasing ghosts. But even if he falls on the NBA's biggest stage, he'll have accomplished something few individuals in any team sport have ever been able to claim. After the series-clinching 135-102 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday, one in which he passed Michael Jordan to become the all-time leading scorer in playoff history, he'..>> view originalBall workout for 76ers possible, sources say
Former UCLA Bruins point guard Lonzo Ball is considering working out for the Philadelphia 76ers in advance of the 2017 NBA draft on June 22, league sources told ESPN.Philadelphia owns the third overall pick in the draft.A final decision will be made once Ball's agent, Harrison Gaines, and Sixers general manager Bryan Colangelo have had an extensive conversation centered on the identity of the team, sources told ESPN.That dialogue is expected within the coming weeks. Most expect Ball to be off th..>> view originalKunitz the Game 7 hero
Recently, Mike Sullivan praised Chris Kunitz for being such a terrific teammate and leader who will do whatever they ask and play any role they need him to.On Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena, that role was Game 7 hero.Kunitz factored in on all three goals in Pittsburgh's 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators, scoring twice - including the double-overtime winner - and adding an assist to send the Pens to their second straight Stanley Cup Final, where they will face the Nashville Predators. Kunitz ..>> view originalWarriors coach Steve Kerr not yet ready to return to bench
Steve Kerr is still recovering from an ailing back and my not be on the bench for the start of the NBA Finals. The Associated Press. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. Updated: Thursday, May 25, 2017, 9:23 PM. OAKLAND, Calif. — Steve Kerr is involved in just about ...>> view originalCavs postpone thought of Warriors, 'stress'
BOSTON -- As they celebrated defending their Eastern Conference title Thursday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers weren't ready to focus on defending their NBA championship.Despite going through the East playoffs at 12-1 and appearing destined for a rematch against the Golden State Warriors for months, the Cavs pushed off thoughts of what awaits them in Oakland next week."I'm going to be honest, I'm not in the right mind to even talk about Golden State," LeBron James said after scoring 35 points in ..>> view originalXander Bogaerts belts first home run of season in Red Sox win
Xander Bogaerts slapped Brian Butterfield’s hand a little harder than usual. He clapped his own hands together with extra gusto. When he stepped on home plate, it was most definitely a stomp.Bogaerts had been the Red Sox’ best everyday player not named Mookie Betts — and he wasn’t in second place by much — but until last night’s third inning, he had not hit a home run. When he finally hit one over the Green Monster in a 6-2 win against the Rangers, Bogaerts relished the moment.“It’s been a ..>> view originalCan Cavaliers-Warriors trilogy save boring NBA playoffs?
One series — one game even — can change a lot of memories. The 2016 playoffs were as ho-hum as it gets — it even had more 20-point blowouts (24 to 18) than this year’s tepid postseason. But you don’t remember Miami 106, Charlotte 73 in Game 7 of their first-round series. No, you remember LeBron James’ chase-down block and an epic Game 7 of the NBA Finals that made way for the perfect summer of Warriors blowing 3-1 lead jokes. “You forget all the blowouts that happened prior to that,” ESPN/ABC p..>> view original
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