The Boston Celtics bench mob was outmaneuvered by the Washington Wizards ‘bubble’ bunch 96 – 90 Thursday afternoon with six of the Celtics best players resting up for the postseason. Boston was competitive, even leading for large chunks of the game despite the absence of Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart, Gordon Hayward, Daniel Theis and Jayen Brown. With solid outings from shooting … [Read more...] about WATCH: Washington Wizards 96 – Boston Celtics 90 full game highlights
Stevens calls 76ers 'heck of a team,' No. 1 offense sans Simmons
According to head coach Brad Stevens, the Boston Celtics have been planning for the Philadelphia 76ers as a first round playoff opponent for some time, which probably shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hiatus was over, the Sixers were looking like a likely opponent, and the team’s hard work and meticulous research in the film room has … [Read more...] about Stevens calls 76ers 'heck of a team,' No. 1 offense sans Simmons
Celtics' Tacko Fall saw his first bubble action in loss to Wizards
Email Sign up Like this article? Sign up for the Celtics Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning An error has occured Please re-enter your email address. Thanks for signing up! You'll now receive the top Celtics Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. … [Read more...] about Celtics' Tacko Fall saw his first bubble action in loss to Wizards
Check out this highlight reel from the Patriots' first training camp practice
The New England Patriots have been back at work for quite some time, but they’re finally back to playing football. Training camp got a delayed start amid the coronavirus pandemic, but the Patriots — with their new-look quarterback group comprised of Cam Newton, Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer — took the field on Wednesday. The Patriots released a highlight reel of the day’s … [Read more...] about Check out this highlight reel from the Patriots' first training camp practice
Red Sox LF Andrew Benintendi ‘just frustrated’ after being placed on injured list
Andrew Benintendi couldn’t hide it. As bad as he may be feeling from the strained right rib cage that’s put him on the injured list, it seemed to pale in comparison to the feeling of how it’s just added on to what’s already been a nightmare 2020 season for the Red Sox left fielder. “I feel fine,” Benintendi said. “Just frustrated overall that this happened. I think frustrated … [Read more...] about Red Sox LF Andrew Benintendi ‘just frustrated’ after being placed on injured list
Robert Stock optioned to make room for Kyle Hart
Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports The lefty makes his major-league debut. As the Red Sox hope to avoid a sweep to the Rays on Thursday, they will have a lefty making his major-league debut in Kyle Hart. That he was getting this start has been a not-so-well-kept secret for pretty much the entire week, and Ron Roenicke formally announced that it was going to happen following … [Read more...] about Robert Stock optioned to make room for Kyle Hart
Game 19 Gamethread: Red Sox vs. Rays
Had a busier afternoon than I thought so just throwing this together really quickly, but I just have one thought: Please don’t get swept. That is my opinion. Controversial, I know. Go Sox! … [Read more...] about Game 19 Gamethread: Red Sox vs. Rays
Chase Hughes: The Wizards did not go winless in the bubble! They win their season finale over the Celtics, 96-90. First win for the Wiz in over five months. … [Read more...] about
Jay King: Brad Stevens just said he would like to know when the Celtics are scheduled to open the playoffs. They don’t know yet, and their practice schedule depends on it. If Stevens even mentioned it, I suspect that means he’s probably ticked off. … [Read more...] about