Category: Morning Links

Celtics/Lakers is an act that hasn't played in the NBA Finals since 1987. Expect plenty of nostalgia this week leading up to the series opener on Thursday. While much of the focus will be on the 1980's matchups of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, the teams were regular finals opponents in the 1960's, playing six … Continue reading Celtics/Lakers Takes Center Stage on Sports Scene

The Celtics got the job done on the road last night, closing out the Detroit Pistons 89-81 in Auburn Hills Michigan. They now are in the NBA finals, where they will play their great rivals of the 1960's and 1980's, the Los Angeles Lakers. I got chills just writing that. In the early returns, I … Continue reading Celtics Return To Finals

This week I had a chance to chat with NECN's Mike Giardi on his blog as part of his "Personality Plus" feature at the Cable News Station's website. Even though I love computers and they're how I make my living, sometimes they just don't cooperate. This is one of those days. The Celtics tonight have … Continue reading Celtics Look To Close Out Pistons

The Celtics had to hang on for dear life last night, but they did the job at the free throw line in the final minutes and closed out the Detroit Pistons 106-102 in last night's game five of the Eastern Conference Finals. Mark Murphy says it was a night of transformation at the Garden. Marc … Continue reading Celtics Hang On, Take Game 5

Daisuke Matsuzaka left the game after four innings in Seattle last night, for what is being described as "fatigue." At the time, the Red Sox were trailing 3-0, and they tied it up in the sixth inning on a three run home run from Manny Ramirez, number 499 in his career. With the score tied … Continue reading Manny Hits Number 499 in Sox Loss

Well, I had a full post almost ready to go this morning, but darn it, the save button wasn't my friend this morning. As an update, today will be the final day of the BSMW Memorial Day Mystery Sale. There's still plenty of good stuff to fill 15 or so more boxes with stuff. Most of the boxes … Continue reading Celtics Look Bad in Game Four, Series Tied 2-2

If the Celtics are going to win banner 17, they're going to have win on the road. The Detroit Pistons made that a reality last night as they won game two of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Garden, 103-97. Mark Murphy says that defensive breakdowns was what did in the Celtics last night. Marc … Continue reading Celtics Lose Game Two, Homecourt

The Celtics took it to the rested Pistons last night, scoring an 88-79 win in game one of the Eastern Conference Finals. Mark Murphy notes that the Celtics might just want to keep this play-every-other-day rhythm going. Marc J. Spears has Kevin Garnett continuing his success against the Pistons this season. Kevin McNamara has the … Continue reading Celtics Take Game One Against Pistons

Jon Lester last night became the first Red Sox lefthander since 1956 to throw a no-hitter at Fenway Park as he blanked the Kansas City Royals 7-0. Gordon Edes looks at the young Red Sox lefty coming full circle, showing he has finally recovered fully and turned the chapter on part of his life. Jeff Horrigan says that … Continue reading Lester With the No-No

The Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference finals yesterday with their 97-92 game seven victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Garden. Paul Pierce and LeBron James drew comparisons to the legendary Larry Bird/Dominique Wilkins shootout 20 years earlier as they went for 41 and 45 points respectively. Mark Murphy has Pierce and the Celtics getting … Continue reading Shades Of ’88 – LeBron, Pierce Engage in Game 7 Shootout for the Ages