Although it wasn't their best performance, the Celtics were able to get past the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-91 at the TD Garden. Despite the win, there shouldn't be much stock put into it as the Cavs came into the game with just five wins on the year. Paul Pierced led the charge with a season-high 40 … Continue reading Pierce, Celtics get past Cavs
Celtics (25-7) vs. 76ers (23-9) December 19, 1979 Boston Garden If the Celtics ever made a statement game in December, then this was the one. And really, was there any doubt the Celtics would lose game #33 of this season? “You can call it a glamour game if you like,” Celtics coach Bill Fitch told … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 33 vs. the 76ers
In what was one of the weirdest, craziest, wildest, and longest game of the year, the Patriots eventually fell to the 49ers 41-34. With the loss the Patriots will likely be the AFC's No. 3 seed, meaning they will be forced to play on Wild Card weekend and then pending a victory would likely play … Continue reading More Patriots-49ers reaction
The Patriots likely cost themselves a first-round bye last night, and appears that they set themselves a date to play in Denver for the Divisional round. In a sloppy game in which the California team was taking advantage of miscues in the wet cold weather, the Patriots found themselves trailing 31-3 midway through the third … Continue reading Early Miscues Cost Patriots Dearly
Celtics (24-7) vs. Nets (12-19) December 16, 1979 Rutgers Athletic Center A night after the Celtics stole a game in Madison Square Garden on Walt Frazier Night, the Boston Globe's Bob Ryan continued to be amazed with this Celtics team. In the Sunday edition of the Globe on December 16, 1979, courtesy of the Boston … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 32 vs. the Nets
Celtics (23-7) vs. Knicks (14-17) December 15, 1979 Madison Square Garden Though the Celtics were in a grueling stretch of basketball, timing was in their favor. After catching Milwaukee twice during their losing streak, the Celtics focused their attention on Red Holzman's Knicks. The night before, New York hit a new low point, losing their fourth … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 31 vs. the Knicks
Celtics (22-7) vs. Bucks (19-13) December 14, 1979 Boston Garden The Celtics opened their third straight weekend set of three-games-in-three-days with the Western Conference's Milwaukee Bucks. The two teams squared off just five days earlier at the MECCA and were set to conclude the season series at the friendly confines of the Boston Garden. Don Nelson's … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 30 vs. the Bucks
The Red Sox agreed to terms with free agent pitcher Ryan Dempster yesterday, reaching agreement in principle on a 2-year $26.5 million deal with the 35-year-old former Cub and Ranger. Red Sox, Dempster agree to two-year deal - Sean McAdam says that Dempster gives the Red Sox a reliable innings-eater. You know, another Wakefield. What … Continue reading Sox Go Dempster Diving, 49ers Coming To Town
One of the most accomplished members of the Boston sports media is Dale Arnold. Arnold is currently working with NESN, hosting NESN Daily and pre/post game coverage of Bruins games. Previously he co-hosted The Dale & Holley Show show middays on WEEI, although he still hosts weekend shows, including NFL Sunday on Sunday mornings. Before coming … Continue reading Q&A with NESN’s Dale Arnold
Celtics (21-7) vs. Nets (11-17) December 12, 1979 Boston Garden A fully-rested Celtics team built off the win in Milwaukee and improved to 13-1 at the Garden with a 116-102 win over the New Jersey Nets. After splitting six games, the Celtics won their second in a row and looked to poised to kick off … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 29 vs. the Nets
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