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Celtics Win Ugly Defensive Battle Against 76ers to Advance to Miami

By on May 26, 2012 at 11:37pm
Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics goes to the basket during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics during the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 26, 2012 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics goes to the basket during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics during the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 26, 2012 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Tough defense and poor shooting on both sides kept the scoring low, but in the end, Boston turned things on to crush Philly’s hope late. As a result of an 85-75 victory, Boston moves on to face the Miami Heat in the Conference Finals, a series that will begin Monday at 8:30pm EST.

Boston started Game 7 against the 76ers strong, scoring the first six points. Philadelphia was forced to use a timeout as well after going down 10-2. However, they just couldn’t keep up the pace, with Philadelphia clawing their way back into the game, tying the game at 17 and then taking their first lead, 20-19, with 41.5 seconds remaining in the opening quarter.
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New Jersey knocked off the East's top seed, but to win the cup, they'll have to deal with a well-rested Kings team. (atic.tumblr.com)

The Stanley Cup Finals are now set. It’s an unlikely match-up between a #6 and a #8 team. And to get there, they had to beat a #1 and #3 team. At that point, the Kings were expected to make it through to the Finals, while the Devils pulled off a bit of an upset over the Rangers.

It was also somewhat difficult to guess the length of the series. The Devils’ medium length series threw everyone off, while not many thought the Kings would dispatch the Coyotes in such quick fashion.

The standings are still pretty close, and it’s still anyone’s Pick ‘Em. So to that end, check below for the complete results of Round Three, and check back Wednesday for the Stanley Cup Final picks. Continue reading 2012 NHL Playoffs Expert Picks: Third Round Results »

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After countless painful shoulder separations, Avery Bradley will undergo surgery and miss the rest of the postseason. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

When the Boston Celtics embarked on the 2011-2012 season — heck, two months ago — would anyone have imagined that Avery Bradley missing the rest of the postseason would be devastating news?

After suffering innumerable shoulder separations all season, including three during the playoffs, Bradley underwent season-ending surgery on his left shoulder on Friday. According to this article by Greg Payne on ESPN Boston, sources say Bradley will have four months of rehab ahead of him.

Having missed the Celtics’ last two playoff games, Bradley was unlikely to return to play in Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers at the TD Banknorth Garden on Saturday night. But Bradley’s presence has been sorely missed, especially when the Celtics were in desperate need of a stop down the stretch in Game 6 but couldn’t keep the Sixers’ guards out of the lane. If (I repeat, if) the Celtics can manage to win Game 7 and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, his absence will be even more notable against Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat. Continue reading Avery Bradley Injury Status: Out for Rest of Postseason »

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The Red Sox series against the Philadelphia Phillies this past weekend marked more than the first inter-league games of the season. Jonathan Papelbon, formerly Boston’s closer for six years, faced his old team for the first time. While the standard reunion between player and former team typically involves over exaggerated reminiscing over this past relationship (unless you’re Josh Reddick), this meet-up was surprisingly not more of the same.

Rather, the outspoken Papelbon received considerable criticism from Boston fans and media alike. It is no question that Papelbon does not shy away from the mic, but is the reaction from the Boston-end justified? No way. Continue reading Was the Hate Towards Jonathan Papelbon Really that Necessary? »

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Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

1. Celtics:

* Hate to say it but Doug Collins is out-coaching Doc Rivers
* Would you trade Rajon Rondo and Michael Pietrus for Steve Nash, Marcin Gortat and Jared Dudley?
* You need Moore or Dooling to get knocked out and tell them they are Gary Payton when they wake up
* Take away Garnett and the game is over
* I agree with sentiment I heard on the radio – I’d rather the Celtics lose Game 7 if they can’t beat Miami (which they can’t) Continue reading Connelly’s Top Ten: Red Sox Crowned Championship Contenders »

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Can what Garnett and Pierce talked about during during Game 5 carry them to a series victory Saturday? (Elsa/Getty)

The Philadelphia 76ers didn’t show us how tough they are last night, nor how strong their will is, nor how much fortitude they have. Instead, last night, the Boston Celtics showed us how complacent they are, how uninterested they can be, and how little they want to fight.

After scoring 36 points in the first half and finding themselves ahead by three, conventional wisdom would tell us that the older, more seasoned Celtics would finish off the 76ers in the second half. But the 76ers, led by Jrue Holiday’s 20 points, proved that the Celtics weren’t ready to take advantage of a team that could barely get out of its own way. Instead, when it mattered most, the “indestructible” Celtics defense watched Holiday slice his way to the rim without breaking a sweat.

But don’t credit Holiday.  It’s fairly easy to get to the basket when there’s no one trying to stop you.

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Curt Schilling (Photo from Deadspin)

Forgive the cliche, but it’s nearly game over for Curt Schilling’s video game company, 38 Studios.

The company laid off all of the employees on Thursday, one week after it was unable to make payroll. The company had nearly 400 workers.

38 Studios was founded six years ago in Maynard, Massachusetts, but later moved its headquarters to Rhode Island, where officials issued the company a $75 million loan guarantee in 2010. Continue reading Curt Schilling’s Video Game Company 38 Studios Lays Off All Employees »

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