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The Celtics season is over, and another off-season of uncertainty now faces the team.

The Knicks led by as many as 26 points early in the fourth quarter, but the Celtics, led by Avery Bradley rattled off a 20-0 run and got the lead all the way down to four before the offense disappeared again and the boys in green fell, 88-80.
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1. Bruins:

* There is a direct relation between Lucic’s hits and effectiveness
* The spear on Seguin by Phaneuf demands retribution
* Boston 1-5 on power play that’s better than usual in the postseason
* Need to win two rounds for season to be success

2. Celtics:

* Why not to bet – Celtics scored 48 points combined in the TWO second halves in Game 1 and 2 / they scored 47 Wednesday
* Please cut Jordan Crawford today – punk
* Kevin Garnett’s postseason field goal attempts per playoff season with the Celtics: 16.8 / 13.1 / 14.1 / 16.0 / 10.0
* Doc pulled a KC Jones only going with seven players
* 17 for 17 from free throw line
* Could the discussion that the Celtics miss Rondo increase his trade value in offseason?
* If they win one round the season has been a success
* Is it me or did Spike Lee’s weight spike? The orange top was stolen from Big House Moore’s closet Continue reading Connelly’s Top Ten: Bruins Thrive, Celtics Alive, Red Sox in Drive »

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The Boston Bruins dominated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 in game 1 in front of a very loud TD Garden. The Bruins swarming and uptempo attack was too much to handle for the Leafs who were out shot 40-20. David Krejci led the way for the Bruins with a goal and two assists.

Toronto’s James van Riemsdyk opened the scoring early with a power-play goal 1:54 into the game. Van Riemsdyk also rang a post later on and was by far the best Leaf on the ice. Phil Kessel managed only one shot on goal in just under 14 minutes of ice time. Continue reading Bruins Crumple Leafs 4-1; Take 1-0 Lead »

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There was no funeral like the Knicks hoped.

Led by Kevin Garnett’s 16 points and 18 rebounds, five Celtics contributed double figures in a 92-86 win over the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.

Carmelo Anthony once again struggled on offense going against Jeff Green and Brandon Bass. Anthony finished with 22 points on just 8-for-24 shooting. Raymond Felton led the charge for the Knicks and finished with 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.
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Toronto has gone nearly half a century without a Stanley Cup; will they be able to get through a stacked Eastern Conference to get another? (ared Wickerham/Getty Images)

The playoffs are upon us, and there are plenty of good match-ups. Boston backed into the postseason and faces Toronto, who you don’t usually see in May. The Blackhawks and Penguins easily solidified their positions. Ottawa barely avoided Pittsburgh in the first round, while Minnesota is just happy to be in, winning a tiebreaker over Columbus.

All of that mix made for some interesting choices for our expert panel. Aside from the two #1/#8 series, only Boston and Toronto had a unanimous winner in all pick sets. And whoever got the nod in their series, St Louis and Los Angeles look to be the most fun to watch, with everyone but one choosing the series to go a full seven games.

As usual, correctly guessing the winner of a series is worth two points, while guessing how many games a series will last is worth one point.

So now that everything is underway, be sure to check below for everyone’s picks, and check back for the results after the first round is complete. Continue reading 2013 NHL Playoffs Expert Picks »

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Alfredo Aceves Struggles in Boston (AP)

As the Red Sox disastrous 2011 season came to an end, Alfredo Aceves was one of the notable successes, besides of course the MVP-caliber performance turned in by Jacoby Ellsbury. Aceves made four starts and fifty-one appearances out of the bullpen, finishing with a combined 2.61 ERA in both roles. While his starts were nothing special (14 runs in 21 innings, although 8 of those came in one start) his body of work for the season was beyond what the Red Sox could have hoped for. At the time, much was being made about the club “stealing” Aceves away from the Yankees, who had released the swingman due to injury concerns before the season started. By the end of 2012 the goodwill was gone. A 5.36 ERA, 8 blown saves and fighting with the manager – even the embattled Bobby Valentine – will do that. Aceves rushed to join a brawl in the WBC and then began 2013 with an ERA approaching 9.

Aveces was recently optioned to AAA Pawtucket, but he may not be long for the Red Sox organization. If the Red Sox finally cut ties with the troubled right-hander, through trade or release, where might he find work? Continue reading Alfredo Aceves Needs A New Home »

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David Ortiz, Tiffany Ortiz

Boston definitely has a new most eligible bachelor.

Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz revealed Sunday that despite his hot start to the season, he is going through a very personal issue. He and his wife, Tiffany, are filing for divorce after nine years of marriage.

“There are some situations in life that work out for a period of time and at some point they don’t work out anymore and you have to move on,” said Ortiz. “I’m moving on. She’s moving on. Hopefully everybody respects that.”

The couple raised three children together: daughters Jessica and Alexandra, and son D’Angelo. Continue reading David Ortiz, Wife Tiffany Filing for Divorce After 9 Years »

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