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3 prospect takeaways from the Worcester Red Sox’ game on Thursday
Red Sox Multiple highly-touted prospects played during Thursday’s game. Ceddanne Rafaela is one of the best prospects the Red Sox have. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Chris Sale can’t get through the 5th inning as Nationals top Red Sox 10-7 ‘We want the best for him’: Alex Cora expressed support for Jarren Duran The Worcester Red […]
3 takeaways from the Bruins’ hard-fought win over the Stars
Bruins The goaltending tandem remains Boston’s backbone. Hampus Lindholm #27 of the Boston Bruins clears the puck away from his net during the first period against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on November 06, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. Sam Hodde/Getty Images The Boston Bruins took home yet another tight contest against a top […]
Celtics drop first loss of the season to Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves: 9 takeaways
Celtics The Celtics reverted to some old habits against a staunch Timberwolves defense. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) goes up for a shot as Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Minneapolis. AP Photo/Abbie Parr The Celtics dropped their first […]
3 takeaways as Bruins suffer first regulation loss of the 2023-24 season
Bruins Boston’s strong start on Saturday didn’t last; the Bruins fell 5-4 to the Detroit Red Wings. The Bruins’ streak of 10 games without a regulation loss was snapped on Saturday night. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) The Boston Bruins developed a troubling habit of late. For the second time in less than 48 hours, the Bruins […]
Jayson Tatum hits career milestone as Celtics outlast Nets: 10 takeaways
Celtics Jrue Holiday was one rebound shy of a triple double and recorded his highest point total in a Celtics uniform. Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics is guarded by Dorian Finney-Smith #28 of the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter of the game at Barclays Center on November 04, 2023 in New York […]
Celtics beat Pacers by 51 points: 8 takeaways from a dominant win
Celtics The Celtics’ offense is absolutely humming. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum looks to pass while pressured by Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield. AP Photo/Charles Krupa COMMENTARY The Celtics decimated the Pacers on Wednesday, pulling away early and never giving a centimeter en route to a 155-101 victory. Here are the takeaways. 1. This was […]
Jaylen Brown, Celtics demolish Wizards to remain undefeated: 9 takeaways
Celtics The Wizards are not going to have a fun season. Jaylen Brown and the Celtics demolished the Wizards on Monday and improved to 3-0. Greg Fiume/Getty Images COMMENTARY The Celtics blew out the Wizards 126-107 on Monday, resting their starters for the entire fourth quarter as they improved to 3-0. Here are the takeaways. […]
Takeaways: Bruins bounce back to clip Red Wings
Bruins Here’s what we learned from Boston’s first Atlantic Division matchup of the 2023-24 campaign. Boston Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy (73) celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings with James van Riemsdyk (21), Matt Grzelcyk (48), Patrick Brown (38) and Oskar Steen (62) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 28, […]
Derrick White, Celtics beat Heat for second straight win: 9 takeaways
Celtics The Celtics weren’t perfect, but playing the Heat makes that difficult anyway. Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum looks to move against Miami Heat’s Dru Smith. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer ESPN uses broadcast team made up entirely of women for Celtics-Heat matchup Celtics pay tribute to Lewiston, Maine during home opener The Celtics won their second-straight game […]
2 takeaways as Bruins blow a 3-1 lead and lose to Ducks in overtime
Bruins The Bruins’ first loss of the season came in a game they should’ve won. Linus Ullmark gave up four goals in the Bruins’ loss to the Ducks on Thursday. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff When the Boston Bruins needed a timely clear, they couldn’t get it. Even with Patrick Brown’s penalty late in the third […]