2024 NBA playoffs roundtable: What to watch heading into massive Game 6 matchups
There are still two first-round series up for grabs. Our NBA insiders break down what to watch heading into these massive Game 6 matchups.
BOSTON teams
Bruins pushed to G7, want more from Pastrnak
Jim Montgomery was asked if the Bruins needed more from their top skaters to avoid elimination come Saturday in Boston, and he identified David Pastrnak in particular as needing to provide more to the group.
NBA playoffs 2024: First-round news, schedule, scores and highlights
The Celtics close out the Heat while the Mavericks take a series lead. Here's what you need to know about the first round, including the latest scores, news and schedules.
Jim Montgomery on Bruins 1st-period struggles: 'It's unacceptable' (1:29)
Nylander and Woll help Maple Leafs beat Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7
— William Nylander scored twice, Joseph Woll made 22 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Thursday night to force a seventh game in the first-round Eastern Conference series.
William Nylander's 2nd goal secures Game 7 for Maple Leafs (0:51)
Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, game previews for the NHL's postseason
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Tracking fifth-year options for 2021 first-rounders: Which have been picked up or declined?
The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts has passed. Which players had their options picked up?
Hour 3: Close Out Games
The guys continue to break down the Celtics closing out the Heat last before being joined by ESPN NBA reporter Jamal Collier. They also break down the biggest questions for teams in the AFC East post NFL Draft and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Yaz homers at Fenway after visit from Hall of Fame grandfather; Giants beat Red Sox 3-1
— Mike Yastrzemski had a visit from his grandfather Carl and then homered into the Red Sox bullpen like the Hall of Fame outfielder so often did in his heyday, and the San...
Hour 1 - Maxey Time
Carlin and Joe debate if Tyrese Maxey or Joel Embiid needs to be the star for the Sixers tonight in Game 6. Plus, do the Celtics need to face some adversity and are we sleeping on Luke, Kyrie and the Mavericks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Purdum ESPN Staff Writer
A bettor in Delaware placed a $100,000 over/under prop bet on the Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum to make fewer than 2.5 3-pointers in Wednesday's playoff game against the Miami Heat, according to sportsbook BetRivers. Tatum finished the game with two 3-pointers in the Celtics' series-clinching win.
Facing elimination, Leafs rule out Matthews for G6
Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews has been ruled out for Game 6 of the first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Bruins on Thursday.
The postseason challenges Stephen A. sees for the Celtics (1:09)
Men's college basketball comings and goings for 2024-25
Your guide to all the personnel changes for the top conferences and programs, including transfers, recruits and NBA draft decisions.
Debuting our first 2025 NFL mock draft: Two trades -- for star QBs -- in the top five picks
Jordan Reid makes way-too-early predictions for every pick of next year's first round, including a landing spot for Shedeur Sanders.
MLB Power Rankings: Is your team soaring -- or falling -- in our first May edition?
The Orioles are dominating and the Twins are riding a 10-game winning streak, while an AL East team continues to tumble down the Week 5 list.
2024 NBA draft: Where does the board stand ahead of the pre-draft process?
With nearly every draft prospect's season complete, who are the top 25 players heading into the pre-draft window?
Passan's early MLB takeaways: Offense on the decline? Which teams are for real -- and which are in trouble?
What stands out a month into the season? Let's break down the biggest early trends -- and what they mean for the rest of 2024.
Celtics take off from the start, blow out Heat to end series (2:04)
Celtics 'learning from our mistakes,' close out Heat
Jaylen Brown and Derrick White each scored 25 points and the Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5 on Wednesday night.
Valdez narrowly avoids tag as Sox score two in the 4th (1:04)
Celtics advance to East semifinals, beating short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5
— If this playoff run is about redemption for the Boston Celtics, it had to start with exacting some revenge against the Miami Heat.
Crawford goes 7 innings, Wong has 3 hits and Red Sox beat Giants 6-2
— Kutter Crawford pitched a career-high seven innings, Connor Wong had three hits and the Boston Red Sox beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Wednesday night.
Hour 2: Ant is a Problem
How much longer will LeBron be in LA? It feels like the Angels have wasted all of Mike Trout's career. Raja Bell joins the show. Plus, will Porzingis' injury change the trajectory of the Eastern Conference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA: 2023-24 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | W2 |
| New York | 50 | 32 | .610 | 14 | W5 |
| Philadelphia | 47 | 35 | .573 | 17 | W8 |
| Brooklyn | 32 | 50 | .390 | 32 | L2 |
| Toronto | 25 | 57 | .305 | 39 | L4 |