NBA playoffs 2024: Conference semifinals news, schedule, scores and highlights
Here's what you need to know about the conference semifinals, including the latest scores, news and schedules.
Here's what you need to know about the conference semifinals, including the latest scores, news and schedules.
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Brandon Carlo wasn't with his Boston teammates Monday morning as they prepared for Game 1 in Florida, but the Bruins defenseman later rejoined his club after his wife, Mayson, gave birth to their son, Crew, and he proceeded to score a goal in a 5-1 win.
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 |