NBA playoffs 2024: Conference finals news, schedule, scores and highlights
The NBA postseason has found its final four. Here's what you need to know about Wolves-Mavs and Celtics-Pacers, including series schedules, news and highlights.
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'So special': Pastrnak, Czechia win gold at worlds
Just more than a week after the Bruins' season ended, Boston forward David Pastrnak scored as Czechia shut out Switzerland 2-0 to win the world championship Sunday, saying after that "we've been waiting for gold for a very long time."
With script flipped, Celts hope to close out Pacers
The Celtics are aware that their work is far from over with a 3-0 series lead heading into Game 4 against the Pacers on Monday night.
Jarren Duran puts Red Sox ahead in 8th (0:33)
Martin goes after Brewers coach, benches empty
The Fenway Park benches emptied on Sunday after an apparent dispute between Red Sox reliever Chris Martin and Brewers first-base coach Quintin Berry.
Duran's RBI single lifts Red Sox past Brewers 2-1 in game that sees benches empty
— Jarren Duran had a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Sunday to salvage a series finale.
White Sox castoff Keller reaches deal with Boston
Brad Keller, who was released by the White Sox last week, has agreed to to a one-year deal with Boston. "He's interesting," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said.
Perk on Jrue Holiday: 'When you need him the most, he'll step up to the plate' (0:41)
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Start of something new? Patriots' Drake Maye bonding with his two rookie receivers
The Patriots began organized team activities last week, and Maye's blooming relationship with Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker was one key takeaway.
Holiday weekend: Jrue steals show, C's go up 3-0
Jrue Holiday gave the Celtics the lead over Indiana with 38 seconds left before putting the finishing touches on the 18-point comeback win with a steal.
Celtics fight back to take commanding 3-0 series lead over Pacers (3:30)
Holiday picks Nembhard's pocket to secure game 3 win (0:44)
Horford's 3, Holiday's and-1 give Celtics lead late in the 4th (0:27)
Jayson Tatum on Jrue Holiday's steal: 'I'm glad we have him' (1:18)
NYCFC stay hot with a 1-0 win over Revolution
Keaton Parks scored on a header in the 81st minute and surging New York City FC extended their winning streak to four matches with a 1-0 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday night in Foxborough, Mass.
Joey Ortiz's 2-run double caps big 3rd, Brewers beat Boston 6-3 after holding Sox hitless through 6
— Joey Ortiz hit a two-run double to cap a five-run third inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Boston Red Sox 6-3 on Saturday.
Joey Ortiz knocks in an RBI for the Brewers (0:35)
Haliburton status in limbo with season on brink
Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is out for Game 3 against the Celtics due to a left hamstring injury. His availability for Game 4 is in question.
Red Sox P Whitlock (elbow) out rest of season
Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock says he'll miss the remainder of the season and undergo an elbow procedure.
Perk: Jaylen Brown is the best player on the Celtics (1:42)
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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 |