April 2009
16 posts
Celtics vs. Bulls: Game 5 Recap
Another overtime, another classic, and this time it was the Boston Celtics edging the Chicago Bulls, 106-104. History was made last night, as an extra session was required for the third time in this series…with one, or possibly two more games remaining, it’s likely that 48 minutes won’t be enough.
The Bulls showed once again that they have no problem playing on the parquet....
Celtics vs. Bulls: Game 4 Recap
It took two overtimes to decide yesterday’s epic thriller, and it was the Chicago Bulls who landed the final punch, beating the Celtics 121-118. The Bulls victory evens the series at 2, and most people would agree that this has been the most exciting series thus far in the playoffs.
Once again, the point-guard matchup drew many of the oohhs and ahhs from the crowd. Rajon Rondo had...
Celtics vs. Bulls: Game 3 Recap
The Boston Celtics took home court back in dominating fashion as they pounded the Chicago Bulls, 107-86. The win gives the Celts a 2-1 advantage in the series heading into Sunday’s game 4 showdown.
Defense was the key to this game as the Bulls committed 22 turnovers; thanks in large part to the suffocating defense applied by the C’s. Glen “Big Baby” Davis led the...
Bruins vs. Canadiens: Game 4 Recap
The brooms were out last night as the Boston Bruins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1, sweeping the playoff series. The win advances Boston into the 2nd round for the first time since 1999.
It took only 39 seconds for Montreal to strike first as Andrei Kostitsyn fired the rubber biscuit past Tim Thomas (26 saves). It appeared that this would be Montreal’s night as they outshot the...
Celtics vs. Bulls: Game 2 Recap
Ray Allen’s three-pointer with 2 seconds left was the difference in Boston’s 118-115 thrilling victory over the Bulls. The game proved to be an instant classic with a couple of UConn guys headlining the show.
Chicago’s Ben Gordon led all scorers with 42 points, while fellow UConn alum Ray Allen dropped 30 points (28 in 2nd half). Gordon did his best Michael Jordan...
Bruins vs. Canadiens: Game 3 Recap
No Lucic, no problem… The Boston Bruins silenced the Bell Centre crowd last night with a 4-2 victory. The win gives Boston a commanding 3-0 lead in the series, and moves them one-step closer to eliminating their arch rival and advancing past round 1 for the first time in a decade.
The Canadiens played with a heightened sense of urgency. They came out strong in the first, and got the scoring...
Celtics vs. Bulls: Game 1 Recap
Derrick Rose led the way with 36 pts, 11 assists, and 12-12 ft, as the Chicago Bulls outlasted the defending champion Boston Celtics 105-103 in overtime. Rose’s 36 points tied the record for scoring set by a rookie making his playoff debut. Rose wasn’t the only thorn in the Celtics side. Ben Gordon (20 pts, 7-8 ft), and Tyrus Thomas (16 pts) continued to keep the pressure on the Celtics by making...
Bruins vs. Canadiens: Game 2 Recap
Game 2 is in the books, and the Boston Bruins crushed the Montreal Canadiens 5-1. The win gives the B’s a commanding 2-0 lead as they head to the Bell Centre for game 3. The scoring came in the same form as it did in game 1, the Bruins jumped out to a 2-0 lead on goals by Marc Savard (power play), and Chuck Kobasew…but it took only 46 seconds into the second period for Alex Kovalev to cut the...
NBA Playoff Preview 2009
Eastern Conference
(1) Cleveland vs. (8) Detroit
66-16 39-43
Season Series: Cavaliers, 3-1
Cavaliers Key Players:
Lebron James (28.4 ppg, 7.2 apg, 7.6 rpg)
Moe Williams (17.8 ppg, 4.1 apg)
Zydrunas Ilgauskas (12.9 ppg, 7.5 rpg)
Delonte West (11.7 ppg, 3.5 apg)
Pistons Key Players:
Richard Hamilton (18.3 ppg, 4.4 apg)
Tayshaun Prince (14.2 ppg)
Rodney Stuckey (13.4 ppg, 4.9...
Bruins vs. Canadiens: Game 1 Recap
The Boston Bruins took care of business last night as they skated to a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens. The B’s are now up 1-0 in this best of 7 series, and if last night is a preview of things to come, we may have a Royal Rumble on our hands.
Boston came out of the gates flying. A couple of thunderous hits by Milan “the Madman” Lucic brought the Garden Crowd to its feet. Phil Kessel got...
Bruins vs. Canadiens: The Next Chapter
Tonight, the forces of good and evil will reunite on a familiar stage; as the Boston Bruins look to exorcise their demons against the Montreal Canadiens. Tonight’s series opener will mark the 32nd time that these hated-rivals have met in a playoff series. To say that Montreal has had the Bruins number in years past is an understatement. In the previous 31 playoff series, the Canadiens have...
2009 NHL Playoff Preview
Eastern Conference
(1) Boston Bruins vs. (8) Montreal Canadiens
53-19-10, 116 pts. 41-30-11, 93 pts.
Season Series: Boston, 5-0-1
Bruins Top Scorers:
Marc Savard (25, 63, 88)
David Kreci (22, 51, 73)
Mark Recchi (23, 38, 61)
Phil Kessel (36,24,60)
Bruins Goaltending:
Tim Thomas 36-11-12 GAA 2.10
Manny Fernandez 16-8-4 GAA 2.59
Canadiens Top Scorers:
Alex...
Beckett Suspended 6 Games
Red Sox in Trouble?
It’s seven games into the young season, and the Boston Red Sox are 2-5. Yeah, you read that right, they’ve won only two games and lost 5. I know the season just started, and I’m not hitting the panic button just yet, but 2-5?… is this really happening right now?
Concern is definitely starting to grow, but I think I speak for a lot of Red Sox fans when I say I haven’t...
Red Sox Preview 2009
Its 2009, the economy has fallen on hard times, and jobs across America are being cut at an alarming rate. Is there light at the end of the tunnel? The answer seems to be yes, well eventually. In the meantime, let’s put these worries aside and let America’s pastime relieve some of the stress; after all this is Red Sox nation and nothing can keep us down.
The Boston Red Sox enter the 2009...