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Mar 29 2012

Rivers: “Before The Season [Started], I Thought We Could Go Deep”

Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers seems to think that his team could make a deep playoff run! (Photo Credit: Zimbio.com)

By Matt Noonan 

The Boston Celtics earned their third consecutive win on Wednesday when they defeated the Utah Jazz, 94-82. And while the victory didn’t exactly catapult them to the NBA Finals, it certainly was a critical momentum builder for the Green and White, who’re currently locked in a two-way tie atop the Atlantic Division with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Yet, while there is still a lot of basketball left on the docket before the abbreviated 66-game season concludes, Doc Rivers believes that despite all the trials and tribulations his team has experienced over the past few months, they’ll be ready to make a “deep run” once the postseason begins.

“Well, before the season [started], I thought we could [go deep] – beginning of the season I wasn’t so sure, and now I do,” Rivers said during his Boston sports radio appearance on WEEI on Thursday.

“You have to be healthy – you just have to be healthy, [and] the one thing that is good is that we rest more in the playoffs. The playoffs – the games are harder, but the rest is more, and you have a great opportunity to play, rest, you don’t travel, so that’s the best you’re going to be during the playoffs,” he added.

Boston will conclude their March schedule on Friday against the Timberwolves in Minnesota before returning to the TD Garden for two critical back-to-back contests against Miami and San Antonio.

Mar 28 2012

Daily Noontime – March 28, 2012

Tim Thomas saved 16 of 18 shots between the pipes on Tuesday, as Boston defeated Tampa Bay, 5-2! (Photo Credit: WBUR.org)

By NoontimeSports.com 

Happy “hump day” to everyone, and welcome into another grand edition of the Daily Noontime! Let’s get this day started with some headlines and news from the “Hub.”

* The Boston Bruins earned their third consecutive victory on Tuesday at the TD Garden, as they defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning, 5-2. The win avenges a previous loss, which saw the Lightning destroy the Bruins, 6-1. Five different Bruins netted one goal, while Tim Thomas recorded 16 saves between the pipes. Boston will return to the ice on Thursday when they host the Washington Capitals.

* With the win on Tuesday, Boston has padded their lead in the Northeast standings. The Bruins have won six more games than Ottawa currently, and are also locked in the second seed in the Eastern Conference, too. A few more wins would most likely secure the Black and Gold a playoff spot, and a division championship.

* The UMass men’s basketball team fell short against Stanford on Tuesday, as the Cardinals defeated the Minutemen, 74-64 in the NIT Final Four.

* The Boston Celtics will look to earn their third consecutive victory on Wednesday, as they’ll host the Utah Jazz at 7:30pm. A win against a Western Conference playoff team would be a huge boost for the Green and White, who remains a half a game behind Philadelphia in the Atlantic standings.

* Finally, the Boston Red Sox announced on Tuesday that Jose Iglesias was sent down to Pawtucket, which is most likely where he’ll begin the 2012 season.

Mar 27 2012

Daily Noontime – March 27, 2012

Paul Pierce (36 points) and Kevin Garnett (24 points) paced the Celtics against the Bobcats on Monday! (Photo Credit: Providence Journal)

By NoontimeSports.com 

What happened to this so-called warm weather? It’s freezing in the city! Well, let’s warm things up with a grand edition of the Daily Noontime!

* The Boston Celtics earned their second win in a row on Monday, as they defeated the Charlotte Bobcats, 102-95. Paul Pierce recorded a season high 36 points in the win, while Kevin Garnett poured in 24 points. Monday’s victory marks a tie in the Atlantic standings, as now Boston and Philadelphia are locked in first place with identical 27-22 records. Boston will return to the hardwood on Wednesday when they host Utah.

* Despite beating the Bobcats, and tying the 76ers – Boston remains the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference, and would most likely face Miami in the first round of the NBA playoffs. However, there is still roughly four weeks of regular season basketball remaining, so we’ll see if the Celtics can earn a higher seed.

* The Boston Bruins will look to earn their third consecutive win on Tuesday when they welcome the Tampa Bay Lightning to the TD Garden for a 7:30pm face-off. The Black and Gold remain one of five teams that hasn’t clinched a playoff spot, but it’s likely that a few more wins would secure them the second seed in the Eastern Conference.

Feb 9 2012

Are You Buying Into “Linsanity” These Days?

Are you jumping on the Jeremy Lin bandwagon? (Photo Credit: China Sports Review)

By NoontimeSports.com 

He never won an Ivy League championship with the Harvard University men’s basketball team or experienced March Madness as an actual player, but currently, former Crimson standout Jeremy Lin has become a NBA sensation over the past week due to his recent success he’s experienced with the New York Knicks.

Lin, who graduated from the Cambridge campus in 2010, has enjoyed a great deal of overnight stardom by helping the Knicks win three of their last four contests without Amare Stoudemire or Carmelo Anthony in the line-up.

Against New Jersey, Utah and Washington, Lin has averaged 25 points, eight assists, as well as 39 minutes.

Also, Lin wowed teammate Tyson Chandler and the Orange and Blue fan base with his first official NBA dunk on Wednesday against the Wizards, which was viewed on YouTube by thousands.

“I didn’t know he could dunk,” said Chandler via the New York Times. “When he’s going in for it, I go: ‘No, Jeremy! Just lay the ball up.’ And all of a sudden he dunks it.”

Lin has certainly changed the atmosphere at Madison Square Garden, and across the NBA world, as well as social media, too. However, Noontime Sports is wondering if his recent three-game performance is a fluke or the real deal? Are you buying into “Linsanity” these days?

If so, post your thoughts or ideas on the comment section below, and let us know if you think Mr. Jeremy Lin is the real deal.

Apr 6 2011

Daily Noontime – April 6, 2011

Yes, it is indeed Wednesday, which means that it is officially “hump day,” so sit back, relax and enjoy today’s Daily Noontime for April 6, 2011.

* The NCAA watched yet another intriguing Division I matchup on Tuesday, as Texas A&M knocked off Notre Dame, 76-70.

* How bad have the Boston Red Sox been? It isn’t fair to say that they have indeed been good, as they lost their fourth straight on Tuesday in Cleveland, 3-1.

* It remains up to the courts on Wednesday to decide the next step for the NFL, but still a lot remains in order to get the players back on the field.

* Certainly the Los Angles Lakers appeared dumbfounded on Tuesday against the Utah Jazz, but also, didn’t have an answer for Gordon Hayward.

* Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby continues to show signs of improvement, as he participated in a morning skate with the team.

* The Barry Bonds trial continues and certainly things are getting rather interesting.

Games to Watch:

* New York Knicks at Philadelphia (NBA) – 7:00pm eastern

* Detroit at Carolina (NHL) – 7:00pm eastern

* Minnesota at New York Yankees (MLB) – 7:10pm eastern

Video of the Day:

Does anyone find it strange that LeBron James has a cartoon show?



Mar 4 2011

Daily Noontime – March 4, 2011

Just seems like the NFL will be locked out soon!

Well, here is another Friday and weekend, wahoo! So, let’s kick off the weekend on the right foot with your Daily Noontime, so here is your daily dose of news, headlines and video of the day!

Headlines:

* The NFL extended its CBA and Lockout talks for an additional 24-hours, but really, is this going to change anything?

* While the NFL and NFLPA figure out if there will indeed a be a season in 2011, various teams are locking up players. The San Diego Chargers officially have signed former Indianapolis Colts safety, Bob Sanders.

* According to Sacramento’s mayor, seems like the Kings will be “likely” moving.

* Sure, the NFL may have CBA issues, but so does the MLB believe it or not.

* When first or third base coaches attempt to assist their team on the base path, it may not be a bad thing to watch the game, so they don’t get hit in the head or face.

* Could the NBA and its fans consider New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul the next coming of Utah Jazz great, John Stockton?

* It was quite an exciting one in Florida Thursday, as the Orlando Magic rallied to beat the Miami Heat, 99-96.

Games to Watch:

* Chicago at Orlando (NBA) – 7:00pm eastern

* Oklahoma City at Atlanta (NBA) – 7:30pm eastern

* Miami at San Antonio (NBA) – 9:30pm eastern

* Dallas at Anaheim (NHL) – 10:00pm eastern

Video of the Day:

President Barack Obama tells the Union that he will not get involved with the NFL CBA talks!


Nov 10 2010

Daily Noontime – November 10, 2010

Well, it is officially Wednesday, “hump day” and here is our Daily Noontime for November 10, 2010, have a fantastic day!

Headlines:

* New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker is still having issues with his reconstructed knee.

* Auburn quarterback Cam Newton may have some more questions to answer in regards to his days at the University of Florida.

* Is Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb dealing with racial issues again in the nations capital?

* Despite a Miami Heat 22 point lead, plus LeBron James‘s triple-double, the Utah Jazz rallied to beat South Beach’s finest.

* The New Orleans Hornets are hot and off to a great start. The team is 7-0 and now the question is, does Chris Paul want to stick around?

* New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter won another gold glove, but who else was in the running?

* The NFL has laid out its details in regards to what are and aren’t illegal hits.

* The Indiana Pacers scored 54 points in the third quarter and finished the game with 144 points in their win against the Denver Nuggets.

Games to Watch:

* Utah at Orlando (NBA) – 7:00pm eastern

* Buffalo at New Jersey (NHL) – 7:00pm eastern

* Boston at Pittsburgh (NHL) – 7:00pm eastern

* Dallas at Memphis (NBA) – 8:00pm eastern

* L.A. Clippers at San Antonio (NBA) – 9:30pm eastern

Video of the Day:

Now that Conan O’Brien is back to his original late night television, we thought, why not give him some Noontime Sports love!