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How Celtics stopped the bleeding after Mavs closed to eight in 3rd quarter

BOSTON - The Celtics pretty much had their way with the Mavericks in the first half of Game 1 in the NBA finals.They were firing on all cylinders, up by as many as 29 in the second quarter before taking a 63-42 lead at the...

By Larry Smith

Mavericks starter makes surprising remark after Game 1 loss

BOSTON — As the Celtics put the finishing touches on their blowout Game 1 win over the Mavericks, they were able to slow down the Dallas offense. The Mavs mustered up just 89 points in the 107-89 Boston win, failing to score 25 points in...

By Larry Smith

Sean McAdam: Milestones keep coming for Red Sox rookie who belts first home run

Jamie Westbrook can't hide his smile as the Red Sox rookie celebrates after his first major league home run in the seventh against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 06, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)Getty Images...

By Larry Smith

Celtics have more to give, but still roll over Mavericks | Vautour

BOSTON — With 5:17 left in the fourth quarter, Jason Kidd threw the towel on Game 1. The Celtics were up 25 points on his Mavericks, so there was no reason to risk injury or fatigue as Boston coasted the rest of the way to...

By Larry Smith

Brian Robb: Celtics expose key Mavericks vulnerability in Game 1 win

BOSTON — The Mavericks entered the NBA Finals with one of the best defenses in the league over the past two months after a trade deadline makeover. They cruised through most of the Western Conference playoffs while facing shorthanded or flawed offenses, scheming well to...

By Larry Smith

Mailbag: Patriots QB Drake Maye and the quest for Mozart, not Metallica

We’re running a mailbag every week during the offseason. If you have questions on the Patriots, NFL, or want to gripe about past answers, email cmason@masslive.com or tweet @bychrismason. Now let’s get to this week’s questions!Something you mentioned about Drake Maye in last week’s mailbag...

By Larry Smith

Worcester housing advocate Staisha Chavis is a Black leader in Mass.

MassLive recently asked readers to identify people they consider Black leaders in Massachusetts, working to make a difference in politics, education, business, the arts or another area of interest.Profiles of these leaders will be published leading up to the Juneteenth holiday on June 19. These...

By Larry Smith

Today is National Doughnut Day; Here are six doughnuts across Mass. that are epic

Doughnuts, the soft, sweet food of the pastry world, will get their annual recognition on Friday.National Doughnut Day is celebrated on the first Friday in June, according to Nationaldaycalendar.com. The day was originally meant to honor the Salvation Army Lassies, women who served doughnuts to...

By Larry Smith

Jaylen Brown cautions Celtics after making history in Game 1

BOSTON — While it was the Kristaps Porzingis show early on, Jaylen Brown was arguably the Celtics’ best player in their blowout win over the Mavericks in Game 1. Brown was everywhere with his two-way play, pouring in 22 points, six rebounds, three steals and...

By Larry Smith