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.
BOSTON teams
Weekes: Expect animosity between Bruins, Panthers to continue (2:08)
Fight night flicks: Bruins, Panthers square off multiple times in Game 2
A whopping 136 penalty minutes were handed out in the third period between the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers.
Tkachuk, Pastrnak trade punches in confrontation
The Panthers defeated the Bruins 6-1 on Wednesday to even their series 1-1, but the highlight was the fight between stars Matthew Tkachuk and David Pastrnak.
Panthers, Bruins react to heated Game 2 scuffles (1:04)
Braves' Sale haunts old team with sharp outing
Marcell Ozuna kept up his torrid start with two more homers and Chris Sale pitched six innings against his former team, leading the Braves to a 5-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
Brawl breaks out after Panthers score 6th goal of the game (0:36)
Aleksander Barkov scores twice, Panthers rout Bruins 6-1 in Game 2 to tie series
— Florida showed some fight, then got in some fights. And the Panthers were thrilled by all the outcomes.
Ozuna homers twice, Sale shuts down former team as Braves beat Red Sox 5-0
— Marcell Ozuna kept up his torrid start with two more homers and Chris Sale pitched six innings against his former team, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 5-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox and a sweep of their two-game interleague series Wednesday...
Red Sox activate Pivetta for start against Braves
Boston activated right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta from the 15-day injured list to make the start Wednesday against Atlanta.
Stephen A. puts the pressure on Tatum to play better (2:31)
Hour 1: Sweep Central?
Freddie and Andre Snellings wonder if the Mavericks are too beat up to win a series against the Thunder before focusing on the possibility of a sweep with the Celtics over the Cavs. They also look ahead to Game 2 between the Knicks and Pacers before discussing the fine given to Jamal Murray and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 3: NBA vs. NFL
Joe Fortenbaugh and Q Myers wonder if the Nuggets get eliminated by the Timberwolves, would the pressure ratchet up for the Celtics? Plus how far can Jalen Brunson take the New York Knicks? And move over Kendrick Lamar and Drake, NBA and NFL athletes have a bit of a beef a-brewin'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
McAfee and crew squabble with Subban over his Bruins take (2:24)
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The five burning questions that will tilt the series between Bruins, Panthers
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'I have no idea why that has to be a fastball': How a new pitching philosophy is keeping the Red Sox afloat
Boston is finding success despite being plagued by injuries. How? A change in approach on the mound that's led to unprecedented results.
Jaylen Brown leads Celtics' Game 1 charge with 32 points (1:42)
White-hot: Guard stays in groove as Celts coast
Derrick White became the fifth player to make at least 20 3-pointers over a three-game span in the playoffs, joining Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Jamal Murray and Damian Lillard. He finished with 25 points total in the Celts' Game 1 win.
Marcell Ozuna delivers run-scoring single in 8th as Braves end 3-game skid, beat Red Sox 4-2
— Marcell Ozuna's run-scoring single in the eighth inning gave Atlanta the lead and the Braves beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
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 |