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.
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David is Goliath: Pastrnak wins Game 7 in overtime
David Pastrnak scored on a feed from Hampus Lindholm 1:54 into overtime and the Boston Bruins outlasted the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in Game 7 on Saturday to clinch their first-round series and advance in the NHL playoffs to a Round 2 date with Florida.
Bruins outduel Maple Leafs in Game 7 OT thriller (2:27)
David Pastrnak scores in overtime to lift Bruins to Game 7 win over rival Maple Leafs
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Maple Leafs' Matthews in, Woll out for series finale
Toronto's Auston Matthews, who missed Games 5 and 6 after exiting Game 4 with an illness, took the ice with the Maple Leafs on Saturday and will play Game 7 vs. the Bruins, but a source told ESPN's Emily Kaplan that by no means is Matthews 100%.
Pablo López strikes out 8 in 6 innings as Twins beat Red Sox 3-1 for 12th straight victory
— Pablo López struck out eight in six strong innings, Max Kepler homered and the Minnesota Twins extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 3-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
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Twins stretch win streak to 11 with 5-2 victory over Red Sox behind Paddack's 6 innings
— Chris Paddack pitched six scoreless innings to carry the Minnesota Twins to their 11th consecutive victory, a 5-2 decision over the Boston Red...
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Leafs prep for Game 7 test with Matthews iffy
After winning two elimination games, Toronto knows it has work to do in Game 7 and might have to do it without Auston Matthews.
Hour 3 - Sliced Ham
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Hour 2 - Pucks and Ponies
NHL and Horse Racing Analyst Eddie Olczyk gives us his best bets for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks and tells us who he thinks will make the Stanley Cup Final. Plus, is Kevin Durant showing us what type of leader he truly is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 1 - Philly Future
Carlin and Joe react to the Knicks eliminating the Sixers and if LeBron James should truly consider signing in Philadelphia this offsason. Plus, are the Knicks a true threat to knock off the Celtics? ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst gives us the latest on the Sixers, Bucks, Lakers and Suns future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Bruins pushed to G7, want more from Pastrnak
Jim Montgomery was asked if Boston needed more from its top skaters to avoid elimination, and the Bruins coach identified David Pastrnak in particular as needing to provide more to the group.
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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 |