Tracking the key injuries in the NBA playoffs
This NBA season has been marked by several notable, critical injuries. Here's a look at the most important ones to watch for each team in the postseason.
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Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Last 2 Minute report from Celtics-Bucks Game 5 confirmed a missed 24-second violation and the league also said Al Horford should have been called for travel before the shot.
Danny Shelton acquisition lessens odds that Patriots pick DT early
Depth and quality at defensive tackle doesn't appear to be an issue for the Patriots, who are unlikely to add to that group early in the draft.
Prospect Profile: Isaac Yiadom (0:31)
Game 7even
The Boston Bruins. The Toronto Maple Leafs. Don La Greca is here to preview tonight's Game 7. Also, which players does Don miss the most in these playoffs?
BBTN: Acuna Promotion, AL West Rivalry, Yanks Rolling
Buster talks to Jerry Crasnick about Atlanta's promotion of Ronald Acuna, the Angels-Astros rivalry, Derek Jeter and more (3:54). Plus, David O'Brien on Acuna (:17), Coley Harvey on Didi Gregorius' hot month (29:58) and Paul Hembekides on the underappreciation of Mookie Betts and more (36:35).
Deion Branch takes break from 'daddy day care' to announce Pats' picks
Branch will announce the Patriots' second-round picks on Day 2 of the draft as part of the NFL's initiative to link past and present.
Emily Kaplan ESPN
Bruins defenseman Torey Krug on the team's mood ahead of Game 7.
BBTN Scoreboard: A Nice Win For The Angels, A Walk-off For Curtis Granderson, And Didi Gregorius Stays Hot
Buster recaps Tuesday's action including a big win for the Angels, a Curtis Granderson walk-off, and Didi Gregorius staying hot.
Draft has limited options at left tackle, where Patriots have notable void
Left tackle isn't considered a position of strength in the NFL draft. Troubling for the Patriots, who must find a replacement for veteran Nate Solder.
Smart provides boost as Celtics take Bucks (1:04)
Maple Leafs-Bruins Game 7 X factors, and who will win
Boston needs the best line in hockey to be the best line in Game 7, while Toronto's fate hinges on whether goalie Frederik Andersen plays out of his mind again.
NBA: Refs missed violation on Celtics
The NBA's last-two-minute report confirmed that referees missed a 24-second violation on the Celtics in Game 5 against the Bucks.
Stevens says Smart brought great energy (1:15)
Celtics take physical Game 5 (2:04)
Granderson's homer in 10th gives Blue Jays win over Red Sox
Curtis Granderson hit a walk-off homer in the 10th inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 4-3 win over Boston on Tuesday night and hand the Red Sox their season-worst third straight defeat.
Horford, Smart lift Celtics over Bucks 92-87 for 3-2 lead
Al Horford had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Marcus Smart made an impact in his first game since mid-March and the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 92-87 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Smart returns in big way (0:59)
Holt ties the game in the 9th (0:24)
Smart feels good about Game 5 win (0:56)
Smart gets assist from ground with defenders all over him (0:42)
Brown gets defender to bite with pump fake (0:21)
Smart lobs it up to Horford for the jam (0:19)
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Celtics have gone small in Game 5, plucking Greg Monroe from the rotation and playing Aron Baynes limited minutes. Al Horford has responded with 15 points and 13 rebounds through three quarters.
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NBA: 2017-18 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 59 | 23 | .720 | - | L1 |
| Boston | 55 | 27 | .671 | 4 | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 52 | 30 | .634 | 7 | W16 |
| New York | 29 | 53 | .354 | 30 | W1 |
| Brooklyn | 28 | 54 | .341 | 31 | L1 |