Morning sports update: Isaiah Thomas knows Game 7 is ‘where legends are born’
With the Red Sox off, the Celtics are the only Boston sports team in action tonight for their highly anticipated Game 7 against the Wizards.
Thomas eager to write new chapter in book of Isaiah: From the moment his last-second heave clanged off the glass at the end of Friday’s Game 6, Thomas has been salivating at the opportunity that Game 7 affords. At his postgame news conference that night, Thomas noted, “[Game 7 is] where all the great players make their name. … That’s where legends are born.” (ESPN)
Isaiah Thomas on Game 7: “That’s where all the great players make their name.” pic.twitter.com/zNhqEtZiga
— Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) May 13, 2017
What the Celtics and Wizards are saying about a winner-take-all Game 7: Al Horford on playing in a Boston Game 7 as an opponent: (Boston.com)
Al Horford is no stranger to Game 7 in Boston. He’s happy to be on the other side this time around. pic.twitter.com/g5NO3YPINv
— Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) May 14, 2017
Celtics seek top pick, Lakers aim to keep theirs in lottery: The lottery sets the top three picks, and the remainder of the 14 teams in the lottery will select in the inverse order of their finish, so the Celtics can do no worse than the No. 4 pick. (Boston.com)
David Price’s first minor league rehab game was in a batting cage: The scheduled first rehab assignment start for David Price was derailed Sunday after the game between the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox and Rochester at McCoy Stadium was postponed. Instead, Price was forced to execute another simulated game, this one in the PawSox’s indoor batting cage. (WEEI)
David Price throwing simulated game in the cage. Blake Swihart and others standing in. https://t.co/OJP6xijLim
— Pawtucket Red Sox (@PawSox) May 14, 2017
Despite leaving game in 4th inning, Red Sox get positive news on Drew Pomeranz: Pomeranz allowed two runs on three hits and three walks over three innings before departing the game. He’s scheduled to have a precautionary MRI Monday, but he said he expects to make his next start. (WEEI)
Bills rookie Nathan Peterman trying to ignore Tom Brady comparisons: Bills fifth-round pick already has drawn comparisons to the New England Patriots quarterback as ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. believes that Peterman “has Brady-esque potential.” And while that comparison is unfair to both Peterman and Brady, the former Pittsburgh Panthers signal caller is trying to tune out any talk comparing him to the greatest of all time. (NESN)
