Morning sports update: Kyrie Irving offered Jayson Tatum some words of encouragement
The Celtics extended their winning streak to nine, while the Bruins defeated the Wild, 5-3. On Monday afternoon, the Red Sox introduced Alex Cora as the team’s new manager.
Here’s a look at other stories from the sports world:
Kyrie Irving shows belief in Jayson Tatum: After nailing a crucial three-pointer late in the victory over the Hawks on Monday night, rookie Jayson Tatum continues to be a key contributor for the Celtics. And his barely-tapped potential hasn’t gone unnoticed.
“If he doesn’t shoot it, then I’m going to be right in his face telling him that he needs to (bleeping) shoot it,” said Kyrie Irving. The Celtics’ 25-year-old star believes that Tatum has a larger role to play in the team’s fortunes, adding that “he’s gotta step up.” (MassLive)
Alex Cora’s “information” will be tested in Boston: Saying that he prefers to call it “information” rather than analytics – as players are less likely to get overwhelmed by that term – new Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that he wants his hitters to be aggressive in using the data.
“It was just about the approach,” Cora said of the Astros team he only recently left. “What they were preaching is to hunt pitches to do damage.” (Boston Globe)
Boston College football looking to keep the good run going: Having defeated Louisville, Virginia, and Florida State in consecutive weeks, Boston College football is certainly riding the wave. Now coming off a bye week, the Eagles face three remaining games, two of which are in the ACC.
“I’m hopeful that we’ll be able to maintain momentum,” BC coach Steve Addazio said. “And maybe come out and have a little bit more staying power out there, because maybe a little bit more rested, maybe the legs are a little bit better.” (Boston Globe)
The Broncos game could be Phillip Dorsett’s time to shine: Since the Patriots are going to be short yet another wide receiver in the game against Denver on Sunday night (with Chris Hogan injured), it might mean Phillip Dorsett gets more playing time.
New England has used “11 personnel” (meaning the usage of three wide receivers) 48-percent of the time in the 2017 season so far. That could mean Dorsett – who was traded to New England in September – sees in uptick in snaps. (NBC Boston)
Daily highlight: Stephen Curry showed off yet another incredible pre-game trick, and Kevin Durant thoroughly enjoyed it:
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