Morning sports update: Stephon Gilmore says ‘it’s going to be fun’ playing with Malcolm Butler
The Celtics will look to close out the Wizards on Friday night in Washington, while the Red Sox return to Fenway for a division matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Stephon Gilmore: ‘It’s going to be fun’ teaming up with Malcolm Butler in Patriots secondary: “It’s going to be fun,” Gilmore told reporters Thursday at Gillette Stadium. “I know he’s a talented player but I just try to stay in my lane and handle the things I can handle. It’s a competitive group so I’m looking forward to it.” (WEEI)
Home’s where the heart is for Wizards, Celtics as Game 6 arrives: One thing every matchup had in common so far as Washington prepares to host Boston in Game 6 on Friday night? The home team wins. (Boston.com)
Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue likens potential Finals matchup with Warriors to classic 1980s Lakers vs. Celtics: “Is it a problem? I don’t think so,” Lue told reporters. “I think a lot of people wanted to see Boston and the Lakers back in the day. I think nowadays, a lot of people want to see Golden State-Cavs. And it’s not a problem. Right now, it’s two of the teams playing some of the best basketball.” (WEEI)
Listen to Kendrick Lamar thank Paul Pierce on behalf of Los Angeles: The Clippers posted the thank-you video to the now-retired Pierce on Thursday. (Boston.com)
Mookie Betts’s 3-run homer in 9th sends Red Sox past Brewers 4-1: It was Betts’ fifth homer of the season and third in his last four games, and helped Boston salvage one win in the three-game series in the Red Sox’s first trip to Milwaukee since 2003. (Boston.com)
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Red Sox send Kyle Kendrick back to Pawtucket: With a scheduled day off coming up Monday, the Sox will use a four-man rotation for now. They would not need a fifth starter until May 20 in Oakland. Manager John Farrell said another option would be to put a new starter between Rick Porcello and Chris Sale to lessen the strain on the bullpen. (The Boston Globe)
Brewery asks on bottom of cans: ‘Is Joe Flacco elite?’: In keeping up with one of the top rivalries in the NFL, a Massachusetts brewery playfully sent a couple of beers to the Baltimore Ravens’ facility this week. The cans are among the 12,000 that contain a special question on the bottom: “Is Joe Flacco elite?” It comes courtesy of Tree House Brewing Co., which proudly says that all employees are New England Patriots fans. (ESPN)
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