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Celtics Change Their Fate, Lead Series 3-2

April 26, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / Articles

In a stunning reversal of fortunes, the Boston Celtics have come back from an 0-2 deficit against the Chicago Bulls. It started with Game 3 in Chi-Town, where four of the Celts’ starting five scored in double digits while Jimmy Butler shot 7-21 from the floor, missing all four of his attempts from three. After mounting […]

Bulls Threatening To Bury Celtics Early

April 18, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NBA News

As I write this, the Bulls are holding a substantial lead against the top-seeded Celtics in Game 2 of their first round series matchup. By the time I’m done, they will have secured a 2-0 lead in the series. This comes on the heels of a surprising Game 1, which Chicago won 106-102. After a late […]

Do the Celtics Have a Case for No. 1?

March 17, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NBA News

The short answer is no. The long answer is yes. The Celtics currently stand at 43-25, trailing two and a half games behind the Cavaliers and the number one spot. Since Kevin Love’s six-week injury, the Cavs have been struggling to maintain their position in the standings. They went 5-5 in their last ten and only just […]

Kansas City Chiefs A Playoff Sleeper

January 3, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NFL News

This past Sunday, famous rapper Kendrick Lamar narrated a commercial short about the Kansas City Chiefs. It was a surprising moment. After all, if you live in Kansas City or happen to find yourself sporting red and gold every Sunday, chances are you’ve got a bit of a complex about your underrated, under-appreciated, under-analyzed team. […]