Collins: Pressure now on Beckett

Posted by Chris Collins October 17, 2008 at 2:08 am

The Red Sox staved off elimination with a dramatic 8-7 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Going back to Florida, all of the pressure is going to be on Josh Beckett, and the bullpen in Game 6.

Collins: Sox still have Angels number

Posted by Chris Collins October 2, 2008 at 8:32 pm

Game One of the ALDS is in the books, after the Red Sox impressive 4-1 victory Wednesday night. Chris Collins previews Game Two of the series where Daisuke Matsuzaka takes the mound.

Collins: Lakers still breathing…barely

Posted by Chris Collins June 16, 2008 at 1:49 am

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Boston Celtics 103-98 Sunday, forcing the series back to Boston for a crucial Game 6. NECN’s Chris Collins says that it was Paul Pierce’s heroics that kept the Celtics in the game, but the absence of Kendrick Perkins that hurt them.

Collins recaps Game 5 from the Staples Center and previews the homecoming in Boston.

Collins: The bench stepped up big time

Posted by Chris Collins June 13, 2008 at 1:51 am

NECN’s Chris Collins says it was the Celtics’ bench that stepped up and made the biggest comeback win in NBA Finals history possible. The Celtics won 97-91 in Game 4, and their 17th NBA championship is just one win away

Collins: It’s all about bouncing back

Posted by Chris Collins June 12, 2008 at 5:52 pm

NECN’s Chris Collins says tonight is all about bouncing back for the Celtics. They will have to do that with an injured Rajon Rondo, who says he is ready to go, but will obviously not be 100 percent. Collins previews game 4.

Collins: ‘The Truth’ came up huge

Posted by Chris Collins June 9, 2008 at 1:40 am

NECN’s Chris Collins says that ‘The Truth’ came up huge, despite not being 100 percent. He recaps Game 2 from the Garden, and is dreaming of a clean sweep in Tinseltown.

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Collins: Celtics dominate the glass to win Game 7

Posted by Chris Collins May 18, 2008 at 9:11 pm

The Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 97-92 in Game 7, and advance to the Conference finals for the first time since 2002. NECN’s Chris Collins recaps the big night, and tells us what we can expect when the Detroit Pistons come to town Tuesday for Game 1.

Collins: Celtics turn up the heat

Posted by Chris Collins May 4, 2008 at 8:10 pm

Nobody thought the Celtics would be pushed to the brink of elimination by the Atlanta Hawks, but the Celtics proved they were the dominant team winning by 34 points in Game 7. But how well the Celtics performed when their backs were against the wall is a sign of good things to come… in this video blog.