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Celtic Thunder announces 50-city North American tour

I rish music group, Celtic Thunder have announced their latest North American tour, Odyssey. The tour will kick off in September 2024, and embark on a 50-city journey across North America.

The new production will blend tradition with innovation bringing forth an exciting show that pays homage to Celtic Thunder’s heritage while exploring a new musical realm. Fans can expect to hear new renditions of old classics, like Grace, Rare Olde Times, and Fields of Athenry.

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Formed in Dublin in 2007, Celtic Thunder is a multi-dimensional musical and theatrical ensemble celebrated worldwide for their emotionally powerful performances and state-of-the-art productions. Billboard Magazine has named them the Top World Album Artist five times, and their albums consistently rank in the World Album Top 10.

The talent of each individual member of Celtic Thunder is illuminated by their performances as a group. Neil Byrne, Emmet Cahill, Damian McGinty, and Ronan Scolard all bring an extensive background in a number of genres, from folk, contemporary, soft rock, broadway, to classical.

The band completed a hugely successful US tour last Autumn, and are looking forward to getting back out onto the road and visiting some cities they haven’t yet. Tickets for the tour go on sale to the public on Friday March 22, through their official website.

A list of tour dates that are currently available is listed below. More will be added in the coming weeks:

8-Sep-24 Rialto Theater Tuscon, AZ

11-Sep-24 Smith Center Las Vegas , NV

13-Sep-24 Fox Performing Arts Center Riverside, CA

15-Sep-24 Orpheum Theater Los Angeles , CA

18-Sep-24 Visalia Fox Theater Visalia, CA

20-Sep-24 Gallo Center For The Arts Modesto, CA

21-Sep-24 McDonald Theater Eugene, OR

22-Sep-24 Elsenore Theater Salem, OR

24-Sep-24 Moore Theater Seattle, WA

26-Sep-24 Morrison Center Boise, ID

27-Sep-24 Capitol Theater Salt Lake City, UT

28-Sep-24 Civic Center Cheyenne, WY

29-Sep-24 Paramount Theater Denver, CO

30-Sep-24 Pikes Peak PAC Colorado Spings, CO

2-Oct-24 Kauffmann Center Kansas City, MO

3-Oct-24 Holland Center Omaha, NE

4-Oct-24 Orpheum Theater Wichita, KS

5-Oct-24 Hoyt Sherman Place Des Moines, IA

6-Oct-24 Detroit Music Hall Detroit, MI

8-Oct-24 Virginia Theater Champaign, IL

9-Oct-24 Blue Gate PAC Shipshewana, IN

10-Oct-24 Murat Theater @ Old National Center Indianapolis, IN

11-Oct-24 Riverpark Center Theater Owensboro, KY

12-Oct-24 Mark C. Smith Concert Hall @ Von Braun Center Huntsville, TN

13-Oct-24 Walker Theatre Chattanooga, TN

14-Oct-24 TPAC - Polk Theater Nashville, TN

17-Oct-24 Florida Theater Jacksonville, FL

18-Oct-24 Ruth Eckerd Hall Clearwater, FL

19-Oct-24 Parker Playhouse @ Broward Center Fort Lauderdale, FL

20-Oct-24 Maxwell C. King Center For Performing Arts Melbourne, FL

23-Oct-24 Sanger Theater Pensacola, FL

25-Oct-24 Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium Spartanburg, SC

26-Oct-24 Carolina Theatre Durham, NC

29-Oct-24 The Palace Theater Greensburg, PA

30-Oct-24 Community Arts Center Williamsport, PA

1-Nov-24 Lansdown Theater Landsdowne, PA

2-Nov-24 NYCB Theater Westbury, NY

7-Nov-24 Foxwoods Mashuntucket, CT

8-Nov-24 Plymouth Memorial Hall Plymouth, MA

9-Nov-24 Lowell Auditorium Lowell, MA

10-Nov-24 Capitol Center For The Arts Concord, NH

12-Nov-24 Scotiabank Centre Halifax, NS

13-Nov-24 Avenir Centre Moncton, NB

14-Nov-24 Credit Union Place Summerside, PEI

16-Nov-24 First Ontario Concert Hall Hamilton, ON

17-Nov-24 Pickering Casino Pickering, ON

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Their next tour date is at Rialto Theatre in Tucson, after that they'll be at Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside.

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Seeing Celtic Thunder in concert was a dream come true!! They performed even better live than their actual recordings! So much talent and the music just filled my soul! I will remember this experience forever!

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As always Celtic Thunder was wonderful! What talented group of guys. This is the 2nd time I have seen them and it was fantastic. The seating was good and the Stiefel Theater in Salina, Kansas is a wonderful place to see a concert. What a surprise it was to get a free CD with the purchase of concert tickets.

I would recommend Celtic Thunder to anyone young and old alike. They are a special group to listen to and will keep you entertained all evening!

They were amazing as usual really loved the show great group of young men with amazing voices and dancing too well done boys!!had me crying on Hallujah as it is one of my favorites Thank You again Celtic Thunder you amazing keep coming back to Concord,NH

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Celtic thunder's upcoming north american tour will take audiences through the heartlands of traditional irish music..

Celtic Thunder is embarking on a new North American tour!

Public television darlings Celtic Thunder have announced that they will embark on a 30-city North American tour this fall. ODYSSEY, the latest show from the internationally acclaimed group, is a  fascinating exploration of Irish music and culture.

Click here to grab your tickets to the Celtic Thunder ODYSSEY tour.

In ODYSSEY, Celtic Thunder invites audiences on a sweeping voyage through the heartlands of traditional Irish music, the rhythmic pulse of contemporary Irish music, and the innovative original arrangements of the ensemble’s unique sound. 

The shared musical chemistry of Celtic Thunder’s lead vocalists Ryan Kelly, Damian McGinty, Neil Byrne, and Emmet Cahill, gives the show its compelling power, while each singer adds their distinctive voice and charm to this musical journey, creating a  harmonious blend that appeals to a broad spectrum of tastes. 

Audiences will be swept up in an energetic rendition of "Go Lassie Go" , a traditional folk song that has been given a new lease of life through Celtic Thunder's vibrant harmonies and fresh musical interpretation. The poignant "City of Chicago" serves as a moving tribute to the Irish diaspora, resonating deeply with its heartfelt lyrics and evocative melodies. And "The Parting Glass" , an iconic classic from the annals of Irish music, is delivered with such profound emotion that it reverberates through the soul. 

ODYSSEY is not simply a concert; it's a powerful theatrical experience that honors Celtic Thunder's rich musical legacy and simultaneously blazes new trails. The captivating blend of music, storytelling, and atmospheric stagecraft makes the show a must-see spectacle for fans of Celtic Thunder and Irish music in general.

Formed in Dublin in 2007, Celtic Thunder is a multi-dimensional musical and theatrical ensemble celebrated around the world for emotionally powerful performances and state-of-the-art production. Billboard magazine has named Celtic Thunder the Top World Album Artist 5 times. 

For a full list of cities that are part of the Celtic Thunder Odyssey North American Tour 2023 and to purchase tickets, click here.

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Celtic Thunder’s shared musical chemistry, steeped in their Irish heritage, gives their new show – “Odyssey” – its compelling power, while each member adds their distinctive voice and charm to this musical journey, creating a harmonious blend that appeals to a broad spectrum of tastes. The “Odyssey” songbook weaves a rich tapestry of emotional and musical tones.  “Odyssey” is not simply a concert; it’s a powerful theatrical experience that honors Celtic Thunder’s rich musical legacy and simultaneously blazes new trails. An evocative journey through time, sound, and culture, as educational as it is entertaining.

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"Odyssey," the latest offering from Celtic Thunder, is a captivating exploration of Irish music and culture. Rooted in the ensemble's impressive history, the show takes audiences on a sweeping journey through traditional and contemporary Irish music, featuring innovative arrangements that define Celtic Thunder's unique sound. The ensemble's shared musical chemistry, combined with each member's distinctive voice, creates a harmonious blend that appeals to a broad spectrum of tastes. From energetic renditions of traditional folk songs like "Go Lassie Go" to moving tributes like "City of Chicago" offers a rich tapestry of emotional and musical tones.

The show is more than just a concert; it's a powerful theatrical experience that honors Celtic Thunder's musical legacy while blazing new trails. With world-class production quality, stunning lighting design, and detailed costumes that blend traditional Celtic attire with modern aesthetics, "Odyssey" creates an atmospheric picture that enhances the emotive resonance of the songs. This captivating blend of music, storytelling, and stagecraft makes "Odyssey" a must-see spectacle for fans of Celtic Thunder and Irish music in general, offering an evocative journey through time, sound, and culture.

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In ODYSSEY, Celtic Thunder invites audiences on a sweeping voyage through the heartlands of traditional Irish music, the rhythmic pulse of contemporary Irish music, and the innovative, original arrangements that are emblematic of the ensemble’s unique sound. The shared musical chemistry of Celtic Thunder’s lead vocalists, Ronan Scolard, Damian McGinty, Neil Byrne, and Emmet Cahill, gives the show its compelling power, while each singer adds their distinctive voice and charm to this musical journey, creating a harmonious blend that appeals to a broad spectrum of tastes. The ODYSSEY songbook is steeped in their Irish heritage and weaves a rich tapestry of emotional and musical tones.

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Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 7:30 – 10:00 p.m.

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts 1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108

Embark on a musical journey like no other with Celtic Thunder as they grace the stage in Kansas City this October! Known for their electrifying performances and a seamless blend of traditional and contemporary Irish tunes, Celtic Thunder offers an unparalleled concert experience. This dynamic group captivates audiences with their powerful vocals, intricate harmonies, and dramatic stage presence, making each show a celebration of Irish culture and music. Secure your tickets for this much-anticipated event by becoming a member of Kansas City PBS. Don't miss the opportunity to witness live the incredible talent that has garnered global acclaim.

Celtic Thunder LIVE! The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

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“Odyssey,” a new show from internationally acclaimed group Celtic Thunder, is a fascinating exploration of Irish music and culture, firmly grounded in the ensemble’s impressive history, while ambitiously forging new paths. The word ‘Odyssey’ implies a significant journey, and that’s precisely what audiences are invited on – a sweeping voyage through the heartlands of traditional Irish music, the rhythmic pulse of contemporary Irish music, and the innovative original arrangements that are emblematic of Celtic Thunder’s unique sound.

Celtic Thunder’s shared musical chemistry, steeped in their Irish heritage, gives the show its compelling power, while each member adds their distinctive voice and charm to this musical journey, creating a harmonious blend that appeals to a broad spectrum of tastes. The “Odyssey” songbook weaves a rich tapestry of emotional and musical tones.

Audiences will be swept up in an energetic rendition of Go Lassie Go , a traditional folk song that has been given a new lease of life through Celtic Thunder’s vibrant harmonies and fresh musical interpretation. The poignant City of Chicago serves as a moving tribute to the Irish diaspora, resonating deeply with its heartfelt lyrics and evocative melodies. And The Parting Glass , an iconic classic from the annals of Irish music, is delivered with such profound emotion that it reverberates through the soul.

The talented Celtic Thunder Band lends their instrumental prowess throughout, providing an authentic and sonically rich backdrop to the vocal performances. Their expert musicianship underscores the music’s Irish roots, while their versatility ensures that every song, regardless of genre, is treated with the respect and creativity it deserves.

Memorable musical moments take place on a stage that brilliantly embodies the ethereal mystique of Celtic folklore and the grounded reality of contemporary Irish life. World-class production quality, with a stunning lighting design, paints an atmospheric picture that enhances the emotive resonance of the songs. Detailed and elegant costumes strike a balance between traditional Celtic attire and modern aesthetics, symbolizing the group’s successful fusion of the old and the new.

“Odyssey” is not simply a concert; it’s a powerful theatrical experience that honors Celtic Thunder’s rich musical legacy and simultaneously blazes new trails. An evocative journey through time, sound, and culture, as educational as it is entertaining. The captivating blend of music, storytelling, and atmospheric stagecraft makes “Odyssey” a must-see spectacle for fans of Celtic Thunder and Irish music in general.

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The Celtics will go for their 2nd straight win on Monday night when they face off against the Heat in a road battle in Game 4 of their first round series. Boston will be looking to build off the momentum from a blowout Game 3 win against a shorthanded Heat squad that managed to score just 84 points. Miami will get some reinforcements back in the lineup for Game 4 with Delon Wright returning to play after missing Game 3 for the berth of this child. Boston currently holds a 2-1 series lead.

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Denver is one win from returning to Round 2. And Oklahoma City is a win away from getting there for the first time since 2016.

A pair of first-round series may end on Monday night, when defending champion Denver plays host to the Los Angeles Lakers — the Nuggets lead 3-1 in that matchup — and West No. 1 seed Oklahoma City looks to finish off what would be a four-game sweep of New Orleans.

Also Monday: Boston, the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and top overall seed in the NBA playoffs, will seek a 3-1 lead when it visits Miami.

“We have a chance to go home in front of the best fans in the world and try to close the series out,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said.

The Lakers staved off elimination and ended an 11-game losing streak to Denver with a 115-104 win in Game 4 on Saturday night. Lakers forward LeBron James has faced elimination 27 times in his career and his teams — Cleveland, Miami and now L.A. — are now 15-12 in those games.

“We’ve given ourselves another life,” James said. “We’ve given ourselves another lifeline. It’s a one-game series for us. Monday’s game is the most important game of the season for us and we understand that.”

Oklahoma City is trying for its first 4-0 sweep since Round 1 against Dallas in 2012.

There are parallels between that Thunder team and this one: both were division champions, both were a top-2 seed — No. 2 in 2012, No. 1 this year — and both teams had young starting lineups filled with promise. The 2012 team was led by a couple of kids named Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook; this Thunder team is seeing the Durant and Westbrook roles now filled by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren.

“If we don’t win this one, we’re out, so we don’t have anything to lose,” New Orleans forward Brandon Ingram said. “We got to go out here and just give it our all and continue to push from there. Maybe we find a rhythm in this next game and we can build off that.”

The Celtics won Game 1 over the shorthanded Heat by 20, lost Game 2, then won Game 3 over the Heat by 20 again. And they seem to love playing in Miami.

Since the start of the 2021-22 season, including playoffs, Boston is 10-3 in Miami. Consider this: in that time span, 15 other teams — New York, Detroit, New Orleans, Portland, the Clippers, the Lakers, Milwaukee, San Antonio, Washington, Oklahoma City, Houston, Utah, Sacramento, Orlando and Charlotte — are a combined 10-55 in Miami.

“Everybody knows how talented we are,” Celtics forward Jayson Tatum said. “Can we be the tougher, harder-playing team? You combine that with our talent level, I think it’s going to be hard to beat us.”

That said, even after winning Game 3, Tatum said Boston has tons of respect for Miami.

“They’re a great team, great organization, very well-coached,” Tatum said. “They play hard and they’re going to compete every single night.”

CELTICS AT HEAT

Boston leads 2-1. Game 4, 7:30 p.m. EDT, TNT

— NEED TO KNOW: The Celtics recaptured home-court advantage in the series (and for the entirety of the NBA playoffs) by winning Game 3. Just like Game 1, the Celtics never trailed on Saturday and got their 12th wire-to-wire win of the season — second-most in the NBA behind New York’s 13.

— KEEP AN EYE ON: The start for Miami. It’s a 48-minute game, sure, but the Heat can’t afford another slow start. They had only 12 points after one quarter in Game 3 (and were fortunate to be down only nine at that point) and then gave up 42 in the second quarter to go down 24 at the half. Once Boston gets going, forget it. Heat have to hit first in Game 4.

— INJURY REPORT: Jimmy Butler (knee) and Terry Rozier (neck) remain out for Miami. Delon Wright (personal family matter) is expected back for Game 4 after missing Saturday.

— PRESSURE IS ON: Boston. The Celtics don’t want this series to turn into a best-of-3. Miami is a No. 8 seed, down two starters and with nothing really to lose at this point. They handled Game 3 the right way and now will try to repeat that approach Monday.

THUNDER AT PELICANS

Oklahoma City leads 3-0. Game 4, 8:30 p.m. EDT, NBA TV

— NEED TO KNOW: Oklahoma City is one victory away from its first playoff series win since 2016. The Thunder are 5-1 vs. the Pelicans this season and won the last two games of this series by a combined 53 points. History is on the Thunder’s side; no NBA team with a 3-0 lead has lost a playoff series. And going back to 2004, New Orleans is 0-7 in its last seven elimination games (excluding the play-in tournament).

— KEEP AN EYE ON: Jalen Williams. He’s OKC’s No. 2 scorer (20.3 ppg) behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (28.3 ppg) in the series, and he’s outscoring anyone on the New Orleans roster. Williams is a big part of the reason why all the offensive numbers in this series (108.0 to 89.7 in ppg, 50% to 40% in field goals, 42% to 28% on 3-pointers) tilt big-time toward the Thunder.

— INJURY WATCH: Zion Williamson, the Pelicans’ leading scorer during the regular season (22.9 ppg), remains out with a left hamstring injury.

— PRESSURE IS ON: Pelicans high-scoring wing Brandon Ingram. He’s struggled to get into a shooting rhythm against physical defender Lu Dort, and without Williamson, Ingram probably has to be great for the Pelicans to have a chance.

LAKERS AT NUGGETS

Denver leads 3-1. Game 5, 10 p.m. EDT, TNT

— NEED TO KNOW: History says a 3-0 series is over because no team has rallied from a 3-0 deficit, but the Lakers have some stats they might want to point to as reasons for confidence. They’ve led all four games by double figures (Denver hasn’t trailed by at least 10 points in more than four consecutive games since March 2023) and the Lakers have played the overwhelming majority of this series with the lead — about 72% of the series has seen L.A. in front.

— KEEP AN EYE ON: The Lakers’ minutes. James, Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell all logged at least 39 minutes in Game 4. That’s a big ask to do at Denver’s mile-high altitude, but may be what’s required on Monday.

— INJURY REPORT: Reggie Jackson (ankle) played in Game 4 for Denver even after leaving Game 3 early with what seemed like a nasty twist. The Lakers’ Christian Wood (knee) was available for the first time since mid-February, but didn’t get minutes.

— PRESSURE IS ON: Denver. If this series goes back to L.A. for Game 6, the Lakers will have a ton of life and a ton of momentum. James tends to do pretty well in those moments.

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Good morning, I’m Dan Gartland. I wonder how many of the heralded quarterback prospects slated to go in the first round of tonight’s NFL draft are actually going to pan out.

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We really shouldn’t be surprised by anything the Miami Heat do in the playoffs. Having the best coach in the league means they’re better at exceeding expectations than any other team. They’ve reached the NBA Finals in two of the last four postseasons despite only once having finished above fifth place in the East. Their run through the playoffs last year to reach the Finals after surviving the play-in tournament to qualify as the No. 8 seed was as thrilling as it was improbable.

Last year’s run was highlighted by a seven-game victory over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals, so when Miami once again prevailed in the play-in to set up a first-round rematch with the top-seeded Celtics, it certainly raised a few eyebrows. But this is a way different Miami team from the one that gave the Celtics fits last year. Of the seven players who appeared in all seven games of last year’s series, three are no longer on the Heat roster (Max Strus, Gabe Vincent and Kyle Lowry). Most crucially, Jimmy Butler, who averaged 24.7 points per game in that series, is sidelined due to a knee injury. Another starter, Terry Rozier, is out with a neck issue.

After Boston cruised to a 114–94 victory in Game 1 on Sunday, it certainly looked as though the Heat weren’t destined for another Cinderella run. But Miami flipped the script on Wednesday night with an impressive 111–101 win in Game 2 to even the series as it shifts to Miami.

The big difference for the Heat was their three-point shooting. After going 12 for 37 (32.4%) from deep in Game 1, Miami shot the lights out in Game 2, hitting 23 of 43 (53.5%) three-point attempts. Only three Miami players hit more than one three-pointer in Game 1. Six hit multiple threes in Game 2. The 23 made threes were a Heat playoff record.

Three Heat players scored at least 21 points (Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro and Caleb Martin). Herro also had 14 assists, Adebayo had 10 rebounds and second-year player Nikola Jović had an excellent game with 11 points, nine rebounds and tied a career high with six assists.

“I think it was realizing that being passive [as shooters] hurts us. We’d just be playing into their game plan,” Martin told reporters . “We’re too good of a shooting team to hesitate from three.”

Martin is right. The Heat are a good shooting team. But do you know who’s better? The Celtics. Miami shot 37% from three this season, 12th-best in the NBA. Boston ranked second at 38.8%. In Game 1 it was Boston that buried three after three, hitting 22 of its 49 attempts from deep.

Three-point shooting is one of those things that ebbs and flows. Miami got hot in Game 2 and was able to pull off an upset victory, but there’s no guarantee that its shooters are going to be able to keep it up for the rest of the series. Right now, though, that looks like it might be the only way the Heat are going to be able to win. It would be a more even matchup if Butler and Rozier were available, but both are unlikely to be able to return by the end of the series. Can this diminished version of the Heat win three out of its next five against the team with the best record in the NBA?

Losing one game against a team having a historic shooting night shouldn’t change how we think about the Celtics. But it should be a reminder that the Heat—shorthanded though they may be—are still capable of punching above their weight. That should be enough to have Celtics fans slightly nervous about the possibility of a repeat of last year’s upset.

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NBA playoffs scores, takeaways: Lakers sent home packing by Nuggets, Thunder sweep the Pelicans

The nba playoffs continue on monday night with a three-game slate.

The 2024 NBA playoffs were back in action Monday with three games on tap. The Celtics kicked off the night with a 102-88 win over the Heat to push their series advantage to 3-1. However, Boston may have to clinch the series without the services of big man Kristaps Porzingis. He exited Monday's clash late in the second quarter with calf tightness and will undergo imaging on Tuesday . 

The Thunder dominated Games 2 and 3 of their series against the Pelicans, and it was no different in Game 4 as Oklahoma City moved onto the next round with a 97-89 win over the Pelicans. 

In the nightcap, the Lakers' rally fell short as the team dropped a 108-106 game to the Nuggets to lose the series 4-1. The defending champs will move onto the second round, while Los Angeles will head home having led much of the series but with nothing to show for it.

NBA playoffs scores: Monday, April 29

• Game 4: Celtics 102, Heat 88 (BOS leads 3-1) --  Recap
• Game 4: Thunder 97, Pelicans 89 (OKC wins series 4-0) --  Recap
• Game 5: Nuggets 108, Lakers 106 (DEN wins series 4-1) --  Recap

Here are the biggest takeaways from Monday night's action:

The Lakers died as they lived

Here's a sobering stat from this series: the Lakers led all five games at halftime. Entering Game 4, the Nuggets had only led for 21.4% of game time, a trend that held up in Game 5. It didn't matter. The Nuggets didn't need to lead for most of the minutes. They dominated the most important ones.

The Lakers and Nuggets played 11 clutch minutes during the 2023 Western Conference Finals. The Nuggets won those minutes by 15 points. They played seven clutch minutes against one another during the regular season. Denver won those minutes by 17 points. The Lakers led Game 5 by eight points with 5:10 remaining and lost. They led with 1:33 remaining in Game 5 and lost again. The "why" of it changes every game. Sometimes D'Angelo Russell gets hunted off the floor defensively. Sometimes Nikola Jokic bullies Anthony Davis at the rim. If you're looking for culprits today, the easiest would be Darvin Ham (for running out of timeouts with over three minutes remaining) and Rui Hachimura (for neglecting to help at the nail on Jamal Murray's game-winner).

But the end result is the same as it always has been. The Lakers didn't lose this series in five games. They lost it in the same five-minute intervals that they lose every matchup against the Nuggets within. A key run in the third quarter here, a crunch-time meltdown there, and suddenly 35 to 40 minutes of excellent work go down the drain.

The Heat can't execute the upset formula

The Celtics won Game 1 in a runaway by making 22 3-pointers. It wouldn't be fair to say the Celtics do that often, but that is their typical winning formula. They're the best shooting team in basketball. The Heat borrowed that formula in their Game 2 win by making 23 3-pointers of their own. They tied the series in doing so.

For Miami, this wasn't as a stylistic decision baked into their entire season as it was the union between desperation and variance. Making 3's is how you generate upsets in basketball. It's how the Heat reached the Finals a year ago. After watching it happen again in Game 2, the Celtics finally decided they'd had enough. They limited the Heat to only 61 3-point attempts in Games 3 and 4. Unsurprisingly, the Heat lost both games and were held below 90 points in both.

The Heat have a bit more stylistic flexibility with Jimmy Butler healthy. He can get to the line and help you win ugly. But he's out and the Heat have no alternative to firing off 3's. Once Boston realized that and adjusted their defense, the Heat had no chance.

Everything's coming up Thunder

The Thunder became the youngest No. 1 seed in NBA history when they won their season finale earlier in April, and while few expected them to lose in the first round, they were hardly a common championship pick. At the very least, they trailed the Nuggets and Clippers in terms of Western Conference odds entering the playoffs, and they were neck-and-neck with the Timberwolves and Mavericks.

Well, let's take a look at where the Thunder stand tonight. They've not only advanced beyond the first round, but completed a sweep of the New Orleans Pelicans. Their second-round opponent will be either the Clippers or Mavericks. They are currently tied 2-2 and dealing with injury issues. At the very least, the younger Thunder will have time to rest up for the second round. The Nuggets, meanwhile, are dealing with leg injuries for all three of their top guards, Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Reggie Jackson. Even the Celtics, a possible Finals opponent, had a meaningful injury on Monday, though Kristaps Porzingis appears optimistic about his prospects.

It's way too early to suggest that the Thunder should be favored to reach or win the Finals, but every year, the bracket tends to break just right for a surprising team. This year, at least for now, it looks like that team will be the Thunder. Nothing comes easy in the postseason, but the stars are aligning for the youngest No. 1 seed ever.

FINAL: Nuggets 108, Lakers 106

The Denver Nuggets have sent the Los Angeles Lakers home for the season for the second consecutive year in a row. It was a tight battle all the way until the end, but the reigning NBA champions pulled out the win behind Jamal Murray's clutch go-ahead basket, his second such of the series. For the Lakers, who led much of the series but were never able to close it out, it begins a long offseason with tons of questions swirling. For the Nuggets, a match with the Minnesota Timberwolves is on the horizon.

FINAL: Thunder 97, Pelicans 89

The Oklahoma City Thunder have advanced to the second round of the playoffs after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 97-89 and completing their 4-0 series sweep. The youngest No. 1 seed in NBA history showed little trouble in their first playoff series as a group. The Pelicans kept Game 1 close, but the Thunder won Games 2 and 3 comfortably and were able to finish off the job on the road Monday. They now await the winner of the series between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers, which is currently tied 2-2.

FINAL: Celtics 102, Heat 88

The Celtics took a bit of a scare in Game 2 when they lost at home to the Miami Heat, but they've come back strong in both road games. The Celtics took a 3-1 series lead with a 102-88 victory on Monday, and Derrick White stole the show with the best playoff game of his career. His 38 points hits a new career-high, and he made eight 3-pointers in the process, coming one shy of tying the Heat for the game. Hanging over the proceedings, though, was the loss of Kristaps Porzingis to a leg injury. Only time will tell how serious that injury is. Imaging will be done on Tuesday, and the Celtics will just have to hope he can make it back soon.

The biggest review of the series

The Lakers challenge the foul call on Anthony Davis, an enormous risk as they were down to their final timeout. Fortunately for the Lakers, the contact was deemed marginal, and with imminent possession, the ball is theirs. The bad news? They are now out of timeouts for the remaining 3:05 of this game.

This feels like Game 2 all over again

Stop me if you've heard this one before: the Lakers control the early game. Denver fights back late. Jamal Murray gets hot and neither side can miss down the stretch. This is game the Nuggets and Lakers have played before, as recently as last week. Denver has a meaningful advantage in this setting. They're used to the altitude. They're younger. The Lakers are on the back foot. 

Can LeBron do this solo?

LeBron James leads the Lakers with 24 points. Anthony Davis has 17, but he is very clearly still dealing with the lingering effects of his arm injury. No other Laker has more than 13. If the Lakers are going to win this game, it's probably going to have to be on a superhuman performance from James.

Now LeBron is dealing with some pain

It looked like LeBron James just twisted an ankle on that missed layup, and he was down on the floor in serious pain. He's staying in the game, but now the Lakers have watched their two best players deal with injuries in this game. The Lakers are playing at altitude. They're the older team. There's only so much they can take here.

With Davis in pain, the Nuggets have regained control

Welp, we've seen it so many times between these two teams. The Lakers lead at the half. The Nuggets make a run in the third quarter. Darvin Ham refuses to stop it with a timeout. Now Denver holds a 74-71 lead, and it doesn't look like the Lakers are going to get much out of the one-armed Anthony Davis the rest of the way. Denver has all of the momentum, and if the Lakers don't fix this fast, we're headed for a series-ender for the Nuggets.

Anthony Davis staying in the game despite injury

The good news for Anthony Davis is that he was able to walk off the court under his own power and that he is seemingly staying in the game. The bad news? He seems to be dealing with pain to his neck and arm. Davis has been the best Laker so far tonight and really, in this series. They need him close to his best if they're going to make a meaningful comeback attempt.

Halftime: Lakers 53, Nuggets 50

As has been the case in the four previous games in this series, the Los Angeles Lakers lead the Denver Nuggets at halftime. This time, it's a 53-50 edge that the Lakers owe to a stellar, 16-point half from Anthony Davis. Of course, the Nuggets hold a 3-1 lead in this series. They've taken these early punches from Davis and the Lakers before and proven capable of bouncing back. The pressure is very much still on the Lakers in this elimination game.

Lakers exploiting Denver's coverage

Steve Jones made a great point on Twitter. Look at the way the Nuggets are defending the pick-and-roll. Nikola Jokic is coming up to the level of the screen, which puts more pressure on the ball-handler... but that ball-handler is LeBron James. He can make quick passes out of doubles, and when your low-man in help is a guard (Kentavious Caldwell-Pope), basically your only hope of slowing down Anthony Davis here is gonna be with a strip. The pass isn't angled for one, so two easy points. Whatever the Nuggets choose to do defensively, this doesn't look like the answer.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope questionable

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has a left ankle sprain and is questionable to return. Jamal Murray was questionable entering this game due to a calf injury. Reggie Jackson is dealing with an ankle injury. The champs are running out of guards. They only need to win one more game to finish this series, but this is a very precarious position for Denver.

It's a nail-biter in New Orleans

Pelicans 71, Thunder 70. Nobody is scoring in the Big Easy tonight, and Brandon Ingram is 1-of-10 from the floor for the home team. This is Oklahoma City's first playoff run. They're learning firsthand just how tough it can be to close out a series. The Pelicans are going to make them earn it tonight.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope turns an ankle

Oh boy. This is the absolute last thing the Nuggets needed. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is really limping having seemingly turned an ankle on that missed layup attempt. Jamal Murray is already playing through a calf injury, and the Nuggets have pretty minimal guard depth. If this injury proves significant, the Nuggets have to really start worrying about this series. A loss tonight sends the series back to Los Angeles.

Quick challenge pays off for Darvin Ham

It's always a risk to use your challenge in the first quarter, but it pays off for the Lakers there as a three-shot foul on Austin Reaves gets waved off upon replay. The contact is deemed marginal, jump-ball, and Ham gets another challenge to use laster in the game.

Nuggets at Lakers Game 5 info

We're minutes away from tip-off in Los Angeles. Here's how to watch Game 5.

• Date:  Monday, April 29 |  Time : 10 p.m. ET
• Location:  Ball Arena -- Denver
• TV channel:  TNT |  Live stream : TNT app
• Odds:  Nuggets -7 | O/U 216.5

Flagrant foul on Bam Adebayo

Bam Adebayo was just assessed a flagrant foul for this push on Jayson Tatum, which came on a jumper after the whistle. Tatum appeared to roll his ankle on the play, but is thankfully still in the game and took his free throws. This is the second time this series that a Heat player has committed an ugly foul on Tatum, as Caleb Martin did so in Game 1. 

Halftime: Thunder 44, Pelicans 43

It's a slugfest between the Thunder and Pelicans in this possible elimination game. The two sides are a combined 7-of-38 from 3-point range, and Jalen Williams is the only scorer in double figures with 13. The Thunder have dominated the last two games, but the Pelicans aren't going down without a fight at home tonight.

Jarred Vanderbilt is available to play for the Lakers

Well here's a bit of pleasant injury news for the Lakers: Jarred Vanderbilt, a starter last season who has not played since Feb. 1, is available for Los Angeles tonight. The Lakers likely won't over stress him, but he is the best point of attack defender on the roster, and that is an area in which the Lakers are sorely lacking. 

Pelicans getting experimental

Jordan Hawkins had played eight minutes so far in this series entering tonight. The Pelicans are giving him real run here in the second quarter,  and it's not hard to tell why. They've made two 3-pointers all night and badly need a scoring infusion. In an elimination game, you're willing to try just about anything. Even a rookie with exploitable defensive weaknesses.

The Derrick White show continues

Derrick White scored 16 first-quarter points, added six in the second and has scored 11 more here in the third quarter as the Celtics rout is on. His 33-point total is three off of his playoff career-high of 36, and if the Celtics give him any fourth-quarter minutes, he should have a reasonable chance of reaching it. 

Jamal Murray expected to play tonight

Jamal Murray was listed as questionable tonight due to a left calf injury, but the TNT broadcast just informed us that he expects to play in Game 5 as the Denver Nuggets attempt to close out the Los Angeles Lakers. He warmed up with a heavy wrap on that calf, and he has struggled in this series outside of that incredible ending to Game 2, but the Nuggets will at least have their star guard on Monday.

Good news on the Porzingis front

Calf injuries are so scary because a) the calf is so physically close to the Achilles tendon, and injuries there can be career-altering and b) minor injuries to the calf often precede major injuries to the Achilles. Fortunately, the early indication, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, is that this is not an Achilles injury for Kristaps Porzingis. Boston is heavily favored to win this series and would almost certainly remain favored to win their next one too. They can rest Porzingis and get him back to full strength if this injury isn't serious. Getting the news that it likely isn't an Achilles injury is their first positive indication.

Kristaps Porzingis is doubtful to return

Kristaps Porzingis left the second quarter with an apparent leg injury, and now, the Celtics are calling him doubtful to return to tonight's game. Calf injuries are tricky, especially for someone with as long an injury history as Porzingis. Boston will be cautious with him. The Celtics can get through this series without him, and maybe the next one too. They need him for the final rounds.

HALFTIME: Celtics 53, Heat 36

The Heat have lived and died behind the arc in this series. They made 23 of them when they won Game 2. Tonight? They're 3-of-16. That's why they're trailing 53-36 after two quarters tonight. Well that, and Derrick White's 22-point explosion for Boston. The Heat are doing everything in their power to remain competitive with Jimmy Butler injured. Now, though, the talent gap is proving too wide for Miami to overcome.

Kristaps Porzingis exits with an apparent injury

Kristaps Porzingis just limped off of the floor having seemingly hurt his foot or ankle. He was already listed as questionable tonight, and this is the last thing Boston needed in this game. The Celtics lead by 16 as of this writing, so this game is probably safe. But the Celtics only have two big men that play major minutes: Porzingis and Al Horford. If Porzingis is hurt, that could prove meaningful later on in the playoffs.

"They can't score without making a lot of 3's"

Those words were just spoken by Stan Van Gundy, and they were the essence of what is going wrong for Miami tonight. The Heat have now gone more than three straight minutes scoreless. They're 2-of-15 from 3. Without Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier, this roster cannot pressure the rim. That means their only path to reliable offense is 3's, and the Heat aren't making them tonight.

Derrick White headed for an all-timer

Entering Game 4, Derrick White had scored 22 or more points in only five career playoff games. Well tonight, he's reached 22... with 3:57 remaining in the first half. Boston leads by 16 at 47-31, but if this game remains competitive, we might be well on our way to White's first playoff 40-piece.

Thunder at Pelicans Game 4 info

We're minutes away from tip-off in New Orleans. Here's how to watch Game 4.

• Date:  Monday, April 29 |  Time : 8:30 p.m. ET
• Location:  Paycom Center -- Oklahoma City
• TV channel:  NBATV
• Odds:  Thunder -4.5; O/U 206.5

It's the Derrick White show after one quarter

The Heat seem to have found a bit of juice on offense with 24 first-quarter points, but unfortunately, they've been outdone by Celtics guard Derrick White. Boston's unsung hero has 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting through one quarter, and the Celtics hold a 34-24 lead. The Heat seemed to correct some of the shot-selection issues they had in Game 3 with seven quick 3-point attempts, but the Celtics put the clamps down as the quarter progressed, and now they take a double-digit lead into the second quarter.

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