Morning sports update
Christian Barmore's expected return: A day after Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo caused a slight surprise by noting that there was a “chance” defensive tackle Christian Barmore could return to practice for the primary time since training camp, it looks like as if the 25-year-old could return on Thursday.
Per multiple reports (from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport And Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald), Barmore is “expected” to be back on the sector.
It can be the primary time the talented defensive lineman has participated in practice since he was diagnosed with blood clots in July. New England reportedly considered going all the season without him, but now appears able to bring back considered one of the important thing components of the defense.
The Patriots' run defense, ranked twenty third within the league, has struggled for a very long time without Barmore under center. New England has allowed no less than 130 yards on the bottom in six games in 2024 (all losses).
Scores and schedules:
The Celtics defeated the Nets 139-114 on Wednesday. Jayson Tatum led all scorers with 36 and finished one rebound shy of a triple-double (nine rebounds, 10 assists).
The Bruins shall be in Dallas to play the Stars tonight at 8 p.m
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On today: In 1979, the Celtics defeated the Pistons 115-111. Larry Bird, playing in his rookie season, recorded the primary triple-double of his Hall of Fame profession (23 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists, in addition to three steals and two blocks).
Daily highlight: Jalen Williams made two impressive blocks in quick succession within the Thunder's win over the Pelicans on Wednesday.
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