NBA: Derrick White's putback lifts Celtics past Heat, forces Game 7 in East finals
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NBA: Derrick White's putback lifts Celtics past Heat, forces Game 7 in East finals

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Game 7 is on the Celtics’ floor, a matchup that’ll decide who meets the Western Conference champion Denver Nuggets in the title series The Boston Celtics were a tenth of a second away from elimination. White became the second player in NBA history to hit a buzzer-beater with his team trailing and facing elimination — Michael Jordan’s “The Shot” for Chicago against Cleveland in 1989 being the other. “Game 7.” Every angle of the reactions to Derrick White’s miracle at the buzzerhttps://t.co/pU9Em4dJRC pic.twitter.com/P6oD5XVdCV — Rob Perez May 28, 2023 Butler scored 24 points and Caleb Martin had 21 for the Heat, who are trying to pull off their own improbable trek to the title series by being only the second No. Derrick White speaks on his emotions after winning Game 6 for Boston with his #TissotBuzzerBeater putback 🔊#NBAConferenceFinals presented by @GooglePixel_US pic.twitter.com/sz7zGkr936 — NBA May 28, 2023 The Celtics have now won five of their last six East finals games in Miami — a stretch that includes a Game 7 over the Heat last season to reach the NBA Finals. Jayson Tatum on Derrick White's game-winning putback in Game 6 pic.twitter.com/y8B9xvVaN2 — NBA TV May 28, 2023 Celtics: The Celtics are 5-0 when facing elimination this season, 3-0 on the road.

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NBA roundup: Orlando Magic stuns Miami Heat after franchise-record rally; Warriors beat Timberwolves
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3 days, 6 hours ago

NBA roundup: Orlando Magic stuns Miami Heat after franchise-record rally; Warriors beat Timberwolves

The Hindu  

Holding visiting Miami to just eight fourth-quarter points, the Orlando Magic set a franchise record in rallying from 22 points down at the start of the final period to beat the Heat, 121-114, on Saturday. Bam Adebayo scored 23 points and grabbed six rebounds, Terry Rozier notched another 23 points off the bench and Tyler Herro recorded 22 points, six …

Miami faces Brooklyn, looks to stop 3-game skid
3 days, 8 hours ago

Miami faces Brooklyn, looks to stop 3-game skid

Associated Press  

Brooklyn Nets vs. Miami Heat Miami; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Miami will try to end its three-game losing streak when the Heat take on Brooklyn. The Nets average 109.2 points per game, 0.7 fewer than the 109.9 the Heat allow to opponents. Cameron Johnson is scoring 19.1 points per game and averaging 4.4 rebounds for the Nets. LAST …

Magic tie franchise record with 25-point comeback in 121-114 win over Heat
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3 days, 12 hours ago

Magic tie franchise record with 25-point comeback in 121-114 win over Heat

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Cole Anthony scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half and the Orlando Magic tied their largest comeback in franchise history to beat the Miami Heat 121-114 after trailing by 25 points on Saturday night. The Magic also trailed by 22 entering the fourth quarter before outscoring the Heat 37-8. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 24 points …

Heat knock off Raptors for fourth straight win
1 week, 5 days ago

Heat knock off Raptors for fourth straight win

Hindustan Times  

Bam Adebayo scored 21 points and grabbed a game-high 16 rebounds, leading the host Miami Heat to a 114-104 win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night. Miami, which won its season-best fourth straight game, also got a game-high 23 points from Tyler Herro. Toronto lost its fourth straight game, and the Raptors have the worst road record in the …

Tyler Herro (34 pts) helps Heat cool off Cavs
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Tyler Herro (34 pts) helps Heat cool off Cavs

Hindustan Times  

Tyler Herro scored 19 of his game-high 34 points in the third quarter as the host Miami Heat handed the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers a rare loss, 122-113, on Sunday night. Cavaliers star Evan Mobley - who scored 41 points against Charlotte on Saturday did not return after reportedly suffering a sprained left ankle in the second quarter. Cavaliers star Donovan …

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points
2 weeks, 3 days ago

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points

The Hindu  

Jordan Poole scored 39 points to help the host Washington Wizards overcome Nikola Jokic’s career-high 56 points and beat the Denver Nuggets 122-113 on Saturday to end its 16-game losing streak. Pistons 120, Knicks 111 Cade Cunningham finished with 29 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds to lead Detroit to its first win over host New York in 17 tries. …

Herro scores 31, Heat roll past LeBron and struggling Lakers 134-93
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Herro scores 31, Heat roll past LeBron and struggling Lakers 134-93

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Tyler Herro scored 21 of his 31 points in the third quarter and the Miami Heat set a franchise record for assists in beating the Los Angeles Lakers 134-93 on Wednesday night. LeBron James scored 29 points for the Lakers, who have lost six of eight — their last two by a combined 70 points. Key stat Herro …

LeBron James struggles as Wolves humble Lakers; Jaylen Brown helps Miami beat Boston in NBA 2024-25
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LeBron James struggles as Wolves humble Lakers; Jaylen Brown helps Miami beat Boston in NBA 2024-25

The Hindu  

Rudy Gobert scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away for a 109-80 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night in Minneapolis. Hawks 124, Pelicans 112 De’Andre Hunter celebrated his 27th birthday by scoring 22 points to lead Atlanta past visiting New Orleans, extending the Hawks’ season-best winning streak to four games. Celtics …

Brown scores 29, Pritchard adds 25 bench points to lead Celtics past Heat 108-89
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Brown scores 29, Pritchard adds 25 bench points to lead Celtics past Heat 108-89

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, Jayson Tatum had 18 points and 11 rebounds and Payton Pritchard scored 25 off the bench on Monday night as the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 108-89. Miami scored the first seven points and then went cold while the Celtics ran off 17 of the next 19 points to take the lead. …

Cavs get 17th win as Celtics edge T-Wolves and Heat burn in OT
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Cavs get 17th win as Celtics edge T-Wolves and Heat burn in OT

China Daily  

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell celebrates after hitting a three point basket during the second half against the Toronto Raptors during a NBA game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio, USA on November 24, 2024. WASHINGTON - Donovan Mitchell and reserve Ty Jerome each scored 26 points to spark the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers over Toronto 122-108 on Sunday while Boston …

Miami takes on Milwaukee following overtime win
1 month ago

Miami takes on Milwaukee following overtime win

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat Miami; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -2; over/under is 221.5 BOTTOM LINE: Miami hosts the Milwaukee Bucks after the Heat took down the Dallas Mavericks 123-118 in overtime. Milwaukee is the Eastern Conference leader with 35.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Giannis Antetokounmpo averaging 9.8. The Bucks average 113.1 points per …

Celtics Dominate Hornets, Clinching Second Straight Night in Charlotte
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Celtics Dominate Hornets, Clinching Second Straight Night in Charlotte

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-103 in a rematch of the season. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 29 points, while Derrick White added 18 points and eight rebounds. LaMelo Ball had 36 points for the Hornets, but he was fouled out for the second straight game. The Celtics improved to 6-1, while the Hornets remain winless at …

Knicks Rally to Defeat Heat in Thrilling Thriller
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Knicks Rally to Defeat Heat in Thrilling Thriller

Associated Press  

The New York Knicks rallied to beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Wednesday night. Karl-Anthony Towns had 44 points and 13 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half. The Knicks led by 13 points in the third quarter before flipping the game, and they went on to win 87-80.

Heat Dominate Pistons, Clinching Victory in Thriller
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Heat Dominate Pistons, Clinching Victory in Thriller

Associated Press  

The Miami Heat defeated the Detroit Pistons 106-98 on Monday night. Jimmy Butler had a double-double with 23 points and seven assists, while Terry Rozier added 20 points and the Heat pulled away in the fourth quarter. The Heat dominated the first half, outscoring the Pistons 39-18 and holding a 64-53 lead at halftime. The Heat won the game 106-98, …

Heat Dominate Hornets in Thrilling Fourth-Quarter Showdown
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Heat Dominate Hornets in Thrilling Fourth-Quarter Showdown

Associated Press  

The Miami Heat defeated the Charlotte Hornets 114-106 in their season opener. Jimmy Butler had a double-double with 13 points and 8 assists, while Tyler Herro added 22 points and 5 3-pointers. The Heat dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring the Hornets 33-18 in the final period. The Hornets struggled with 20 turnovers and missed several free throws in the crucial …

Heat Today: Miami prepares to honor Dwyane Wade, regroup against Hornets this weekend
2 months ago

Heat Today: Miami prepares to honor Dwyane Wade, regroup against Hornets this weekend

New York Times  

What’s better than moving past a blowout loss to open the regular season? ET Last Heat game: 116-97 loss vs. Orlando Magic Upcoming opponent, head-to-head in last 10: at Charlotte Hornets Last head-to-head meeting: 104-87 Heat win on Jan. 14, 2024 Key Heat injuries: None Key Hornets injuries: Brandon Miller Two Heat players to watch Jimmy Butler: During Wednesday’s loss …

Celtics take season’s worth of lessons into Game 5 of NBA Finals with latest chance to secure title
6 months, 1 week ago

Celtics take season’s worth of lessons into Game 5 of NBA Finals with latest chance to secure title

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Celtics picked the most inopportune time to play their worst game of the season. They’re not going to roll over,” Celtics reserve Sam Hauser said. They’re desperate.. They’re not going to make it easy on us.” As humbling as Game 4’s loss was, history will be on the Celtics’ side for Game 5. “It’s a great opportunity …

NBA Finals 2023-24: Luka Doncic, Mavs avert sweep with Game 4 blowout
6 months, 1 week ago

NBA Finals 2023-24: Luka Doncic, Mavs avert sweep with Game 4 blowout

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half, Kyrie Irving added 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks avoided a sweep with a 122-84 rout of the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday. Doncic started a 10-0 spurt in the first quarter with a floater and closed it with a driving layup …

Doncic scores 29, Mavericks roll past the Celtics 122-84 to avoid a sweep in the NBA Finals
6 months, 1 week ago

Doncic scores 29, Mavericks roll past the Celtics 122-84 to avoid a sweep in the NBA Finals

Hindustan Times  

DALLAS — Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half, Kyrie Irving added 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks emphatically extended their season on Friday night, fending off elimination by beating the Boston Celtics 122-84 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Doncic scores 29, Mavericks roll past the Celtics 122-84 to avoid a sweep in …

Doncic scores 29, Mavericks roll past the Celtics 122-84 to avoid a sweep in the NBA Finals
6 months, 1 week ago

Doncic scores 29, Mavericks roll past the Celtics 122-84 to avoid a sweep in the NBA Finals

Associated Press  

DALLAS — There were two options for the Dallas Mavericks. The 38-point final margin was the third-biggest ever in an NBA Finals game, behind only Chicago beating Utah 96-54 in 1998 and the Celtics beating the Los Angeles Lakers 131-92 in 2008. They just played harder.” The loss — Boston’s first in five weeks — snapped the Celtics’ 10-game postseason …

NBA Finals: Mavericks roll to blowout victory over Celtics in Game 4
6 months, 1 week ago

NBA Finals: Mavericks roll to blowout victory over Celtics in Game 4

LA Times  

Dallas star Luka Doncic celebrates during the Mavericks’ win over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night. They just played harder.” The loss — Boston’s first in five weeks — snapped the Celtics’ 10-game postseason winning streak, longest in franchise history, plus took away the chance they had at being the first team in …

Mavericks obliterate Celtics by historic margin in Game 4 to avoid NBA Finals sweep
6 months, 1 week ago

Mavericks obliterate Celtics by historic margin in Game 4 to avoid NBA Finals sweep

New York Times  

DALLAS — Deficits like the one the Dallas Mavericks face in the NBA Finals are never overcome, nor do they interrupt the pride of the team trying to dig itself out of such a deep hole. Luka Dončić scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half of Game 4, the Mavericks built one of the largest halftime leads …

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 106-99 to Take 3-0 Lead
6 months, 1 week ago

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 106-99 to Take 3-0 Lead

News 18  

The Boston Celtics, fueled by their star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, held off a furious Dallas rally to beat the Mavericks 106-99 on Wednesday and take a 3-0 stranglehold on the NBA finals. Brown scored 15 of his 30 in a scorching third quarter and the Celtics held on to move within one victory of a record-setting …

Celtics defeat Mavericks to take commanding 3-0 lead in NBA Finals
6 months, 1 week ago

Celtics defeat Mavericks to take commanding 3-0 lead in NBA Finals

LA Times  

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown shared a long hug after helping Boston avoid the biggest collapse in an NBA Finals game since at least 1997. The Mavs almost pulled off a crazy comeback to avoid the big hole — 13 years after Dallas had the biggest fourth-quarter rally in the play-by-play era of the NBA Finals when a 15-point comeback …

Celtics hold off Mavericks to lead NBA Finals 3-0 as Luka Dončić fouls out late
6 months, 1 week ago

Celtics hold off Mavericks to lead NBA Finals 3-0 as Luka Dončić fouls out late

New York Times  

DALLAS — If the dynamics of this series, these playoffs or the entire season, for that matter, were going to change, Wednesday night in Game 3 of the NBA Finals was the time. “We’re not necessarily saying ‘one more’ or anything like that — we are just saying, however long it takes,” said Tatum, who had a long embrace with …

Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 105-98 for 2-0 NBA Finals Lead
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 105-98 for 2-0 NBA Finals Lead

News 18  

The Boston Celtics, fueled by 26 points from Jrue Holiday, thwarted a desperate Dallas rally in the final minutes to beat the Mavericks 105-98 on Sunday and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. “But at the end of the day, we’ve got to make shots to win the game.” The pressure will be on back in Dallas, with …

NBA Finals: Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Finals: Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jrue Holiday led the scoring. Holiday had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and White sprinted down the court to swat away the Mavericks’ last chance on Sunday night as Boston beat Dallas 105-98 to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. AP AUDIO: Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals as series heads to …

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics beat Dallas Mavericks 105-98 for 2-0 lead
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics beat Dallas Mavericks 105-98 for 2-0 lead

Al Jazeera  

An all-round team effort with offence and defence helped the Celtics go to Game 3 in Dallas with a 2-0 lead. The Boston Celtics, fueled by 26 points from Jrue Holiday, thwarted a desperate Dallas rally in the final minutes to beat the Mavericks 105-98 and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Holiday credited Tatum for keeping the …

NBA Finals: Jrue Holiday helps power Celtics past Mavericks for 2-0 series lead
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Finals: Jrue Holiday helps power Celtics past Mavericks for 2-0 series lead

LA Times  

Boston guard Jrue Holiday shoots over Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington during the Celtics’ 105-98 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. Jrue Holiday had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and Jayson Tatum made up for a rough shooting night with 12 assists and nine rebounds as the Boston Celtics beat the Dallas …

Celtics rout Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of NBA Finals behind Brown, returning Porzingis
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics rout Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of NBA Finals behind Brown, returning Porzingis

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Kristaps Porzingis didn’t want to make predictions about how his body would respond heading into the NBA Finals after he spent more than a month on the sideline with a calf injury. Jaylen Brown scored 22 points, Porzingis made an immediate impact off the bench and added 20 and the Boston Celtics powered past the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 …

Boston hosts Dallas to start NBA Finals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Boston hosts Dallas to start NBA Finals

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -6.5; over/under is 214.5 NBA FINALS: Celtics host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics host the Dallas Mavericks to open the NBA Finals. The Celtics won the last regular season matchup 138-110 on March 2 led by 32 points from Jayson Tatum, while Luka …

Celtics, back in NBA Finals after 2022 defeat, aim to show they learned from loss
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics, back in NBA Finals after 2022 defeat, aim to show they learned from loss

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Celtics vs. Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals BOSTON — There was a championship celebrated on the parquet court inside TD Garden just two years ago. Only, it wasn’t the Boston Celtics doing the celebrating, but the Golden State Warriors — who defeated the C’s in six games to settle the 2022 …

Celtics rally late again to close out Pacers for 4-0 sweep in Eastern Conference finals
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics rally late again to close out Pacers for 4-0 sweep in Eastern Conference finals

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Derrick White stood stoically at midcourt as his teammates celebrated Monday night. He saw Jayson Tatum toss the ball high into the air, Al Horford run toward the coaching staff and looking for his son long before Jaylen Brown hoisted the Eastern Conference finals MVP trophy. White, meanwhile, seemed ready to get back to work after making the …

NBA Playoffs: Celtics take a 3-1 lead in the East semifinal series, Thunder levels series against Mavericks
7 months, 1 week ago

NBA Playoffs: Celtics take a 3-1 lead in the East semifinal series, Thunder levels series against Mavericks

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and the Boston Celtics beat the severely short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 109-102 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their East semifinal series. Jaylen Brown added 27 for the Celtics, who can close out Cleveland with a win in Game 5 on Wednesday night at home. Thunder 100 - 96 …

NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers Stun Celtics in Game 2, Luka Doncic Ties Up OKC Series 1-1 for Mavericks
7 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers Stun Celtics in Game 2, Luka Doncic Ties Up OKC Series 1-1 for Mavericks

News 18  

Cleveland and Dallas turned the tables on their top-seeded opponents on Thursday, the Cavaliers shocking the Boston Celtics and the Mavericks silencing the Thunder to level their NBA playoff series at one game apiece. Mitchell scored 23 of his 29 points in the second half and received plenty of support from “attack-minded” teammates as the Cavs bounced back from a …

Top-seeded Celtics roll over Heat and into second round. They’ll play Cleveland or Orlando
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Top-seeded Celtics roll over Heat and into second round. They’ll play Cleveland or Orlando

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics ran away from the rest of the NBA in the regular season. The team that won 64 games to claim the league’s overall top seed dumped the Miami Heat in five games, winning 118-84 on Wednesday night to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. “We got past the first step,” said Celtics guard Derrick White, …

Mavericks-Clippers, Heat-Celtics set for pivotal Game 5s in their first-round series
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mavericks-Clippers, Heat-Celtics set for pivotal Game 5s in their first-round series

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks are all tied up after four games in a series that’s been a back-and-forth thriller with big finishes, surprising twists and an intriguingly counterintuitive narrative. Los Angeles evened it in Game 4 on Sunday with a 116-111 win at Dallas despite playing without Kawhi Leonard and blowing a 31-point …

Heat rule rookie forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. out of Game 5 vs. Celtics with hip injury
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Heat rule rookie forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. out of Game 5 vs. Celtics with hip injury

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The Miami Heat will be without yet another starter when they face an elimination game in Boston on Wednesday night. Rookie forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. did not travel with the team on Tuesday to Boston for a Game 5 against the Celtics, ruled out with a strained right hip flexor. Jaquez Jr. left Game 4 against the Celtics …

Celtics look to secure series victory over the Heat
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics look to secure series victory over the Heat

Associated Press  

Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -14; over/under is 199.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Celtics lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics look to clinch the Eastern Conference first round over the Miami Heat in game five. TOP PERFORMERS: White is scoring 15.2 points per game and averaging 4.2 rebounds for …

Celtics top the Heat to take a 3-1 lead in the East
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics top the Heat to take a 3-1 lead in the East

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Derrick White scored a career-high 38 points, Jayson Tatum added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 102-88 on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series. Bam Adebayo finished with 25 points, 17 rebounds and five assists for Miami, which had a sellout crowd — including …

Derrick White scores 38, Celtics top Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 East playoff series lead
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Derrick White scores 38, Celtics top Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 East playoff series lead

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The good news for the Miami Heat is that the Boston Celtics might not be back in South Florida for a few months. Boston now has full control of this Eastern Conference series, with Derrick White scoring a career-high 38 points on Monday night and leading the top-seeded Celtics past the eighth-seeded Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 …

Boston visits Miami with 2-1 series lead
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Boston visits Miami with 2-1 series lead

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Miami; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -10.5; over/under is 202.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Celtics lead series 2-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics visit the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the series. TOP PERFORMERS: Duncan Robinson is scoring 12.9 points per game and averaging …

Celtics lead wire-to-wire in Miami, roll past Heat 104-84 for 2-1 lead in East series
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics lead wire-to-wire in Miami, roll past Heat 104-84 for 2-1 lead in East series

Associated Press  

MIAMI — For two days, the Boston Celtics lamented getting beaten on their home floor. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 22 points to lead a balanced approach, and the Celtics soundly beat the Miami Heat 104-84 on Saturday night to a take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. The last time either team saw …

Celtics, Heat tied 1-1 heading into game 3
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Celtics, Heat tied 1-1 heading into game 3

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Miami; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -9; over/under is 204 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics are in a 1-1 series tie in the Eastern Conference first round. Jayson Tatum is scoring 26.9 points per game with 8.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists …

NBA Playoffs: Heat Stun Celtics to Level Series, Thunder Demolish Pelicans to Take 2-0 Lead
8 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Heat Stun Celtics to Level Series, Thunder Demolish Pelicans to Take 2-0 Lead

News 18  

The Miami Heat unleashed a barrage of three-pointers to score a series-leveling 111-101 upset over the top-seeded Boston Celtics in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff duel on Wednesday. The win was all the more unexpected given Miami’s 20-point drubbing by Boston in game one on Sunday — something Herro said had motivated the Heat for game two. “We lost badly …

Celtics were beaten at their own game at 3-point line in Game 2 loss to Heat
8 months ago

Celtics were beaten at their own game at 3-point line in Game 2 loss to Heat

Associated Press  

BOSTON — After outscoring the Heat by 42 points from the 3-point line in a 20-point playoff series-opening win, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla knew Miami would adjust for Game 2. Boston, the NBA’s second-best 3-point shooting team, set its own playoff franchise record with 22 3-point makes in Game 1. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said before the game that his …

Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1
8 months ago

Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Miami Heat beat Boston with an unprecedented barrage of 3-pointers on Wednesday night to erase the home-court advantage the Celtics worked all season to establish. Tyler Herro had 24 points and 14 assists, hitting six of Miami’s 23 3-pointers — the most in a playoff game in franchise history — to lead the Heat to a 111-101 …

Top-seeded Celtics, Thunder expecting to see different versions of Heat, Pelicans in Game 2s
8 months ago

Top-seeded Celtics, Thunder expecting to see different versions of Heat, Pelicans in Game 2s

Associated Press  

Jaylen Brown wasn’t sure what happened when he saw Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum take a hard foul from the Heat’s Caleb Martin and crash to the TD Garden floor late in Boston’s first round series-opening win over Miami on Sunday. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault acknowledged his team’s offense wasn’t at the level he’d like, but thinks it was a good …

Boston takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Miami
8 months ago

Boston takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Miami

Associated Press  

Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -14.5; over/under is 204.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Celtics lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics host the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series. Boston is seventh in the Eastern Conference with 10.7 offensive rebounds per …

Six Celtics score in double figures as they cruises past Heat 114-94
8 months ago

Six Celtics score in double figures as they cruises past Heat 114-94

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum notched his first career playoff triple-double with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Boston Celtics past the Miami Heat 114-94 on Sunday to open their first-round playoff series. CLIPPERS 109, MAVERICKS 97 LOS ANGELES — James Harden scored 28 points, Ivica Zubac had a double-double and Los Angeles defeated Luka Doncic and …

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