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Coming off a disastrous Game 2 loss in the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals, the Miami Heat bounced back with a truly improbable 109-103 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 3. The Heat built a 26-point cushion in the first half because of their phenomenal defense and spectacular outside shooting. Jimmy Butler missed the second […]

The Miami Heat started Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Boston Celtics on the right foot, running out to a 21-point lead after the first quarter. The Heat led by as many as 26 points in the second quarter before that lead was trimmed down to 15 at halftime, and the […]

It was a painful night for the Boston Celtics on Saturday. The Celtics lost Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat, and they also saw both Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart leave the game with injuries. Tatum and Smart did both return to the game, though their injuries looked scary in […]

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo was quiet for the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals, only tallying 16 points total in Games 1 and 2 combined. The Heat needed more from Bam, and everybody knew it. Well, Adebayo showed up in a big way in Saturday’s shocking Game 3 win, putting up 31 […]

The Boston Celtics imposed their will on the Heat in Game 3 en route to a dominant 127-102 showing to even the series in Miami. But it was a different story in Game 3. The Celtics had the momentum and had stolen home-court advantage from the Heat, but came out completely flat in to start […]

The Boston Celtics’ Game 3 performance was a rollercoaster in the worst way possible. After going down big in the first half against the Heat, they proceeded to come back to within one point of their opponents. However, when they needed it most, their stars buckled. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum both misfired on their […]

Game 3 of Celtics-Heat has been hotly contested on the court, but a lot of the buzz has been players coming off of it. The latest injury scare involved Jayson Tatum. The Celtics superstar was in a scramble for a loose ball with Heat guard Victor Oladipo when he was brushed to the side and […]

The Boston Celtics just got Marcus Smart back in Game 2, but now it looks like he may be back on the injury report. The Celtics guard leapt for a loose ball in Game 3 over a few Miami Heat players. Upon landing, Smart suffered a serious-looking ankle turn that left him screaming amid a […]

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams is “expected” to be out for the decisive Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals series against the Miami Heat due to his left knee injury, as noted by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Boston Celtics C Robert Williams (left knee) is expected to be out for Game 3 vs. Miami tonight, […]

The Miami Heat will look to bounce back as they visit TD Garden and take on the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Ahead of Saturday night’s game, we’ll be making out Heat Game 3 bold predictions.   Miami had a rough outing in Game 2 as the Celtics […]

JJ Redick is proving to be one of the best analysts around. His wealth of knowledge of the game after a long career in the NBA is certainly a reason for that, but he did make some controversial comments last month when discussing Chris Paul’s legacy. When saying CP3 is one of the best point […]

The Miami Heat visit the Boston Celtics for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes our Heat-Celtics prediction, odds, and pick we have laid out below.   Boston bounced back from a 118-107 Game 1 loss, where they squandered […]

The Miami Heat took it on the chin in their blowout loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 2. But it’s not all bad news coming into Game 3. PJ Tucker exited the contest with a knee injury after playing in 22 minutes on Thursday night. But according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the injury […]

The Marcus Smart effect was in full force for the Boston Celtics in their second game against the Miami Heat. With the reigning Defensive Player of the Year back, the vaunted Cs defense got a lot stronger. While Smart’s near-triple double caught all the headlines, one incredible stat proved his value to the squad. Dan […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is enjoying a banner campaign this 2021-22 season, winning the Defensive Player of the Year award while being on the brink of his first NBA Finals appearance. His efforts have earned him a lot more respect around the league, but, surprisingly, there is one soul who doesn’t feel the same […]

The Miami Heat could potentially get a key part of their rotation back for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday against the Boston Celtics. Guard Kyle Lowry, who has missed eight of the last 10 games in the 2022 NBA Playoffs, has been upgraded to questionable for this contest. Via Chris Haynes: […]

The Boston Celtics lost Game 1 of their NBA Playoff matchup against the Miami Heat after entering the locker room with an eight-point lead at the half. A third quarter collapse led to the Celtics’ loss, which was unacceptable in the eyes of the team. No one took the third quarter meltdown harder than Marcus […]

Through the first three games of the 2022 NBA Conference Finals, it has been three straight convincing wins. Neither conference has produced a nailbiter thus far. After the Miami Heat took down the Boston Celtics 118-107 in Game 1, Boston responded with a dominant performance on Thursday night in Game 2. After initially falling behind […]

The Boston Celtics took Game 2 against the Miami Heat Thursday night. This road win was huge for the Celtics for a few reasons. It evened out the Eastern Conference Finals series 1-1, and Boston proved once again that they are a serious championship contending team. Jayson Tatum discussed how put together his team is […]

There were a number of reasons the Boston Celtics flipped the script on the Miami Heat in Game 2. At the top of the list is the return of Marcus Smart. Smart played exactly like he had to make up for his Game 1 absence. He poured in 24 points and led the point of […]

The Boston Celtics have put the Miami Heat in a serious predicament. Despite the series being tied at 1-1, the Celtics’ dominant 127-102 victory on Saturday put the world on notice, proving that the Jayson Tatum-led offense is a dangerous weapon even in a tough road environment. Many have begun speculation on how the Heat […]

The Miami Heat did not know what hit them in Game 2 as the Boston Celtics cruised to a 127-102 blowout win on Thursday night. This was exactly what Bam Adebayo thought of his team’s performance in their embarrassing loss on their own home floor. According to the Heat big man, his team just couldn’t […]

Jimmy Butler dropped 29 points all over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night as he led the Miami Heat in scoring yet again. Despite his strong play, however, the Celtics were still able to blow out the Heat, 127-102, leaving Butler’s heroics with nothing to show for. Also, the 29 points he logged in Game […]

Marcus Smart made headlines on Thursday night after he led the Boston Celtics to a highly impressive 127-102 blowout win against the Miami Heat to even out the Eastern Conference Finals series at 1-1. The newly-crowned Defensive Player of the Year was not only a menace on the defensive end, but he also showcased his […]

The Miami Heat dealt the first blow of the Eastern Conference Finals in Game 1. But the Boston Celtics came back with an even harder haymaker in Game 2, running away with the 127-102 win. The Heat took an early 10-point lead midway through the first quarter, which turned out to be the best they’ll […]

The Boston Celtics were out for blood in Game 2. They came out fired up from the jump and stormed to a 127-102 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday. It was night and day compared to their underwhelming performance in Game 1. Celtics head coach Ime Udoka was vocal on what fueled their huge […]

All eyes were on the Boston Celtics on Thursday night as they looked to even out the series against the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Marcus Smart stole the show for the Celtics and his strong performance drew quite a reaction from Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson. Johnson took […]

Marcus Smart came back with a vengeance on Thursday night as he helped the Boston Celtics blow out the Miami Heat, 127-102, in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. After missing Game 1 due to an injury, Smart absolutely made up for lost time on Thursday. The newly-minted Defensive Player of the Year came […]

It was clear after the Boston Celtics’ Game 1 collapse that they badly needed Marcus Smart back. The newly-crowned Defensive Player of the Year is the glue that held this team together for a long time. Without him and Al Horford on the court, the Cs looked like a completely different team in the worst […]

The Boston Celtics are rolling over the Miami Heat… again. Jayson Tatum and co. have been absolutely electric in the first half of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals yet again. It’s led to them taking a huge lead over their opponents yet again in the first half. This time, though, there’s something different […]

The NBA Playoffs are underway and all eyes are on the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. Both organizations are battling out to see who will represent the Eastern Conference in the Finals. However, the postseason has been plagued with questionable calls throughout or lack thereof. So much so, that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James […]

Max Strus has been playing some of his best basketball for the Miami Heat in the postseason. He’s no star, but he’s been an important element to the success this team has achieved not only in the playoffs but throughout the season as well. For those that may not know, Strus actually first entered the […]

Boston Celtics legendary player Bob Cousy recently sat down for an interview with SiriusXM Radio. During the interview, Cousy gave props to many players from his generation in an attempt to defend the players of his era. He would go on to say who he believed is the greatest small forward to ever play the […]

ESPN’s “First Take” program has produced plenty of headlines as of late, which include last month’s notable comments made by JJ Redick on former Boston Celtics point guard Bob Cousy. In a debate with Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, Redick noted that an NBA championship win for Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul would put the veteran […]

The Boston Celtics were playing short-handed in their Game 1 loss to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday. Both center Al Horford and Defensive Player of the Year, Marcus Smart, missed the game. Smart is currently listed as probable for Game 2 with his foot sprain. Horford was initially considered to be […]

The Boston Celtics will be looking to bounce back in Game 2 after a brutal loss in the series opener to the Miami Heat. Marcus Smart is expected to return to the lineup after missing Game 1, while Derrick White is out due to the birth of his newborn. Al Horford meanwhile, was in health […]

The Boston Celtics were outplayed by the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday, losing 118-107 in South Beach. But, it didn’t help that Marcus Smart and Al Horford both didn’t suit up. Smart will likely return for Game 2 after sustaining a foot injury, which is huge for the […]

The Boston Celtics didn’t have Marcus Smart for Game 1 of the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals because of a mid-foot sprain. The Celtics certainly missed Smart’s presence, with Jimmy Butler and the Heat dominating the second half in a 118-107 Miami victory. Boston could really use the guard back because of his importance on both […]

The Boston Celtics will go to battle anew against the Miami Heat this Thursday night likely without at least three players, including Derrick White, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Boston Celtics say Derrick White is out tonight against the Miami Heat due to personal reasons. — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) May 19, 2022 However, […]