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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, […]

The Boston Celtics will meet the Miami Heat for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday at the FTX Arena. It’s time to continue our NBA odds coverage with a Celtics-Heat Game 2 prediction and pick.   The Heat defeated the Celtics 118-107 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Boston dominated the first half and seemed to […]

Jimmy Butler came out with a masterful performance in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics. The Miami Heat star dropped a game-high 41 points all over Jayson Tatum and Co. as he led his team to a 118-107 win. The Celtics had no answer for Butler all night long and […]

The Boston Celtics fell to the Miami Heat Tuesday night in Game 1. Now, trailing 0-1, Boston has a lot of obstacles ahead of them in the Eastern Conference Semifinals series. Not only are they on the road again for Game 2, but the Celtics dealing with injuries and a recent COVID-19 outbreak. Al Horford […]

The Miami Heat were victorious in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics, securing a 118-107 win. It was an impressive comeback for the Heat, who trailed the Celtics by eight points at the half. A monster third quarter, a masterclass performance by Jimmy Butler, who dropped 41 points, and an […]

The Boston Celtics were extremely shorthanded in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Starters Al Horford and Marcus Smart were unavailable due to their respective reasons. And, as a result, the Celtics trail the Miami Heat 0-1 ahead of Game 2. Smart was sidelined because of a foot sprain he suffered in Boston’s Eastern […]

Jimmy Butler is that guy. There’s not much else left to be said about the Miami Heat’s franchise player that hasn’t already beed said. He’s been the embodiment of #HeatCulture and the star player of a team that once again has championship aspirations. He had that on full display on Tuesday. On a night when […]

The shorthanded Boston Celtics couldn’t stop Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals, resulting in a 118-107 loss on Tuesday night. Ime Udoka’s Celtics squad had a strong start to the game but eventually fell victim to the Heat’s rampage in the third quarter, which haunted them […]

The Boston Celtics felt the absence of Marcus Smart and Al Horford during their Game 1 loss against the Miami Heat on Tuesday. Despite a decent first half, the Celtics flamed out in the second half, losing the game 118-107. Smart had been dealing with a foot sprain he sustained in Game 7 against the […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics looked poised to take Game 1 on Miami’s home floor. Instead, the Heat turned the tables and took control late. The Celtics led by as much as 13 in the first half which made a Game 1 upset seem completely within reach. Jayson Tatum poured in 21 first-half points […]

Jayson Tatum had another strong performance for the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night, but it just wasn’t enough. It was the Miami Heat who emerged with a 118-107 victory as they drew first blood in their Eastern Conference Finals series. A bit of a silver lining in the loss is the fact that Tatum made […]

The Boston Celtics did not know what hit them in the third quarter of Game 1 against the Miami Heat. The C’s were completely outplayed by their opponents en route to a 39-14 quarter. In the end, the Heat managed to draw first blood in the series after a 118-107 victory. After the loss, Celtics […]

Jimmy Butler proved he is a playoff superstar on Tuesday after he led the Miami Heat to an epic comeback win in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Boston Celtics. Naturally, everyone in the NBA was left in awe. The Heat leader exploded for 41 points on top of nine rebounds, […]

PJ Tucker suffered a bit of an injury scare in the first half of Game 1 against the Boston Celtics. The Miami Heat veteran limped to the locker room in the opening half with an apparent right foot injury, but the good news is that Tucker came back in the second half to help his […]

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade is simply in awe of Jimmy Butler’s performance in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics. Butler had a performance for the ages as he led the Heat to a comeback victory over the Celtics, 118-107. The Miami forward erupted for 41 points, nine rebounds, five […]

Jimmy Butler put on a show on Tuesday night as he led the Miami Heat to a 118-107 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. It was a performance for the ages from the 32-year-old veteran, who set a new franchise record for the Heat — one that not […]

The Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics began their Eastern Conference Finals series on Tuesday night in Miami. Boston controlled the first half and took an eight point lead into the locker room. Then Jimmy Butler took over the game. He outscored the Celtics by himself in the third quarter, 17-14, as Miami would win […]

We are all about to get treated to what should be an epic Eastern Conference Finals showdown between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics. Game 1 is scheduled for Tuesday and already, the smack talking has begun. Heat star Bam Adebayo has taken one of the first shots here as he sent a special […]

Both Marcus Smart and Al Horford have been sidelined for Game 1 of the Boston Celtics’ East Finals series against the Miami Heat, and based on Ime Udoka’s latest comments, their statuses for the next match remain questionable at best. While there is nothing concrete yet on whether Smart and Horford will be available for […]

The Boston Celtics were just hit with a brutal injury update ahead of their Eastern Conference Finals series opener against the Miami Heat on Tuesday. According to Shams Charania, both Marcus Smart and Al Horford will be unavailable for Game 1 in Miami. Celtics‘ Al Horford and Marcus Smart are out for Game 1 vs. […]

Tyler Herro has been one of the Miami Heat’s best players throughout the regular season. His Sixth Man of the Year title is a clear testament to this fact. Herro’s production, however, has dipped significantly in the playoffs. From averaging 20.7 points during the regular season, the Heat stud’s scoring has dropped to just 13.8 […]

The NBA is in a beautiful place right now. The Eastern and Western Conference Finals are about to begin with all four teams looking like they have a legitimate shot at making the NBA Finals and winning it all. After nearly a decade of seemingly sure-win dynasties walking this basketball-shaped earth (sorry, Kyrie) it ironically […]

The Eastern Conference Finals are here as the top-seeded Miami Heat will host the Boston Celtics! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-Heat prediction and pick.   On Sunday night, the Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 7 of the second round. The Celtics led by five at the half […]

Boston sports teams feature one of the most passionate fan bases in all of sports. The teams themselves keep tabs on how each other are doing as well. That’s why it came as no surprise to see Red Sox manager Alex Cora keeping a stern eye on the success of the Celtics this season. However, […]