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The Celtics host the Heat in the NBA playoffs on Wednesday in Game 5! The Celtics have owned this series after allowing the Heat to win one game due to their lights-out shooting. The Celtics can now end the series back home and hold a 3-1 lead. We now continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-Celtics […]

After falling in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Game 7, the Boston Celtics’ front office knew something had to change. Yet, few expected just how monumental Boston’s roster shake-up would be at the hands of president of basketball operations Brad Stevens. In June, Stevens tried to deal 2023 Sixth Man of the […]

The Boston Celtics have fallen victim to numerous unlikely heroes while playing the Miami Heat in the postseason. However, during a 102-88 victory on Monday night, the C’s gave the Heat a taste of their own medicine thanks to a career-best performance from guard Derrick White. Boston grabbed a 3-1 series lead after White tallied […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat in Game 4 of their playoff series on Monday. Boston took a 3-1 series lead following their 102-88 Game 4 victory, but injury trouble was a concern in the affair. Kristaps Porzingis endured an injury scare during the contest. Later in the game Jayson Tatum […]

It was far from pretty, but the Boston Celtics took a 3-1 series lead over the Miami Heat with a 102-88 victory on Monday night. Normally, a double-digit win like this would be hard to complain about, especially in the postseason. However, Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis exited the contest late in the second quarter due […]

Everything was going well for the Boston Celtics. While the Miami Heat locked up their star duo on the wings in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, Derrick White took over which led to him popping off for 38 points. Joe Mazzulla called the right plays and even had some nasty counter sets whenever Erik Spoelstra […]

The Miami Heat find themselves down 3-1 in the NBA Playoffs first round series against the Boston Celtics after dropping their second straight Monday night, 102-88. Heat stars Bam Adebayo and Caleb Martin along with head coach Erik Spoelstra talk about one of the main motivations they have to win Game 5 and save the […]

The Miami Heat got blown out at home (again) in Game 4 of their first-round series versus the Boston Celtics, but despite the lopsided nature of the contest, it did not end without controversy. With the Celtics up by 13 points with a little over five minutes left in regulation, Boston star forward Jayson Tatum […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum may have had a bone to pick after Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin’s controversial foul on him at the end of Game 1 of this Eastern Conference Quarterfinals tilt. The five-time All-Star may have taken it personally, despite his previous claim that Martin’s foul was just “playoff basketball.” Tatum put […]

The Boston Celtics are getting closer to advancing to the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Celtics beat the Heat 102-88 in Game 4 of their intense Eastern Conference quarterfinal. Of course, Miami center Bam Adebayo gave Boston a hard time, but one of his plays drew ire amongst fans. Derrick White attempted […]

The end seems near for the Miami Heat in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. After suffering a 102-88 loss to the Boston Celtics at home in Game 4, Miami finds itself down 3-1 in the series. With that said, let’s take a look at some of the reasons that led to Miami’s doom on Monday night. […]

The Miami Heat drop a second straight game to the Boston Celtics Monday night, 102-88, to give them a 3-1 series deficit in the first round of the playoffs. While they stole a game in Boston, they were swept on their home floor as they tried to make the matchup as competitive as possible. Heat […]

The only thing holding the Boston Celtics back from Banner 18 is their ability to keep everyone healthy. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown can dominate the wings with their scoring. Meanwhile, Derrick White and Jrue Holiday can lock up anyone on the perimeter. Arguably, the most important piece of Joe Mazzulla’s squad is the Kristaps […]

As the Miami Heat are in a precarious spot in their battle against the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, there could be some ways for the team to still be competitive. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke before an integral Game 4 down 2-1 in the series to talk about […]

The Boston Celtics had the No. 1 offensive rating this regular season, and they used their well-balanced offense to torch opponents. But during their 104-84 victory in Game 3 over the Miami Heat on Saturday night, the Celtics’ defense shined bright. By simply looking at the first quarter box score, it’s clear that the Celtics […]

On Saturday evening, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics took a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first round matchup vs the Miami Heat with an impressive 104-84 road win vs the Miami Heat in a game that wasn’t even really as close as the final score might suggest. Heading into the contest, many fans […]

On Saturday evening, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics took a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first round matchup vs the Miami Heat with a dominating 104-84 road win vs the Miami Heat in a game that wasn’t even really as “close” as the final margin suggested. Coming into the game, many were wondering […]

The Miami Heat are preparing to bounce back in a huge way for Game 4 after a frustrating Saturday night in the 104-84 loss to the Boston Celtics. However, the injury report is a mixed bag with players that will miss the crucial contest, but also features the likely return of a key player for […]

Coming into the 2023-24 NBA season, it was all about the stars of the Boston Celtics and their new additions. And rightfully so, as the Green Team’s starting five was one of the best in the league and boasts four past and present All-Stars. However, bench play has also been crucial to the Celtics’ success, […]

The Boston Celtics will attempt to take a commanding 3-1 series lead as they play the Miami Heat for Game 4 on Monday at the Kayseya Arena. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Celtics-Heat Game 4 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Celtics defeated the Heat 104-84 […]

It didn’t take long for the 64-win Boston Celtics to face some adversity in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. In Game 2 of their opening round series against the undermanned Miami Heat, the Celts were stunned in front of over 19,000 fans at the TD Garden, giving up 23 three-pointers (a Heat postseason record) and surrendering […]

The NBA world was shocked earlier this week when the eight seed Miami Heat took down the best team in basketball, the Boston Celtics, in game two of their series on the road. The Celtics finished with far and away the best record in the NBA this regular season, and they are big favorites over […]

The Boston Celtics failed to protect their home court in a disappointing Game 2 loss to the Miami Heat, so they took their talents to South Beach instead and dominated on the road in Game 3, prevailing 104-84 on Saturday night. This first-round series has been full of twists and turns, most notably from 3-point […]

After the Boston Celtics suffered an embarrassing loss in Game 2 to the banged-up Miami Heat, many believed that Jayson Tatum and the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference were in major trouble. No one is singing the same tune this time, though, as Boston just reminded Miami and everyone else why it entered […]

The Miami Heat fell to the Boston Celtics Saturday night in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs first round where they are now in a 2-1 series deficit, despite having all the momentum after stealing one in Game 2 on their opponent’s home floor. Heat stars Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro along with head coach […]

After stealing one game at the Boston Celtics’ parquet floors, the expected outcomes came out on top for the Miami Heat. Coach Erik Spoelstra had issues fixing the team’s rotations given the injuries that they are currently dealing with. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown continuously got to their spots while everyone else on Coach Joe […]

The Miami Heat drop Game 3 against the Boston Celtics inside the Kaseya Center, 104-84, as they now trail 2-1 in the series. Miami had an impressive Game 2 where they upset the Celtics on their home floor, but couldn’t recreate the success on their own. Heat fall in Game 3, 104-84, to the Boston […]

Jimmy Butler may not be playing for the Miami Heat in their first-round NBA Playoffs series against the Boston Celtics, but he is finding ways to make an impression nonetheless. With his hair in pigtails, the one-of-a-kind character provided the public with another notable soundbite, while possibly giving the Celtics a little more motivation in […]

The Miami Heat aren’t just battling the Boston Celtics, as injuries have been a problem here in the postseason. They’ve been without Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier and it sounds like they’ll be without another key player on the roster for Game 3. Reports indicate that veteran guard, Delon Wright, is officially ruled out, according […]

The consensus for the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat series was that the Celtics had a chance to sweep the Jimmy Butler-less heat. The Heat eliminated that possibility when they upset the Celtics in Game 2. Miami kept it close all game before shooting the lights out from three to run away with the lead. […]

Everything is heightened during the NBA playoffs. The intensity coming from the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics has been notable as physical play has picked up from the often-routine regular season. In addition to the teams’ players and coaching staffs, fan reaction has gone over the edge as well. While both teams have been […]

At this point, every team in the NBA Playoffs has played at least two games. For some teams, they are thrilled to be up 2-0 in their series, as they are just two wins away from advancing to the conference semifinals. Those on the opposite side of this spectrum are not so pleased, as going […]

The Miami Heat had its work cut out for it entering Game 2. Without Jimmy Butler — a proven massive playoff contributor — and still on the road, the Heat faced a tall task of opposing the No. 1-seeded Boston Celtics already down one game to begin the two teams’ first-round NBA playoffs series. On […]

No matter who’s on either side for a series between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat, it’s going to be a battle. Game 2 of the first-round postseason matchup between the Eastern Conference rivals proved that, as an undermanned Heat squad upset the C’s 111-101 on Wednesday night. Despite the absence of star Jimmy Butler, […]

Well, that’s a result that no one really expected to happen, huh. Game 2 of the Boston Celtics-Miami Heat series went in favor of the visiting team. How did they win? Well, a white-hot shooting day for Caleb Martin and the Heat’s sharpshooters spelled doom for the first-seeded Celtics. Boston just couldn’t keep up with […]

The Boston Celtics were expected to run through the Eastern Conference, especially after their dominant Game 1 win against the Miami Heat. But the classic Heat Culture embodied by Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra struck again as Miami stole Game 2 at TD Garden even without Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier. The Heat made 23 […]

The Boston Celtics opened their postseason campaign with a blowout 114-94 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 1 of their first-round series, and it seemed like all was well in the world. The Heat have been a thorn in the Celtics side in the playoffs over the past few years, but without Jimmy Butler […]

The Boston Celtics aren’t some regular-season paper tiger. Any team in NBA history would struggle to emerge victorious when its opponent shoots 53.5% from beyond the arc en route to 23 made triples. Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier both remained sidelined, but the shorthanded Miami Heat’s stunning 111-101 victory over Boston in Game 2 should […]

Shaquille O’Neal is a rich man but he just got a little richer after Game 2 of the first-round series between two of his former teams, the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics, Wednesday night. Before the game, Shaq predicted that Miami would beat Boston by 10 points and made a bet on it against […]