NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 158

The Boston Celtics are heading back to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2010 after beating the Miami Heat in Game 7 on Sunday. While Danny Ainge may not be with the organization anymore, he’s still a C’s legend and played a massive part in shaping this roster into what it is right […]

The Miami Heat enjoyed a successful 2021-2022 NBA season. They finished with the best record in the Eastern Conference and set up a potential dynasty for years to come. Players such as Tyler Herro, Max Strus, Gabe Vincent and others took steps in the right direction. It was also the first season Miami featured their […]

Kyle Lowry was seemingly a match made in heaven for the Miami Heat. The scrappy guard brings tenacity and competitiveness on an every-night basis. He brings high-level defense, a winning attitude, and is comfortable playing within his role. Lowry came to the Heat in a sign-and-trade agreement this past offseason. Miami elected to hand Lowry […]

Jayson Tatum led the Boston Celtics to a Game 7 Eastern Conference Finals victory over the Miami Heat with 26 points, 6 assists, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 1 steal. He hit a number of clutch shots from the field which ultimately halted a Heat comeback. Boston is now looking to win their first NBA […]

When the Boston Celtics took a 3-2 lead over the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals, the series seemed all but over. Miami had scored less than 85 points in consecutive games and the Celtics had an opportunity to clinch at home. But Jimmy Butler posted a 47-point performance to lead the Heat to […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics barely edged the Miami Heat in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, setting up a battle against the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. Tatum won the first-ever Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals MVP thanks to his efforts. After the thrilling game, which almost saw the […]

The Boston Celtics have officially punched their ticket to the NBA Finals for the 22nd time in franchise history. Despite a hard-fought series from the Miami Heat, it was clear the Celtics were the better team and proved so. The 100-96 victory secured the series win for the Celtics even with a strong comeback attempt […]

Annually, there will always be that old, ringless player whose team made the NBA Playoffs and one many would love to see go all the way and win a ring for himself. In the 2022 NBA Finals, that guy is Boston Celtics big man Al Horford, who is just four wins away from finally reaching […]

Jimmy Butler did everything he could for the Miami Heat. The veteran wing was the driving force of the Heat this season, and nearly lifted them to an NBA Finals appearance. All that stood between the two were the Celtics and Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The series came down to one final […]

The Boston Celtics found a way to defeat the Miami Heat in Game 7. It was a hard-fought battle, but Boston overcame Miami with a ton of help from Jayson Tatum. The rising superstar shared an emotional message after the game though, as he apparently sent a text message to Kobe Bryant before tip-off. In […]

The Boston Celtics narrowly defeated the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals to book a date with the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. Boston posted a tenacious effort en route to the victory. Jimmy Butler and the Heat gave all they had, but ultimately came up just short. Celtics coach Ime Udoka […]

The Boston Celtics dealt the Miami Heat a gut-wrenching loss in Game 7 of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Finals down in South Beach, but credit must still be given to the best East team in the regular season. For one, they have a really classy head coach in Erik Spoelstra, who had nothing but […]

The 2022 Boston Celtics may be getting their first taste of the NBA Finals, but this is a franchise that’s no stranger to the biggest stage in basketball. Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart and the rest of the Celtics are four wins away from hoisting up Boston’s first Larry O’Brien Trophy in over a […]

Jimmy Butler’s final shot of Game 7 will surely be a talking point amongst NBA fans. The Miami Heat were mounting a massive comeback in the waning moments of the game. Max Strus broke his ice-cold streak and took the once-double-digit Celtic lead to 2 points. They had the Cs exactly where they wanted them. […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum entered Game 7 against the Miami Heat with only one thing in mind: win. Sure enough, that focus and immense desire fueled him and the rest of the team as they booked their ticket to the NBA Finals. Speaking to reporters after the thrilling 100-96 win over the Heat, Tatum […]

The Boston Celtics won the decisive Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, but the NBA world was still busy talking about Jimmy Butler and his missed shot to give the Miami Heat the lead with seconds remaining. With the Heat down two points and less than 20 seconds left in the contest, Butler stopped […]

It just seems perfect that Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum won the first Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals MVP trophy. From a Celtic legend to a player who is on his way there, Bird would be so proud. Naturally, Tatum himself was ecstatic about the win. After all, he could only dream about leading the […]

It’s no secret amongst NBA fans that Jayson Tatum is a huge Kobe Bryant fan. You can see it in the way the Celtics star talks about the late legend. You can see it in his playing style. Tatum will be the first one to admit that he looked up to Bryant in the same […]

The Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat put on a show Sunday night in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics survived a late push from the Heat to win on the road once again, 100-96. After the game, Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum was named Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals MVP. However, before […]

After the Boston Celtics booked their ticket to the championship against the Golden State Warriors, the opening NBA Finals odds quickly dropped as well. Naturally, the Dubs head into the finale as the slight favorites. Per FanDuel, the Celtics open up as 3.5 underdogs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. That is not a […]

The Miami Heat were this close to making it back to the NBA Finals. After trailing for nearly the entire game, they went on a spirited comeback attempt in the final minutes of Game 7. Victory was nearly in their grasp… until it wasn’t. The Celtics stood strong and punched their ticket to the Finals, at the […]

Jimmy Butler is one of the most clutch players in the NBA today. When the chips are down and you need a shot to save the game, the series, or the season, you turn to Jimmy G Buckets. However, even the most clutch players in the league fall short, as the Miami Heat unfortunately learned. […]

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry did not only sell fouls with his play in Game 7 against the Boston Celtics, but he also drew the ire of the NBA Twitterverse for his frequent flopping throughout the contest. Lowry will do everything he can to win. If that means he has to sell fouls to destroy […]

The Dallas Mavericks simply came up short against the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. However, Mavs owner Mark Cuban believes they could have had a better fighting chance if they were not missing Tim Hardaway Jr. Cuban is not making any excuses about the loss. The Warriors made it clear to the […]

Andre Iguodala and Stephen Curry have a long and storied history together. The two players first joined up in 2013, when Iggy joined the Golden State Warriors. Since then, the duo have been through a lot together: from winning championships to struggling in the biggest moments of their tenure. It’s no surprise, then, that Curry […]

Jayson Tatum is the Boston Celtics’ most important player, but he had some purple and gold on him for Game 7 against the Miami Heat. JT rocked a Los Angeles Lakers armband with his idol Kobe Bryant’s number 24 sown on it. If that’s not a Game 7 motivator for someone who idolized and patterned […]

After long runs through the NBA playoffs, the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat are fighting for a trip to the NBA Finals. In Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Celtics have the chance to avenge their loss to the Heat in the 2020 conference finals and get back to the Finals for the […]

Steve Kerr admits the Golden State Warriors had to go through a “rocky path” to get back to the NBA Finals, but he did emphasize the Dubs never lost belief that they can return to the biggest stage in all of basketball. Speaking to reporters as the Warriors gear up for Game 1 of the […]

Sunday night, the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat will face off in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Not many believed there would be a Game 7, as Boston dominated the Heat in Miami in Game 5. The Heat looked old, tired and banged up. Boston finally looked fresh and ready to finish […]

Stephen Curry’s place among the all-time greats has been a major talking point in the past few days. While the takes have been mixed with positive and negative remarks, one things is certain: the Golden State Warriors superstar is a proven winner. Of course some would argue that he got a ton of All-Star help, […]

The Miami Heat could get a massive boost in time for Game 7 against the Boston Celtics after Tyler Herro showed signs that he could play. While there are concerns about the sharpshooter’s overall health, head coach Erik Spoelstra eased those worries. Speaking to reporters before the do-or-die showdown, Coach Spo shared how they made […]

The Miami Heat have faced injuries to several key players, namely Tyler Herro and Kyle Lowry, throughout the 2022 NBA playoffs. While Lowry has been able to contribute for most of the Eastern Conference Finals series against the Boston Celtics, Herro has missed the last three games. Fortunately for Miami, their young scoring machine will […]

If the Boston Celtics want to beat the Miami Heat in their crucial Game 7 showdown on Sunday, the solution is simple: Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown can’t play the same way they did in Game 6. That is the message Stephen A. Smith sent to the Celtics after they wasted the opportunity to close […]

With the Golden State Warriors finishing the Western Conference Finals in just five games and the Boston Celtics-Miami Heat series going the distance, Steve Kerr and his men got an extra day of rest. Sure enough, the veteran head coach is happy about that. The Warriors barely had time to breathe throughout the first three […]

The Golden State Warriors await to see who they will face in the NBA Finals. Game 7 between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat takes place on Sunday. So, while Golden State prepares for the championship series, the organization hopes for some of its key players to return. The franchise provides an update for Andre […]

The Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat are in for a fight in Game 7 Sunday night with a trip to the 2022 NBA Finals on the line. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes our Celtics-Heat prediction, odds, and pick we have laid out below. […]

The Miami Heat will host the Boston Celtics for a Game 7 contest in the Eastern Conference Finals. It will be one of the most highly anticipated games of the entire NBA season. Sadly, though, it will not feature the legendary Mike Breen on hand. Breen has commentated for the series along with his usual […]

After Coco Gauff disposed of Elise Mertens in two sets at Roland Garros, the American tennis phenom had a bold message for NBA fans back home. Gauff, a supporter of the Miami Heat, showed her support for the team while celebrating her victory at the French Open. The 18-year-old approached the camera and wrote in […]

The Boston Celtics are set to play in the highest stakes game of the NBA season thus far. It’s a winner-take-all Game 7 on Sunday against the Miami Heat and they’re apparently going to do things a little differently. Celtics head coach Ime Udoka reportedly called off morning shootaround ahead of their Game 7 tilt. NBC […]