Action Network expert Michael Fiddle shares his rundown on Celtics vs. Heat, with odds, prediction and pick for Game 3 on Saturday, April 27.
What happened to the game I love? I was hoping I wouldn’t have to write this blog so soon into the playoffs, but here we are. It took the Celtics just two tries to drop a game at TD Garden, after losing there just four times throughout the regular season.
All eyes will be on the 3-point line on Saturday when the Miami Heat host the top-seeded Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their first-round NBA playoff series.
It only took two games for my cocky, overconfident takes about the Heat to meet their maker. But not to worry: I’ve prepared a countermeasure This can’t happen again.
The Celtics need to trust Jayson Tatum as their primary ballhandler. The NBA script writers need new ideas. Miami shoots over 50% and steals a game in Boston?
During the playoffs, Miami’s shooters come to life. How many times do the Celtics have to see it happen to finally make an adjustment? During the regular season, the Celtics averaged 42.5 three point attempts per game, good for first in the NBA by a wide margin.
It is far too soon for this level of palpitations. Alright, after a successful “pilot” article, I am back for more heart rate talk after the Miami Heat ripped mine straight out of my chest.
The Celtics boast arguably the most talented roster in the NBA. They're clear favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference. However, the Heat have consistently found ways to gain an edge against their rivals.
Bad three-point defense, Kristaps Porzingis, and TD Garden’s thoughts on Caleb Martin. After a commanding Game 1 victory, the Boston Celtics got brought back down to earth in Game 2.
In Game 2, Boston got baited into abandoning the offense that has worked for themm all season. Game 2 was a three-point onslaught. The Miami Heat took the data from Game 1, changed their game plan, and came out firing on Wednesday night.
Kristaps Porzingis talked offensive struggles, Al Horford stressed the importance of guarding the three-point line, and Joe Mazzulla noted it’s important for the team to not overreact to Miami’s hot shooting.
The Heat rode a franchise playoff record 23 three-pointers to stun the Celtics on their home floor by double digits, winning 111-101.
The Celtics have no excuse for falling at the first hurdle.
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is one of the most talented young players in the NBA. He is one of the players on the short list of potential next faces of the league given his level of talent and what he has accomplished to this point in his career.
Somehow, someway, the Boston Celtics managed to lose to the Miami Heat without injured NBA star Jimmy Butler. Yes, in Boston. The Heat had plenty to do with that.
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.
Kendrick Perkins found himself eating his own words after the Boston Celtics suffered a disappointing loss to the Miami Heat in Game 2. In a video post
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 Celtics went 37-4 at home during the regular season this year, but their postseason woes at TD Garden have seemingly resurfaced at the worst possible time.
Michael Fiddle of the Action Network shares his Heat vs. Celtics prediction for Game 2, including NBA odds and an expert pick.
Jayson Tatum has plenty of accolades in his NBA career, and he is just 26 years old. He is considered the best player on a Boston Celtics team that finished 14 games better than any other squad in the Eastern Conference.
There’s no doubt head coach Joe Mazzulla has done a tremendous job guiding the Boston Celtics to the top of the league and a first-seed finish to the regular season.
Boston Celtics analyst Brian Scalabrine delivered a controversial take after the team’s win over the Miami Heat on Sunday, but the former fan favorite appears to have changed his stance a bit.
The NBA has announced its finalists for their 2023-24 regular season awards and not only did Jayson Tatum not make the MVP final 3 cut, but no Celtics were among the twenty-one awards finalists.
The 2023-24 NBA season saw the Boston Celtics dominate, boasting an impressive 64-18 record and clinching the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Now, as the 2024 NBA Playoffs get underway, the Celtics are determined to clinch their elusive 18th franchise championship by making a deep run to the NBA Finals.
The Golden State Warriors and five-time All-Star Klay Thompson reportedly kept close tabs on the Boston Celtics and the recent contract extension given to guard Jrue Holiday.
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