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.
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.
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.
Jayson Tatum said the Celtics knew it wasn’t going to be easy to defeat a Miami team they’ve faced in three of the last four conference finals, while Joe Mazzulla denied a Game 2 loss signals unexpected adversity.
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 Boston Celtics were expected by many to sweep the Miami Heat in the first round, especially since Jimmy Butler has been ruled out for multiple weeks with an injury.
A combination of bad defensive execution and ridiculous Miami shot-making led to Boston’s demise on Wednesday night. Three-point variance. That’s how the Boston Celtics took down the Miami Heat in Game 1.
The Boston Celtics lost home-court advantage in their first-round series against the Miami Heat with a 111-101 Game 2 loss. Jaylen Brown broke down how the Heat managed to pull the win off, shooting a franchise record 23-43 from 3-point range.
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 Celtics fell to a shock loss against the Miami Heat in Game 2. The Boston Celtics dared the Miami Heat to shoot the ball. They sagged off the perimeter, giving Caleb Martin and Haywood Highsmith additional space.
Herro had the best game of his pro career on Wednesday.
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.
The Boston Celtics were overwhelming favorites heading into Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat. However, that doesn’t mean they can overcome a record-breaking shooting night from their Eastern Conference rivals.
The Miami Heat walked out 111-101 winner over the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of their first-round series.
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.
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 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.
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