Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images The Boston Celtics got the first win of their postseason journey in the opening game against the Miami Heat. #1 Triple double Tatum In his 95th playoff game, Jayson Tatum secured the first triple-double of his postseason career. He ended the game with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists on 38.9% shooting from the field. What was … [Read more...] about The first step: 10 takeaways from Celtics-Heat Game 1
The Celtics beat the Heat and everything is fine
Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images While there was one brief scare late, all is well in the universe for the time being. And never once did the Heat actually have a chance to win, and I have the math to prove it. Are the Celtics playing the Heat or Franklin Delano Roosevelt, because apparently the only thing we had to fear was fear itself. (ba-dum… CRASH) I wouldn’t … [Read more...] about The Celtics beat the Heat and everything is fine
Three things you might have missed from Celtics-Heat Game 1
Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images Jayson Tatum’s facilitating, Kristaps Porzingis’ business-like response, and the unfortunate seating for two-way players. The NBA Playoffs are unbelievably back. After a week of dead time with no Boston Celtics basketball to enjoy, they opened up their postseason with an emphatic Game 1 victory over the Miami Heat. Headlined by … [Read more...] about Three things you might have missed from Celtics-Heat Game 1
Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/22/14
Jayson Tatum vs Heat 4/21/24 | Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Jayson Tatum’s triple-double powers Celtics to Game 1 blowout of Heat Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla ‘enjoyed’ Jayson Tatum-Caleb Martin dustup in Game 1 win Why Jrue Holiday was the unsung hero of Celtics’ Game 1 win over Miami Heat … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/22/14
Don’t be afraid of the Miami Heat
Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images The Heat command plenty of respect, but now is not the time for the Celtics or their fans to be afraid of monsters in the closet There are lots of totally legitimate things to be afraid of in life. Spiders have way too many eyes and legs not to secretly be evil, and everybody knows the fear that you’ve just forgotten something at the … [Read more...] about Don’t be afraid of the Miami Heat
Not these dudes again – Celtics/Heat by the stats
Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Tell me if you’ve heard this before: it’s the Celtics and the Heat in the NBA Playoffs. I can’t believe we are doing this again. It’s like a toxic relationship that you finally escape, but somehow get lured back into again, and again, and again. Four out of the last five years, we will get Celtics vs. Heat in the NBA Playoffs, but … [Read more...] about Not these dudes again – Celtics/Heat by the stats
Beat the Heat (and other scattered thoughts)
Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Let’s make quick work of Miami. “So, we meet again.” This is straight out of a movie script. The Boston Celtics face the Miami Heat in the NBA Playoffs once again. It is giving me several conflicting feelings. On one hand, this is a perfect opportunity for revenge. They knocked us out last year and we can (and should) return the favor … [Read more...] about Beat the Heat (and other scattered thoughts)
Miami Heat (0-0) at Boston Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game #1 4/21/24
Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images The Celtics begin the playoffs with a matinee game against a very familiar foe, the Miami Heat. For the fourth time in 5 years, the Celtics and Heat face off in a playoff series. In the regular season this year, the Celtics won all 3 games between them, winning 2 in Miami and one in Boston. Two of those games were close wins while … [Read more...] about Miami Heat (0-0) at Boston Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game #1 4/21/24
Celtics-Heat: an Xs and Os breakdown
Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images The Boston Celtics will open their playoff series against the Heat on Sunday. The Boston Celtics’ path to the NBA Finals begins today. A repeat of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals sees Joe Mazzulla’s team facing off against the Miami Heat. The Celtics have been dominant against Erik Spoelstra’s team this season, winning all three of … [Read more...] about Celtics-Heat: an Xs and Os breakdown