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
Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/21/24
Sam Hauser vsJazz 3/12/24 | Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Celtics ready to apply learned lessons in Round 1 ‘war’ versus Miami Heat Globe Celtics know what to expect from playoff matchup with Heat 76ers’ Joel Embiid departs after hurting knee on dunk in playoff opener CelticsBlog … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/21/24
Boston Celtics kick off 2024 NBA Playoffs with win over Miami Heat, 114-94
Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports The Celtics fended off a late Miami run to open their postseason with a win The first round of the NBA Playoffs carries a bit of extra significance for these Boston Celtics, bringing another dance with their playoff rivals, the Miami Heat. After falling to Miami in last year’s Eastern Conference Finals, their quest for revenge got off to a … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics kick off 2024 NBA Playoffs with win over Miami Heat, 114-94
Celtics set tone with defense in Game 1 win over Heat but see room for improvement
Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Boston’s defense shut Miami down, but the fourth quarter left much to be desired. And that’s a good thing. Juices were flowing at the start of Game 1. The Boston Celtics kicked off the game with a Jayson Tatum miss and an offensive rebound which led to a Jaylen Brown three. On their very next possession, Brown got the ball … [Read more...] about Celtics set tone with defense in Game 1 win over Heat but see room for improvement
Playoff expectations are the Celtics’ enemy
Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Heading into the postseason, Boston is focused on accepting anything that comes their way. The word “expectations” means different things for different people. For Boston Celtics fans, it means Banner 18. The 64-win Celtics steamrolled through the regular season, but none of that matters anymore. A championship was … [Read more...] about Playoff expectations are the Celtics’ enemy
Kristaps Porzingis vs. Bam Adebayo will headline Celtics-Heat
Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports The big man battle is where all the eyes should be in Round 1. As last year’s Boston Celtics team walked off the TD Garden court after Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, they hung their heads. The Miami Heat’s trophy ceremony took place over the center-court leprechaun, and the city of Boston left disappointed. Memories of Caleb … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis vs. Bam Adebayo will headline Celtics-Heat