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The Celtics lost and I’m not okay

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

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It’s time to give the ball to Jayson Tatum

The Celtics need to trust Jayson Tatum as their primary ballhandler.

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Weak closeouts doom Celtics perimeter defense against Heat in Game 2

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?

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Cardiac Celtics Part 2: Heat spike the heart monitor

It is far too soon for this level of palpitations.

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/25/24

All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place.

Three things you might have missed in Celtics-Heat Game 2

Bad three-point defense, Kristaps Porzingis, and TD Garden’s thoughts on Caleb Martin.

Celtics offense wilted in face of Heat’s physicality: ‘Every layer of that has to be better’

In Game 2, Boston got baited into abandoning the offense that has worked for them all season.

Three takeaways from Thursday’s Celtics practice after Game 2 loss

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 Porzingis problem

After an efficient Game 1, Kristaps Porzingis stumbled in Game 2 against the Heat.

Fans and analysts may be stunned by Game 2 outcome – but the Celtics aren’t 

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. That’s because players and coaches have wildly different expectations than pundits and fans.

Unfathomable Heat three-point barrage in Game 2 flips script on Celtics

A combination of bad defensive execution and ridiculous Miami shot-making led to Boston’s demise on Wednesday night.

Some tough lessons: 10 Takeaways from Celtics/Heat

The Celtics fell to a shock loss against the Miami Heat in Game 2.

It’s Boston’s turn to respond

Miami responded after Game 1, now it’s time for Boston to return the favor

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Heat stun Celtics with 23 threes and even series 111-101

The Heat fulfilled their promise to flip the three-point differential from Game 1 and did so by hitting more threes than the Celtics did in that opener.

Miami Heat (0-1) at Boston Celtics (1-0) Round 1 Game 2 4/24/24

The Celtics look to take a 2-0 series lead as they host the Miami Heat in Game 2 of their first round series.

Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/24/24

All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place.

Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/23/24

All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place.

Joe Mazzulla, Celtics know that an improved Miami team awaits them in Game 2

Jaylen Brown told reporters after practice they anticipate a hungrier and more desperate version of Miami to show up tomorrow.

Celtics embracing Jayson Tatum-Caleb Martin incident with physicality: ‘You gotta win the fight’

Boston backed up their superstar, and now, they have even more motivation to ramp up their intensity moving forward.

Jimmy Butler expected to be out for entire Heat-Celtics series

Jimmy Butler is unlikely to play in the next few weeks.

The three's the thing

The Celtics matched their most made three-pointers in a playoff game on Sunday afternoon.

Cardiac Celtics: I monitored my heart rate during the Game 1 win over the Heat

There’s nothing wrong with me. I just get anxious, dude.

Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/22/14

All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place.

Three things you might have missed from Celtics-Heat Game 1

Jayson Tatum’s facilitating, Kristaps Porzingis’ business-like response, and the unfortunate seating for two-way players.

The Celtics beat the Heat and everything is fine

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.

The first step: 10 takeaways from Celtics-Heat Game 1

The Boston Celtics got the first win of their postseason journey in the opening game against the Miami Heat.

Kristaps Porzingis on Jayson Tatum’s triple-double: ‘It was beautiful’  

Jayson Tatum’s first career playoff triple-double – and crafty passing out of the double-team – helped propel the Celtics over Miami in Game 1.

Caleb Martin and Bam Adebayo deliver hard hits in Celtics win over Heat

Caleb Martin clipped Jayson Tatum in the fourth quarter on Sunday, causing Tatum to land hard on his back with a minute remaining. Jaylen Brown came to Tatum’s defense. Tatum shrugged off the incident.

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Celtics’ Game 1 performance vs. Heat shows why it’s #DifferentHere

What a way to start off a playoff run.

From Barreiro to Boston: Neemias Queta’s journey as Portugal’s first NBA player

The two-way center has excelled in his limited preseason minutes with the Celtics.

LEGEND

From overlooked eighth grader to MVP chants in The Garden, the Derrick White story continues to grow in Boston.

Celtics set tone with defense in Game 1 win over Heat but see room for improvement

Boston’s defense shut Miami down, but the fourth quarter left much to be desired. And that’s a good thing.

Boston Celtics kick off 2024 NBA Playoffs with win over Miami Heat, 114-94

The Celtics fended off a late Miami run to open their postseason with a win

Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/21/24

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Celtics-Heat: an Xs and Os breakdown

The Boston Celtics will open their playoff series against the Heat on Sunday.

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