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Boston Celtics Legend Gives Jayson Tatum Ultimate Praise Ahead of Big Game 2 Clash vs Heat

The Boston Celtics are comfortable favorites to come out victorious in their first-round series against the Miami Heat. The Celtics easily imposed their will on a Miami Heat team that didn’t have their star player, and Jayson Tatum will not let such a wonderful opportunity pass him by.

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Celtics Legend Calls Jayson Tatum Best Player Born in USA

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 News / CelticsBlog / 4 hours ago

The three's the thing

The Celtics matched their most made three-pointers in a playoff game on Sunday afternoon. Asking whether or not the Celtics shoot too many threes is like asking if Taylor Swift puts out too many albums.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / 2 hours ago

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. There is a tremendous amount of pressure on the Boston Celtics to go all the way and win Banner 18 this spring.

Boston Celtics News / Hardwood Heroics / 13 hours ago

Boston Celtics Fans Call Out NBA for Major Award Snub

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.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / 18 hours ago

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 NBA Playoffs are unbelievably back.

Jayson Tatum News / Hoops Wire / 4 hours ago

East Notes: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Heat, Hawks

Jayson Tatum said he wasn’t surprised that the Heat closed the Cetlics’ 34-point lead to 14. Eventually, Boston closed it out to take Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoffs series.

Erik Spoelstra News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago

Brian Scalabrine walks back his big accusation against Erik Spoelstra

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.

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Jayson Tatum News / Celtics Life / 4 minutes ago

No Celtics amongst twenty-one 2023-24 NBA award finalists

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.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / 48 minutes ago

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 53 minutes ago

MSG jumbotron shows Knicks looking way ahead to ECF appearance

Madison Square Garden jumbotron shows Knicks looking way ahead to potential Eastern Conference Finals appearance

The Knicks and their fans seem to be looking way ahead after a Game 1 victory over the Sixers.

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NBA News / CelticsBlog / 2 hours ago

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. In his 95th playoff game, Jayson Tatum secured the first triple-double of his postseason career.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / 1 hour ago

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.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / 1 hour ago

Boston Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis Gets Brutally Honest About Matchup vs Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo: ‘I don’t care about him’

The first-round series showdown between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat is expected by many to end up decidedly in the latter’s favor. That belief should have strengthened after Boston throttled the Heat in a 114-94 home win on Sunday to take an early 1-0 lead in the series.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / 1 hour ago

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

What a way to start off a playoff run. Sunday’s Game 1 win over the Miami Heat was a picture-perfect way for the Boston Celtics to kick off their climb toward Banner 18.

NBA News / FirstSportz / 3 minutes ago

'You’re gonna cry?' LEAKED audio shows Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown bullying Jaime Jaquez in blowout Celtics vs. Heat game

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown got each other’s back during game one of their playoff win over the Miami Heat. Moreover, there was an altercation with the Heat’s Jaime Jaquez Jr.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 5 minutes ago

Former Celtic believes Heat intentionally tried to injure Tatum

Former Celtic believes Heat intentionally tried to injure Jayson Tatum

The Celtics easily took Game 1 of their first-round playoff series over the Heat on Sunday, winning 114-94. However, the victory didn't come without a bit of controversy.

Celtics start fast, roll past Heat 114-94 in Game 1

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NBA News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Celtics start fast, roll past Heat 114-94 in Game 1

The Boston Celtics received 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists from Jayson Tatum and breezed to a 114-94 victory over the visiting Miami Heat on Sunday in Game 1 of a first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.

Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / 1 hour ago

New Odds Show Boston Celtics’ Championship Chances

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Watch: Jaylen Brown's dunk helps Celtics get off to fast start vs. Heat

Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown set the tone early in Game 1 of their first-round matchup against the Heat.

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NBA News / Action Network / 4 hours ago

Heat vs. Celtics Game 1: Back Boston despite big number

The Celtics are big, big favorites against the depleted Heat. Action Network's Michael Fiddle says Boston covering the spread is still your best bet for Heat vs. Celtics Game 1 on Sunday.

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Heat's chances suffer major blow as starting guard will miss 'at least another week'

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / 21 hours ago

Report: Warriors, Klay Thompson 'took note' of Jrue Holiday extension

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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NBA News / Fadeaway World / 3 hours ago

Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat: Analysis, Comparison, Prediction

The Miami Heat won its play-in game against the Chicago Bulls in a blowout 112-91 victory, meaning they will play the 64-18 Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.

Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / 10 hours ago

Eastern Conference betting primer: Don't overthink on Celtics

There isn't nearly much as drama in the NBA's Eastern Conference when compared to the parity in the West, and the Boston Celtics are a deserving odds-on favorite to reach the Finals.

Brad Stevens News / Celtics Life / April 17

Watch: Brad Stevens credited with providing the right mix of players for 64 win Celtics team

This year's Boston Celtics roster consists of five guys who have been NBA All-Stars in their careers. According to Al Horford, Brad Stevens was able to put the right mix of star talent around that would sacrifice and gel well, which enabled the team to have the regular season success it had.

Jrue Holiday News / NBA Analysis Network / 3 hours ago

Boston Celtics Exec Speaks Out On Jrue Holiday Extension

The Boston Celtics were far and away the best team in the NBA throughout the 2023-24 regular season. Despite some hiccups down the stretch, the team still came away with the No.

Brad Stevens News / Boston Sports Journal / April 21

Everything Brad Stevens said in his post-regular season press conference

With the Celtics gearing up to face a still-unknown opponent, the man who put the team together took a few minutes to look back on the season. Brad Stevens held a media session while the Celtics practiced on Tuesday, talking about a wide range of topics.