Brown, Tatum combine for 47 points as Celtics top Heat to move 1 win from finals
The Boston Celtics know the formula. They believe their defence, as has been the case time and again in these playoffs, will eventually wear down teams.
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Celtics one win away from NBA Finals after beating Heat
MIAMI (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 25 points, Jayson Tatum added 22 and the Boston Celtics moved to the brink of a berth in the NBA Finals, running away after halftime to beat the Miami Heat 93-80 on Wednesday night and take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference title series.
Heat's Herro out for Game 4 vs. Celtics
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro will miss Game 4 of the East Finals against the Boston Celtics with a groin injury, the team has confirmed.
Spoelstra says Lowry, Tucker both to warm up “with the intention to play”
Boston got healthy for Game 2 and bounced back with a blowout win to even the Eastern Conference Finals 1-1.
Smart returns, makes all the difference as Celtics rout Heat to even series
It doesn’t take a seasoned NBA scout or an advanced analytics guru to explain the difference in Games 1 and 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals:
NBA Round up - Butler brings heat as Miami sink Boston in series opener
Jimmy Butler scored 41 points as the Miami Heat produced a devastating comeback to defeat the Boston Celtics 118-107 in their opening Eastern Conference finals series clash on Tuesday.
Butler tosses in 41 points as Heat take Game 1 from Celtics 118-107
MIAMI: Jimmy Butler scored 41 points, and the Miami Heat turned things around with a huge third quarter on the way to beating the short-handed Boston Celtics 118-107 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday night.