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:
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Celtics roll past Heat, tie Eastern finals at 1-1
MIAMI (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 27 points, Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown each had 24 and the Boston Celtics dominated the first half to roll past the Miami Heat 127-102 on Thursday night and tie the Eastern Conference finals at a game apiece.
Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart (midfoot sprain) probable and Al Horford (health and safety protocols) doubtful for Game 2 against Miami Heat
MIAMI — The Boston Celtics said Marcus Smart is probable to play in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals Thursday night with a right midfoot sprain and Al Horford is doubtful as he remains in the NBA's health and safety protocols.
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.
Butler scores 41, Heat take Game 1 from Celtics
MIAMI (AP) — 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.
Grant Williams, hot-shooting Celtics blow out Bucks to win Game 7
Grant Williams put in long hours in the gym to transform his body and game since entering the NBA out of Tennessee. Known in college as an old-school four who banged inside, he dropped weight and worked on adding a consistent 3-pointer, evolving his game into that of a modern small-ball four.
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Tatum's huge effort helps Celtics win 108-95 to force Game 7
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