Three takeaways from Butler, Heat taking over clutch, taking over series vs. Celtics
After Game 1, my No. 1 takeaway was:
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Three takeaways from relentless Butler, Heat taking Game 1 from Celtics
For the third straight series, Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat went on the road, played with force and determination, and shocked the NBA with a Game 1 upset win.
Heat storm back to take Game 1 from Celtics in Eastern Conference Finals
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NBA-Tatum relishing Celtics' conference finals rematch against Miami
Four-time All-Star Jayson Tatum is savoring his Boston Celtics' upcoming Eastern Conference Finals rematch against the Miami Heat, after stomping out the Philadelphia 76ers 112-88 on Sunday with a record-breaking 51 points in Game 7.
Marcus Smart: Joe Mazzulla has shown ability to 'learn' amid criticism - ESPN
BOSTON — Celtics guard Marcus Smart provided further clarity on his pointed comments following Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, when he said coach Joe Mazzulla has «rightfully» faced criticism in his first year leading the team.
Jayson Tatum's big 4th quarter keeps Celtics alive against 76ers - ESPN
PHILADELPHIA — As Celtics star Jayson Tatum went through one of the worst shooting slumps of his career through the first three quarters of Game 6, he continued to get reassuring messages from up and down the Boston sideline.
Tatum’s 4th-quarter 3s push Celtics past 76ers 95-86; force Game 7
PHILADELPHIA: Jayson Tatum humbly believes he is one of the best basketball players in the NBA and not even a lengthy streak of missed shots in a win-or-else Game 6 could shake his faith.
Doc Rivers warns 76ers of Celtics' postseason success when down 3-2 - ESPN
CAMDEN, N.J. — A day before a crucial series close-out opportunity against the rival Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers tried to co-opt his opponent's greatest advantage for Thursday's Game 6.