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A fuller, deeper dive on issues, topics, and societal discussions surrounding the Boston Celtics and the NBA.

By Sherrod Blakely

Celtics turn up the Heat on Miami, even up best-of-seven series

Boston opened with a 7-0 run and never looked back in what was yet another dominant performance by the winning team. The series moves back to Miami for Game 5 on Wednesday.
May 23
2

The Latest Chapter in the Comeback Chronicles of the Boston Celtics

Down 2-1 for the second straight playoff series, the Celtics' ability to bounce back from adversity is real. They face their greatest challenge to date heading into a must-win Game 4 matchup.
May 22
2

Miami, Embarrassed at Home by the Celtics, Return the Favor

Boston never came close to matching the toughness and physicality that Miami brought to Game 3 despite that being all Miami Heat players and coaches talked about coming into the game.
May 21
2

Celtics-Heat Game 3 Preview: Four (non-stars) To Watch

We know what to expect from Miami's Jimmy Butler and Boston's Jayson Tatum as well as the rest of the two team's stars. But what about the role players? Here are four to keep an eye in Game 3 tonight.
May 21
1

Are the Celtics Ready to Turn Up the Heat For Game 3?

The Celtics return home after a dominant Game 2 win. What should we expect from the Green Team tonight?
May 21
1

Celtics Play "Smart" Game, Blow Out the Heat

Marcus Smart was back on the court and he was trouble, messed around and almost had a triple-double (24 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds) in Boston's emphatic beatdown of the Miami Heat.
May 19
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Keys to the Celtics Playing "Smart" if Defensive Star Can't Play in Game 2

Marcus Smart has a right mid-foot sprain that may keep him out of Game 2, but there are ways the Celtics can compensate for his absence and even up this series against Miami at one game apiece.
May 18
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Butler Cooks up Game 1 win for Miami

Jimmy Butler leads a second-half comeback for the Miami Heat to put away an under-manned Celtics team minus two starters (Al Horford and Marcus Smart), giving Miami a 1-0 series lead.
May 17

It's Grant Williams' World; the Rest Of Us Are Passing Through

Jayson Tatum and Giannis Antetokounmpo are great players, but it was Grant Williams' record-setting performance that stole the show in the C's Game 7 win which ended Milwaukee's reign as NBA champion.
May 15
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Another Historical performance for Jayson Tatum

Tatum carried the Celtics to a series-tying Game 6 victory over Milwaukee, scoring 46 points which is the second-highest point total for a Celtic facing playoff elimination.
May 13
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