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SERIES NEWS: HEAT (1) VS. CELTICS (2)

4 things to watch for in Game 6 of Eastern Conference finals

4 things to watch for in Game 6 of Heat-Celtics

Despite being up 3-2, expect the Celtics to play with a 'sense of urgency' while Heat coach Erik Spoelstra may have a short leash if players aren't hitting shots.

  • Ultimate Preview: Celtics look to close out Heat

  • Heat face trouble for Game 6 as Herro's status lingers

  • 5 takeaways from Celtics' Game 5 victory

  • Full Focus: Brown's late surge secures Game 5 win

  • Confident Celtics show up in crunch time

  • Impact of 1st and 3rd quarters in playoffs

  • Horford delivering big moments for Celtics

  • Brown leads Celtics' 2nd-half surge in Game 5

  • Heat search for answers after ugly Game 5

  • Herro (groin) misses 2nd consecutive game

  • Heat observe moment of silence before Game 5

  • Celtics' Smart wins NBA Hustle Award for 2nd time

  • Butler: Miami is where I belong

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SERIES VIDEO

01:00

Ultimate Preview: Celtics look to close out Heat

01:39

Heat face trouble for Game 6 as Herro's status lingers

01:57

Heat search for answers after ugly Game 5

01:43

Brown leads Celtics' 2nd-half surge in Game 5

02:18

Horford delivering big moments for Celtics

01:04

Confident Celtics show up in crunch time

01:28

Heat observe moment of silence before Game 5

02:26

Full Focus: Celtics' hot start burns Heat in Game 4

01:38

Tatum: We 'redeemed ourselves' in Game 4

02:17

Tatum responds to adversity, leads Game 4 charge

02:00

Al Horford: 'Our backs were against the wall'

00:58

Tatum drops 24 points in the 1st half of Game 4

01:13

Celtics record 11 blocks in dominant Game 4

02:17

Boston dominates Game 4 from the onset

01:56

Key injuries could decide Eastern Conference finals

 

GAME 5: CELTICS 93, HEAT 80

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Celtics take over late in Game 5 for 3-2 series lead

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum combine for 47 points and Boston moves within 1 victory of a trip to the NBA Finals with a 93-80 win in Miami.

May 26, 2022
  • Game Recap: Celtics 93, Heat 80
    02:12

    Game Recap: Celtics 93, Heat 80

    Boston outscores Miami 56-38 in the 2nd half and wins Game 5 to grab a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

    May 26, 2022
  • Jaylen Brown (25 points) Highlights vs. Miami Heat
    02:03

    Brown's 2nd-half takeover (19 points) fuels Game 5 win

    Jaylen Brown catches fire in the 2nd half, scoring 19 of his 25 points in the final 2 periods to help Boston shut down Miami in Game 5.

    May 26, 2022
  • Celtics come to life in 2nd half to take Game 5
    01:04

    Confident Celtics show up in crunch time

    Jayson Tatum, Al Horford and others lead Boston's 2nd-half stride to take down Miami in Game 5.

    May 26, 2022

GAME 4: CELTICS 102, HEAT 82

Heat-Celtics Game 4

Celtics knot up East Finals with dominant Game 4

Boston's lead eclipses 20 points in the 1st quarter and the Celtics never trail while tying the series at 2-2.

May 24, 2022
  • Game Recap: Celtics 102, Heat 82
    02:02

    Game Recap: Celtics 102, Heat 82

    Jayson Tatum bounces back and Boston's defense buckles down in a decisive Game 4 victory.

    May 24, 2022
  • 5 takeaways from Celtics' series-tying victory in Game 4 of Eastern Conference finals

    5 takeaways from Celtics' series-tying win vs. Heat

    The wild swings continue as Boston never trails and leads by as many as 32 to smash Miami and knot the series at 2-2.

    May 24, 2022
  • Tatum responds to adversity, leads Game 4 charge
    02:17

    Tatum responds to adversity, leads Game 4 charge

    Jayson Tatum bounces back from a forgettable Game 3 with a 31-point, 8 rebound performance in Game 4.

    May 24, 2022

GAME 3: HEAT 109, CELTICS 103

Heat-Celtics Game 3

Heat overcome loss of Butler, big lead in Game 3

After leading by as much as 26 and seeing Jimmy Butler exit with a knee injury, Miami escapes with the 109-103 victory in Boston.

May 22, 2022
  • Game Recap: Heat 109, Celtics 103
    03:23

    Game Recap: Heat 109, Celtics 103

    Bam Adebayo leads Miami to Game 3 victory, 2-1 series lead.

    May 22, 2022
  • 5 takeaways from Miami's Game 3 win in Boston

    5 takeaways from Heat's win in Boston

    The Heat power past the Celtics to take a 2-1 series lead, despite Jimmy Butler exiting early with an injury.

    May 22, 2022
  • Miami Heat withstand Celtics' furious 4th-quarter rally to steal Game 3
    03:13

    With Butler out, Heat get defensive to win

    The Miami Heat rely on physicality and execution to collectively stave off the Celtics' furious comeback rally and win Game 3.

    May 22, 2022

GAME 2: CELTICS 127, HEAT 102

Heat-Celtics Game 2

Celtics strike back, take Game 2

Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown combine for 75 points as Boston dominates Miami to even the series at 1-1.

May 20, 2022
  • Game Recap: Celtics 127, Heat 102
    02:18

    Game Recap: Celtics 127, Heat 102

    Boston leads by as much as 34 in a decisive bounce-back win to even up the Eastern Conference finals.

    May 20, 2022
  • 5 takeaways from Celtics' impressive Game 2 victory over Heat

    5 takeaways from Celtics' impressive Game 2 win

    Marcus Smart returns to spark Boston, which uses an efficient and impressive 1st half to put the game out of reach and tie the series, 1-1.

    May 20, 2022
  • Marcus Smart returns, helps Celtics steal home-court advantage
    03:09

    Smart returns, helps Celtics steal home court

    The Boston Celtics tie the series at 1-1 behind an offensive surge in the first half.

    May 20, 2022

GAME 1: HEAT 118, CELTICS 107

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Butler, Heat take Game 1 from Celtics

Jimmy Butler scores 27 of his 41 points in the 2nd half and Miami puts on a clinic in the 3rd quarter to pull away from Boston 118-107 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

May 18, 2022
  • Game Recap: Heat 118, Celtics 107
    02:51

    Game Recap: Heat 118, Celtics 107

    Jimmy Butler activates Jimmy Buckets mode as Miami outscores Boston by 25 points in the 3rd quarter and never looks back in the series opener.

    May 18, 2022
  • 5 takeaways from Heat's Game 1 win vs. Celtics in Eastern Conference finals

    5 takeaways from Heat's Game 1 win vs. Celtics

    Jimmy Butler's scoring barrage, Boston's shorthanded crew comes up short and more takeaways from the opener in the 2022 Eastern Conference finals.

    May 18, 2022
  • Disastrous 3rd quarter derails Celtics in Game 1
    02:41

    Disastrous 3rd quarter derails Celtics in Game 1

    Turnovers and poor decisions contribute to the 2nd-worst quarter in Celtics playoff history, Boston will need address that ahead of Game 2.

    May 18, 2022

PLAYOFF NEWS

  • 5 takeaways from Warriors' series-clinching win against Mavs

    5 takeaways from Warriors' closeout win

    Vintage Klay, steady Steph and a young & athletic supporting cast propels Golden State past Dallas for its 6th Finals berth in the last 8 seasons.

    8 hours ago
  • Full Focus: Steph Curry wins the Western Conference MVP

    Full Focus: Curry wins 1st Magic Johnson MVP award

    As the Warriors wrap up the 2022 Western Conference title with a Game 5 win Thursday, Stephen Curry makes history in winning the inaugural Magic Johnson MVP trophy for his showing in the series.

    7 hours ago
  • 4 things to watch for in Game 6 of Eastern Conference finals

    4 things to watch for in Game 6 of Heat-Celtics

    Despite being up 3-2, expect the Celtics to play with a 'sense of urgency' while Heat coach Erik Spoelstra may have a short leash if players aren't hitting shots.

    12 hours ago
  • Ultimate Preview: Celtics look to close out Heat in Game 6

    Ultimate Preview: Celtics look to close out Heat

    Boston is just 1 win away from a trip to the 2022 NBA Finals while Miami looks to a force a Game 7.

    13 hours ago
  • Western Conference finals trophy presentation

    Warriors presented with Western Conference trophy

    For the 6th time in the last 8 seasons, the Warriors are headed to the NBA Finals after defeating the Mavericks in Game 5.

    10 hours ago
  • 2022 NBA Finals schedule

    2022 NBA Finals schedule

    Game 1 of The Finals will be on June 2, 2022.

    9 hours ago
  • Memorable moments from 2022 NBA playoffs

    Memorable moments from 2022 NBA playoffs

    Take a look back at some of the best postgame sound, playoff plays and great 'Inside the NBA' moments from the 2022 postseason.

    12 hours ago
  • Why 1st and 3rd quarters have mattered in 2022 NBA Playoffs

    Impact of 1st and 3rd quarters in playoffs

    Performance in the 1st and 3rd quarters can make or break a team's hopes in the 2022 postseason.

    22 hours ago

SERIES MATCHUPS

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NBA Finals begin June 2

 

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