Action Network expert Michael Fiddle shares his rundown on Celtics vs. Heat, with odds, prediction and pick for Game 3 on Saturday, April 27.
It is April 24, 2024. The Boston Celtics have suffered an upset loss in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. It is April 21, 2023, the Boston Celtics— If you’ve watched the Boston Celtics any time in recent memory, you likely walked away from their Game 2 loss to the Miami Heat with a feeling of deja vu.
We all fell for the trap. Again. This is what the Celtics wanted. This is what everyone in New England wanted. This is what the NBA wanted. A Celtics-Heat rematch felt inevitable, and we all naively convinced ourselves it would be different this time around.
What happened to the game I love? I was hoping I wouldn’t have to write this blog so soon into the playoffs, but here we are. It took the Celtics just two tries to drop a game at TD Garden, after losing there just four times throughout the regular season.
All eyes will be on the 3-point line on Saturday when the Miami Heat host the top-seeded Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their first-round NBA playoff series.
The Celtics boast arguably the most talented roster in the NBA. They're clear favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference. However, the Heat have consistently found ways to gain an edge against their rivals.
The Heat rode a franchise playoff record 23 three-pointers to stun the Celtics on their home floor by double digits, winning 111-101.
The Celtics have no excuse for falling at the first hurdle.
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is one of the most talented young players in the NBA. He is one of the players on the short list of potential next faces of the league given his level of talent and what he has accomplished to this point in his career.
Somehow, someway, the Boston Celtics managed to lose to the Miami Heat without injured NBA star Jimmy Butler. Yes, in Boston. The Heat had plenty to do with that.
No matter who’s on either side for a series between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat, it’s going to be a battle. Game 2 of the first-round postseason matchup between the Eastern Conference rivals proved that, as an undermanned Heat squad upset the C’s 111-101 on Wednesday night.
Kendrick Perkins found himself eating his own words after the Boston Celtics suffered a disappointing loss to the Miami Heat in Game 2. In a video post
The Boston Celtics were expected to run through the Eastern Conference, especially after their dominant Game 1 win against the Miami Heat. But the classic Heat Culture embodied by Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra struck again as Miami stole Game 2 at TD Garden even without Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier.
The Boston Celtics were expected by many to sweep the Miami Heat in the first round, especially since Jimmy Butler has been ruled out for multiple weeks with an injury.
The Boston Celtics lost home-court advantage in their first-round series against the Miami Heat with a 111-101 Game 2 loss. Jaylen Brown broke down how the Heat managed to pull the win off, shooting a franchise record 23-43 from 3-point range.
The Celtics went 37-4 at home during the regular season this year, but their postseason woes at TD Garden have seemingly resurfaced at the worst possible time.
The Boston Celtics were overwhelming favorites heading into Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat. However, that doesn’t mean they can overcome a record-breaking shooting night from their Eastern Conference rivals.
The Miami Heat walked out 111-101 winner over the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of their first-round series.
Teams around the league will likely be watching Boston's games and looking for ways to counter their balanced offense.
Michael Fiddle of the Action Network shares his Heat vs. Celtics prediction for Game 2, including NBA odds and an expert pick.
The Boston Celtics dominated the league this regular season, yet they’ll have no NBA accolades to show for it. The NBA announced the finalists for its most prestigious awards on Sunday night and no Celtic could be found on any of the shortlists.
Jayson Tatum has plenty of accolades in his NBA career, and he is just 26 years old. He is considered the best player on a Boston Celtics team that finished 14 games better than any other squad in the Eastern Conference.
Boston Celtics analyst Brian Scalabrine delivered a controversial take after the team’s win over the Miami Heat on Sunday, but the former fan favorite appears to have changed his stance a bit.
The 2023-24 NBA season saw the Boston Celtics dominate, boasting an impressive 64-18 record and clinching the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Now, as the 2024 NBA Playoffs get underway, the Celtics are determined to clinch their elusive 18th franchise championship by making a deep run to the NBA Finals.
The Golden State Warriors and five-time All-Star Klay Thompson reportedly kept close tabs on the Boston Celtics and the recent contract extension given to guard Jrue Holiday.
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