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Heat trounces Boston Celtics in Game 3, now one win away from seventh NBA Finals berth

MIAMI — The most improbable run in Heat playoff history now sits on the cusp of something that seemed unimaginable five weeks ago: a berth in the NBA Finals.

Miami Herald

Heat roll past Celtics 128-102, take 3-0 lead in Eastern Conference finals

Gabe Vincent scored a career-high 29 points, Duncan Robinson added 22 and the eighth-seeded Miami Heat are now just one win from the NBA Finals after rolling past the Boston Celtics 128-102 on Sunday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference title series

The Independent UK

Three thoughts on the Celtics’ calamitous 128-102 Game 3 loss to the Heat

The Boston Celtics wilted like orchids Sunday night, dropping Game 3 128-102 and falling behind 0-3 in the Eastern Conference finals.

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Boston’s Jaylen Brown excited for Celtics to mount ECF comeback: ‘It should make for a better story’

Down 0-2 in the Eastern Conference finals, Jaylen Brown is ready to lead a Celtics comeback.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ira Winderman: Unlike NBA’s scapegoating, Heat turn stability into success

MIAMI — In an alternate universe, the Miami Heat might have been guided at the moment, and in recent seasons, by Doc Rivers, Tom Thibodeau, Billy Donovan or a number of recycled coaches.

Tribune News Service

On this day: Celts win vs CLE in ’17 ECF, PHI in ’12 ECF; Watts born

On this day, the Boston Celtics beat both the Cavs and 76ers in East Finals series, and former Celtic forward Ron Watts was born.

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Matthew Tkachuk scores second straight game-winning, OT goal to give Panthers 2-0 lead over Hurricanes in Eastern finals

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes didn’t leave PNC Arena until close to 3 a.m. on Friday, and finally, after skipping practices later in the day and holding optional morning skates Saturday, they returned to the scene of the sixth longest game in NHL history all of…

Miami Herald

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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum has been quiet in fourth quarters (and Heat have been quiet about making it a talking point)

MIAMI — As the Boston Celtics have learned with Grant Williams’ bravado against Jimmy Butler in these Eastern Conference finals, you don’t poke the bear.

Tribune News Service

‘This Is Not Last Year’: Miami Turning the Tables on Boston in These East Finals

We’re two games into the series, and you have to wonder which team looks like the eight-seed also-ran and the other the prohibitive favorite.

Sports Illustrated

Marcus Hayes: How James Harden and Ben Simmons got Doc Rivers fired from the Sixers

PHILADELPHIA — I don’t have a problem with Doc Rivers’ getting fired this week. He deserved it. He failed. He had two jobs, and he failed.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Jimmy Butler scores 27, Miami beats Boston 111-105 to take 2-0 lead in East finals

Jimmy Butler scored 27 points, hitting a pair of buckets to give the Heat the lead after they erased a double-digit, fourth-quarter deficit and Miami beat Boston 111-105 to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals

The Independent UK

Joe Mazzulla on why the Celtics can pivot after tough losses: ‘They always respond’

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla put his full trust in his players and their ability to respond to a tough loss ahead of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals.

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Marcus Hayes: Does Daryl Morey love James Harden’s game so much he’ll spend $200M to keep him with the Sixers?

PHILADELPHIA — Romeo and Juliet. Antony and Cleopatra.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Panthers win quadruple-overtime marathon in North Carolina to steal Game 1 of East finals

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Florida Panthers waited 27 years to play in the Eastern Conference finals again, so waiting 60 minutes, plus two full overtime periods and then all but 12.7 seconds of a fourth to finally beat the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 was nothing.

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The Independent UK

Tkachuk ends 6th-longest game in NHL history, Panthers outlast Hurricanes 3-2 in 4th OT

Matthew Tkachuk beat Frederik Andersen in the final seconds of the fourth overtime to lift the Florida Panthers past the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 early Friday to open their Eastern Conference final series

The Guardian - US

Don’t stop with Doc Rivers. Time to burn the Philadelphia 76ers to the ground

Beneath the mental fragility that led to the Sixers’ humiliating playoff exit is a gutless, joyless organization that is betraying their devoted fans

USA Today Sports Media Group

Jimmy Butler hangs 35 in the Garden, Celtics drop Game 1 of Eastern Conference finals 123-116

The Celtics "let go of the rope" as Miami rode a 46-25 third quarter to a Game 1 road victory in Boston.

The Independent UK

Butler scores 35, Heat rally to beat Celtics 123-116 in East finals opener

Jimmy Butler 35 points, including 23 after halftime, and the Miami Heat rallied in the second half to beat the Boston Celtics 123-116 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals

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Miami’s Erik Spoelstra on Joe Mazzulla’s head coaching job: ‘His care-factor is through the roof’

Heat coach Erik Spoelestra offered strong praise for rookie head coach Joe Mazzulla ahead of Game 1 the 2023 Eastern Conference finals.

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Heat vs Celtics live stream: how to watch 2023 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals, Game 1

With Miami amped up by the prospect of instant revenge in the 2023 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals, here's how to watch a free Heat vs Celtics live stream from anywhere.

Daily Mirror

Doc Rivers fired as Philadelphia 76ers head coach after NBA Playoff exit

The search is on for a new head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers after Doc Rivers paid the price for their crushing playoff defeat to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semi-finals

USA Today Sports Media Group

Celtics Lab 192: Previewing Boston vs. Miami in the East Finals with Kyle Russell

The third such meeting in four seasons, these teams know each other very well -- or do they?

Daily Mirror

James Harden question unanswered as Doc Rivers makes decision on Philadelphia 76ers future

Doc Rivers and James Harden's futures with the Philadelphia 76ers have been questioned after the NBA Play-Off defeat to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semi-final Game Seven

Daily Mirror

James Harden told to "shave his beard" and "hide" after horrific Boston Celtics meltdown

The Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers in game seven of the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals thanks to 51 points from Jayson Tatum to set up a Conference Final against the Miami Heat

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FULL schedule for Boston Celtics – Miami Heat 2023 Eastern Conference Finals released

Let's take a look at what games will be played where, when, and on what broadcast.

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