Is there bad blood between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat? The two Eastern Conference rivals have been going at it in the postseason for years now in recent NBA history. And they have done so ever since LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh were battling Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce for supremacy in the East. Chippy play was the hallmark of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals that saw the Heat beat the Celtics. And in Game 1 of their 2024 first round series, some questionable plays by Caleb Martin and Bam Adebayo has revived chatter on Miami’s hyperphysical playing style. The ..read more

What are your predictions for the looming contest between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat in Game 2 of their NBA Eastern Conference first round series? Will the Celtics add another layer to the “They are not the same team as last year” narrative by doubling down on their Game 1 dominance? What adjustments will Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra and the Heat players make to try to steal a win on Boston’s home court of TD Garden? The hosts of the CLNS Media “First to the Floor” podcast, Jake Issenberg, Ben Vallis, and Wayne Spooney, took a closer look ahead of Wednesday night’s tilt. Plus, they c ..read more

We may earn a fee if you make a purchase through one of the links in this article. The USA Today Network newsroom and editorial staff were not involved in the creation of this content. After waiting an extra day between games, the Celtics and Heat will return to the TD Garden court tonight for Game 2 of their opening round series. The Celtics jumped out to a 14-0 lead on Sunday in Game 1 and never looked back, routing Miami 114-94. If you are betting on tonight’s game, you can take advantage of some great Celtics betting promos and bonuses from the top Massachusetts betting sites that w ..read more

The Boston Celtics ended the regular season with the second best defensive rating in the NBA. They illustrated their defensive dominance in game one of their playoff series against the Miami Heat on Sunday (April 21). Boston’s rearguard has been exceptional this season following the additions of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis during the offseason. According to an NBA Scout who spoke with Jared Weiss and Jay King of The Athletic, the Celtics defense does have some weaknesses. However, beating Joe Mazzulla’s system requires some creativity in how teams approach their screening actions and t ..read more

What can we learn about the Boston Celtics‘ first round series with the Miami Heat from their 114-94 Game 1 win at TD Garden this past Sunday (April 21)? While these two ball clubs share a recent rivalry, this Heat team is banged up without Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier. Can they steal a game from the Celtics? Do they have to dance on the edge of dirty play to stay in the contest? And what else can we learn about how this first round series might play out based on what we have seen so far in the smallest of sample sizes? The cohost of the CLNS Media “Garden Report” podcast, Bobby Manning, link ..read more

While the Miami Heat can work some serious devil magic with Erik Spoelstra coaching on the sidelines and Jimmy Butler on the court, the latter is likely out for all of their first round series with the Boston Celtics. That it’s looking like Josh Richardson and Terry Rozier out as well, it’s hard to see Miami winning more than a game in the series with so many critical players out. Unless the Celtics help, anyway. Miami ought not to bank on that possibility, however, as Boston kept their foot on the gas until a win was all but assured in Game 1. We expect, if anything, more focused play from t ..read more

The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat are playing in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, with Game 2 coming up. The Celtics knocked off the Heat, 114-94, on Sunday. Jayson Tatum poured in a team-high 23 points for the Celtics, and added 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Bam Adebayo had 24 points, plus six rebounds and three assists, for the Heat. In the article below, we lay out all the info you need to watch this matchup on FuboTV. Celtics vs. Heat: How to watch on TV or live stream Game Day: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Game Time: 7:00 PM ET Location: Boston, Massachusetts Arena: TD Garden TV Channe ..read more

The Boston Celtics are eager to match the Miami Heat‘s physicality in Game 2 of their first round 2024 Eastern Conference Playoffs on Wednesday (April 24). And after Caleb Martin undercutting Jayson Tatum dangerously and Bam Adebayo sending Derrick White sprawling with a questionable scree, they should be. In the latest edition of the CLNS Media “Celts of the Roundtable” podcast, the group discusses the Boston Celtics’ eagerness to match the Miami Heat’s physicality. This of course includes Caleb Martin’s play on Jayson Tatum and Bam Adebayo’s questionable screens. Plus, they share some genera ..read more

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