Stephen A. Smith says the Miami Heat ‘gotta win Game 6 tomorrow night’ or else they will lose Game 7 in Boston

After a loss in Game 5 last night, the Heat have given the Celtics the life they needed to make a comeback. Miami stunned Boston in the first three games, but the Celtics have responded with two blowout wins in a row. The Heat have a chance to close the series out in Game 6. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  26 May 2023
Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.1 points in elimination games, most in Celtics history

Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.1 points in playoff elimination games, the most in Boston Celtics franchise history. The four-time All-Star passed Sam Jones, who averaged 25.8 points per game. Ranking third, Larry Bird logged 23.3 points per game, followed by Paul Pierce (22.1 PPG) and Dave Cowens (21.6 PPG). Tatum (23) also passed Jones (21) […]

James Foglio  •  26 May 2023
Celtics’ +51 margin in points from starters was 3rd largest in playoffs since 1970-71

The Boston Celtics won 110-97 over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals, and the Celtics’ +51 margin in points from starters was their third largest in the playoffs since starts were tracked in 1970-71. This is also the first time Boston has won four games when facing elimination in […]

James Foglio  •  26 May 2023
Boston’s Joe Mazzulla is the 3rd rookie head coach in NBA history to win 4+ games when facing elimination

Despite their struggles this postseason, the Boston Celtics have been perfect in the postseason when facing elimination. They were down 3-2 to the Sixers and found a way to win that series. Now, they look to be the first team in NBA playoff history to come back from a 3-0 deficit. With their win in […]

Zach Wolpin  •  26 May 2023
In Game 5 last night, Boston had four 20-point scorers, Miami didn’t have a single player record at least 20 points

The Miami Heat might have the panic button out after a loss in Game 5 on the road last night. After winning the first three games of the series, Boston has rattled off two wins in a row. Boston was quick to strike on the Heat and had a 35-20 lead after one quarter. For […]

Zach Wolpin  •  26 May 2023
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla says ‘It’s win or die’ against Heat in Game 5

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was asked what the mindset his team has going into Game 5 of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat, and the first-year head coach replied, “It’s win or die.” Mazzulla’s coaching philosophy is consistent. Following Tuesday night’s 116-99 win over Miami in Game 4, the Celtics coach […]

James Foglio  •  25 May 2023
ESPN’s Mike Greenberg thinks ‘The Celtics should win every single game’ after being down 3-0 to Miami

The Boston Celtics came into Game 4 with their backs against the wall. It was a win-or-go-home game that the Celtics had to have to keep the season alive. They walked out of Miami with a 116-99 victory, but the job is far from over. Boston still needs to win the next three games in […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 May 2023
Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon has been playing through a torn tendon in his shooting hand

After dropping the series’ first three games, the Boston Celtics got a much-needed win in Game 4. Boston has a crucial Game 5 tonight at home that they must win to keep their season alive. Certain players have not lived up to their expectations during the Eastern Conference Finals for various reasons. Recent reports told […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 May 2023
Derrick White first player in NBA history with 200+ points on 50/45/95% splits in a postseason

Derrick White of the Boston Celtics is the first player in NBA history to score 200 or more points on 50/45/95% splits in a single postseason. In the Celtics’ 116-99 win over the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals, the guard recorded a series-high 16 points in 28 minutes as […]

James Foglio  •  24 May 2023