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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

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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.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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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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 Independent UK

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

The Guardian - US

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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

The Independent UK

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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.

TechRadar

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

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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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The Independent UK

Tatum sets Game 7 record with 51 points, Celtics beat 76ers 112-88

Jayson Tatum scored 51 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-88 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the second straight year

Sports Illustrated

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Makes NBA History in Game 7 vs. Sixers

Tatum erupted for 51 points as Boston defeated the 76ers to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rotten to the core: Can the Bulls “Big Three” really compete in East?

Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic have shown an ability to dominate on the court together, but not on a consistent basis. There lies the problem for the Bulls front office if they choose to bring the core back. Is it good enough to carry them in the Eastern…

Sports Illustrated

Stephen A. Smith Calls for Knicks to Acquire One NBA Superstar After Season-Ending Loss

The ESPN personality voiced his displeasure regarding the team’s playoff exit, with his eye on one star player in the Western Conference.

USA Today Sports Media Group

On this day: Cavs eliminated in 2010 East semis; Tony Harris born; Jayson Tatum gets 46 vs. Bucks

On this day in 2010, the Boston Celtics eliminated LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the East semis, and former Celtic Tony Harris was born.

USA Today Sports Media Group

On this day: Boston wins 12th championship in 1974; Keith Bogans born

On this date in 1974, the Celtics won their 12th championship against the Bucks; it is also the birthday of former Celtic Keith Bogans.

Daily Mirror

Boston Celtics coach makes startling admission after defeat leaves season on the brink

Boston Celtics lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Five of their Eastern Conference semi-final and now trail the series 3-2 going into Game Six

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