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Derrick White’s stunning buzzer-beater forced a Game 7 for Celtics against Heat

Derrick White single-handedly forced Game 7 for the Celtics at the buzzer.

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Draymond Green Admitted He Has a Selfish Reason for Wanting the Celtics to Come Back vs. Heat

The four-time NBA champion admitted he’s pulling for the previously impossible to happen in the Eastern Conference finals for one selfish reason.

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Will the Boston Celtics win Game 6 vs. the Miami Heat to force a Game 7 at home?

Can the Celtics win Game 6 to bring it back to Boston for a winner-take-all showdown and a potential date with the history books?

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Is a dominant defense back for the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals?

They are going to need it against this Heat squad if they want a chance at advancing.

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On this day: Larry Bird steals the ball; Bill Russell honored; 76ers sent fishing

On this day, the Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons in the '87 East finals with a last-second steal by Larry Bird.

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Don’t call it a comeback: Three thoughts on a 110-97 Boston Celtics Game 5 victory

The Celtics are taking their talents back to South Beach after extending the Eastern Conference finals behind a 110-97 Game 5 victory.

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Celtics thrive on 3s, beat Heat 110-97 in Game 5 to extend East finals

Derrick White had 24 points, including six 3-pointers, helping lead the charge as the Boston Celtics dominated the Miami Heat 110-97 in Game 5 on to extend the Eastern Conference finals

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Malcolm Brogdon leaves Game 5 early with right forearm soreness

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon left the action early during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals with a right forearm injury.

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Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla says mid-series meeting with young cancer patients has helped him center his faith

Prior to Game 5, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla told reporters about a recent meeting with young cancer patients, an experience that is helping him center faith amid postseason pressure.

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Dave Hyde: There has never been anyone like Matthew Tkachuk for the Panthers

With the seconds draining, with the moment calling, Matthew Tkachuck moved unhurried with the puck, even as everything accelerated before him. Bodies piled up. Defenders twisted to reach him.

Tribune News Service

Shaquille O'Neal tracked down and served by cryptocurrency lawsuit during NBA playoff game

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal was served legal documents during a broadcast of the Miami Heat's NBA Eastern Conference playoff final game for a complaint on collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX

Daily Mirror

Heat’s Gabe Vincent ruled out for pivotal Game 5 in Boston

BOSTON — Already down two guards due to injuries sustained earlier this postseason, the Miami Heat on Thursday morning ruled out point guard Gabe Vincent for Thursday night’s Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.

Tribune News Service

Miami Heat suffer playoff blow as Gabe Vincent ruled out

The Miami Heat will have to navigate Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics without the presence of guard Gabe Vincent, as confirmed by the team.

The Times of India

Greg Cote: With rats and a sweep, Florida Panthers are in the Stanley Cup Final for first time since 1996

The rubber rats were falling and a long-suffering hockey franchise was rising Wednesday night. And in a packed arena full of sonic joy, fans were partying like it was 1996.

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Tkachuk sends Panthers to Stanley Cup Final, after topping Hurricanes 4-3 for sweep

Matthew Tkachuk scored a power-play goal with 4.9 seconds left, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 36 shots to cap off a brilliant series, and the Florida Panthers earned their first trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 27 years by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 to win the Eastern Conference title in…

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On this day: McAdoo inducted into Hall of Fame, win vs. DET in ’08 ECF; Red Claws become Maine Celtics

On this day in 2000, former Celtic short-timer Bob McAdoo was inducted into the Hall of Fame, and the Red Claws became the Maine Celtics.

The Independent UK

Tatum scores 34, Celtics stave off elimination by topping Heat 116-99 in Game 4

Jayson Tatum scored 34 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Derrick White and Jaylen Brown each added 16 points and the Boston Celtics staved off elimination in the Eastern Conference finals by running away in the second half to beat the Miami Heat 116-99 in Game 4 on Tuesday night

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Nikola Jokić quiets critics who questioned Joel Embiid’s MVP credentials: ‘He should have won it’

PHILADELPHIA — Nikola Jokić has amassed the most triple-doubles in a single postseason in league history while leading the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA Finals appearance. Meanwhile, Joel Embiid struggled when the 76ers needed him the most while suffering a third straight second-round playoff exit.

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Frank Vogel interviews for Sixers’ head coaching job and emerges as top candidate

Could Frank Vogel be in line for a Philadelphia-area homecoming?

Tribune News Service

Dave Hyde: Sergei Bobrovsky takes over series as Panthers sit one game from finals

SUNRISE, Fla. — Rod Brind’Amour pursed his lips, shook his head and didn’t try to hold the pain from tumbling out before him.

Miami Herald

Sergei Bobrovsky, Panthers shut out Carolina to move within one win of Stanley Cup Final

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers’ first home game in the Eastern Conference finals since 1996 started with a montage of everyone on the roster.

Sports Illustrated

Jimmy Butler’s Bold Prediction After ’22 Playoff Ouster Is Going Viral

The star forward appeared to correctly predict Miami’s playoff run.

Sports Illustrated

The Heat Have Rendered the Celtics’ Season Meaningless

Boston had the optimal path to the NBA Finals until it ran into eighth-seeded Miami, which has upended all expectations with a 3–0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

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On this day: Bird, Wilkins battle in ’88 ECF G7; Siegfried, Brown born

On this day in 1987, Boston's Larry Bird went shot for shot with Atlanta's Dominique Wilkins in that year's Eastern Conference Finals.

Miami Herald

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.

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