The New York Times – Sports:
A strange playoff series keeps getting weirder with injury scares and furious comebacks. It’s difficult to tell who is best prepared to adapt.
Category: Boston Celtics
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Marcus Smart Leads Boston Celtics Over Miami Heat in Game 2
The New York Times – Sports:
Smart, the Celtics’ point guard, made an impact on offense and defense as Boston beat Miami in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals.
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The Stats Are Hiding a Secret About the Miami Heat’s P.J. Tucker
The New York Times – Sports:
Tucker did a little bit of everything in a Game 1 win over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals — including help neutralize Jayson Tatum.
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NBA Preview: Miami Heat and Boston Celtics Fight to Win the East
The New York Times – Sports:
Miami and Boston will meet in the Eastern Conference finals, with each team rightfully confident in its ability to win. The series may be too close to call.
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Boston Celtics Dominate Milwaukee Bucks in Game 7 Win
The New York Times – Sports:
Boston, with a surprise 27 points from Grant Williams, led by as many as 28. The Celtics will face the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals.
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Jayson Tatum Saves the Boston Celtics’ Season With 46 Points
The New York Times – Sports:
Was it the 46 points? The crushing 3-pointers? The clutch free throws? Tatum, the Boston forward, was feeling it against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday.
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Celtics’ Horford Turns Back the Clock and the Bucks
The New York Times – Sports:
Horford, Boston’s 35-year-old center, delivered 30 points and one big dunk as the Celtics tied their series, 2-2.
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An N.B.A. Coach’s Journey from FedEx to the Top Job
The New York Times – Sports:
Boston Celtics Coach Ime Udoka struggled to catch on in the N.B.A. as a player. But once he did, he leveraged his experience to become a leader on the sideline.
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A Physical Bucks Team Makes the Celtics Suddenly Look Average
The New York Times – Sports:
Giannis Antetokounmpo overcame early struggles to post a triple double against Boston, which had looked impressive in its sweep of the Nets.