Tag: Eastern Conference Finals

Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics pulls up for a 3-point shot over Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat in Game 5 at the American Airlines Arena. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Celtics Beat Heat in Game 5, One Win Away from NBA Finals

It wasn’t pretty, but the Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat 93-80 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead thanks to a turnover-free second half from Jaylen Brown. With the huge road victory, the Celtics are one win away from clinching the Eastern Conference title and securing a […]

Jayson Tatum from the Boston Celtics powers his way to the basket against Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat at TD Garden. (Image: Paul Rutherford/USA Today Sports)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Boston Celtics Smoke Miami Heat in Game 4, Even Series at 2-2

Another NBA playoff game, another blowout. This time, the Miami Heat got scorched by the Boston Celtics 102-82 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals, as Boston evened the series at 2-2. The final score and 20-point margin of victory made this game seem a lot more competitive. The […]

Miami Heat Injury Report: Jimmy Butler (Knee) Intends to Play Game 4
2022 NBA Playoffs

Miami Heat Injury Report: Jimmy Butler (Knee) Intends to Play Game 4

Miami Heat All-Star Jimmy Butler missed the entire second half of Game 3 with inflammation in his knee, but despite the nagging injury, he’s expected to play in Game 4 against the Boston Celtics on Monday night. The Heat listed Butler as questionable, but Butler indicated he’s ready to suit […]

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum from the Boston Celtics celebrate a Game 2 victory over the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. (Image: Garcia Jerome)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Sharpshooting Boston Celtics Crush Miami Heat in Game 2, Tie Series 1-1

The hot-shooting Boston Celtics knocked down 50% of their 3-point shots en route to a dominating 25-point victory against the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Celtics evened the series at 1-1. The Eastern Conference finals shift to Boston for the next two games, with […]

Kyle Lowry from the Miami Heat directing court traffic against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Miami Heat Injury Report: Kyle Lowry Out for Game 2 vs Celtics

The Miami Heat won’t have Kyle Lowry in the lineup for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics due to a lingering hamstring injury. The Heat also listed Max Strus and Gabe Vincent as questionable because both players are also nursing hamstring injuries. Even though the […]

Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat powers through the late by splitting defenders Derricks White (9) and Daniel Theis (27). (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Jimmy Butler Drops 41 Points, Leads Miami Heat to 1-0 Lead in ECF

The Miami Heat took advantage of a short-handed Boston Celtics squad that was missing two starters and that let Jimmy Butler score 41 points in a dominating second-half performance to win Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Heat defeated the Celtics 118-107 and now hold a 1-0 series […]

Kyle Lowry from the Miami Heat will not suit up at the start of the Eastern Conference Finals due to a lingering hamstring injury. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Miami Heat Injury Report: Kyle Lowry (Hamstring) Out Game 1 vs Celtics

The Eastern Conference finals begin tonight, but the Miami Heat won’t have starting point guard Kyle Lowry in the lineup against the Boston Celtics in Game 1 due to a hamstring injury. Backup Gabe Vincent will get the start for the Heat. Lowry initially suffered the hamstring injury in Game […]