Miami is one win from the NBA Finals, leading Boston 3-1 in this East title series, with Game 5 — the possible clincher — Friday night at Walt Disney World.
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Herro breaks out as Miami puts reeling Celtics in must-win situation
Tyler Herro ‘was ridiculously good’ in scoring 37 points – most in a playoff game for a rookie not named Magic Johnson – as the Heat go up 3-1 and put Boston on the edge of elimination.
Celtics on verge of elimination after 112-109 loss to Heat
Rookie Tyler Herro scores 37 points, and Miami takes a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
Jae Crowder, Kelly Olynyk see parallels between Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, Celtics’ Brad Stevens
Miami’s Crowder and Olynyk are in the East finals for the second time. The first was in 2017 when they played for Boston under coach Brad Stevens. Both see the similarities between Stevens and Heat coach Erik Spoelstra.
Heat search for better start against Celtics
Miami’s formula in the playoffs has been to come from behind late.
Boston got angry and grabbed momentum
The Celtics fell behind in the Eastern Conference finals 2-0, got into a big shouting match, then play brilliantly to win Game 3.
Celtics cut series deficit with 117-106 victory
Boston again has trouble holding a big lead but survives a late Miami comeback bid in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Celtics notebook: Recent history suggests series is far from over
Boston hopes to become the third straight team to overcome a 2-0 series deficit in the East finals.
Reports: Frustrations boil over for Celtics in locker room outburst
Marcus Smart reportedly called out teammates after the Celtics lost Game 2, again blowing a double-digit lead in the second half to go down 2-0.
Heat rally again, put Celtics in 2-0 hole
Miami overcomes an early 17-point deficit, then closes with a 17-7 to earn a 106-101 victory in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals.