On the first off day of this season’s Eastern Conference finals, it might have been difficult to tell which team was holding the 1-0 lead in the series.
Boston Celtics
Adebayo’s block helps Heat win Game 1 over Celtics in OT, 117-114
Bam Adebayo blocks Jayson Tatum’s dunk attempt in the final seconds as Miami rallies in the first game of the Eastern Conference finals.
Celtics’ Kemba Walker, Heat’s Jimmy Butler waited years to reach East finals
Kemba Walker and Jimmy Butler entered the NBA on the same night, and both went to new homes in the summer of 2019, looking for something better. They got it, and now are in the Eastern Conference finals for the first time.
Celtics’ young core heads back to East finals, once again
The Boston Celtics aren’t old, by any measure. That doesn’t mean they are lacking for experience.
Celtics edge Raptors in Game 7 to reach Eastern Conference final, 92-87
Boston eliminates defending NBA champion Toronto and advances to play Miami for a berth on the NBA finals.
Celtics, Raptors ready to put focus on Game 7
After Toronto stayed alive with a thrilling double-overtime win in Game 6, the teams meet Friday for a spot in the conference finals.
Raptors top Celtics in double-OT to force winner-take-all series finale
Toronto rallies again, and again, and again, and gets past the Celtics in an epic double-overtime victory in Game 6.
In the bubble, young Celtics proving they are contenders
Boston doesn’t have championship experience, but has shown in these playoffs they have the tools to win it all.
Celtics regain control with 111-89 win
Defense sets the tone as Boston’s takes a 3-2 lead over Toronto in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Celtics fall in Game 4, series tied
Toronto follows a buzzer-beating win in Game 3 with a 100-93 victory that ties the Eastern Conference semifinals.