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Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) celebrates with Caleb Martin late in the second half Game 2 of the team's NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1

Tyler Herro hit six of Miami’s franchise playoff-record 23 3-pointers to lead the Heat to a 111-101 victory over the Boston Celtics and tie their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (16) looks to pass while defended by Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Heat set franchise playoff record with 23 3-pointers in Game 2 against Celtics

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, left, defends as Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, right, drives toward the basket in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Top-seeded Celtics, Thunder expecting to see different versions of Heat, Pelicans in Game 2s

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, center, passes the ball over Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin, right, in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Six Celtics score in double figures as they cruises past Heat 114-94

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin, behind center, fouls Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, front center, in front of Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum OK after collision late in win over Heat and expects nothing less in playoffs

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Celtics were beaten at their own game at 3-point line in Game 2 loss to Heat

After outscoring the Heat by 42 points from the 3-point line in a 20-point playoff series-opening win, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla knew Miami would adjust for Game 2.

Today in Sports - For 2nd time, Wayne Gretzky, scores 7 points in a Cup game (3 goals, 4 assists)

Today in Sports, April 25 - For 2nd time, Wayne Gretzky, scores 7 points in a Cup game (3 goals, 4 assists)

Boston takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Miami

The Boston Celtics host the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The teams meet for the fifth time this season.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives past Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (5) in the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Jayson Tatum triple-double, 3s lead Celtics past Butler-less Heat 114-94 in playoff opener

Jayson Tatum notched his first career playoff triple-double with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Boston Celtics past the Miami Heat 114-94 to open their first-round playoff series.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives toward the basket as New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Heat face Celtics in first round after epic conference finals duel last season

The Heat stunned the Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals last season, taking a 3-0 lead and then blowing Boston out at the Garden in Game 7.

Boston Celtics guard JD Davison (20) drives toward the basket as Washington Wizards forward Anthony Gill, center left, defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Things to know about the NBA playoffs as they begin

The Boston Celtics had almost no trouble at all with the 14 teams that didn’t make the playoffs this season, going 35-4 against those squads.

Celtics kick off playoffs against the Heat

The Boston Celtics host the Miami Heat to start the Eastern Conference first round. The Celtics went 3-0 against the Heat during the regular season.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, pushes Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert while they pursue the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

The NBA playoffs are finally here. And as LeBron James says, ‘it’s a sprint now’

There’s a 64-win team in Boston that ran away with the league’s best record. The defending champions in Denver, a group that won 57 games.

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Today in Sports, April 20 - Roger Federer wins his 500th career match

Today in Sports - Patrick Marleau breaks Gordie Howe’s NHL record for most games played

Today in Sports, April 19 - Patrick Marleau breaks Gordie Howe’s NHL record for most games played

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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, April 19 - April 25, Take 2

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum (0) drives past Sacramento Kings' Davion Mitchell (15) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 5, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

The Celtics have been the NBA’s most dominant team. Only a championship will make season complete

The Celtics spent the regular season racking up superlatives and pulverizing opponents with one of the league’s most versatile rosters.

Today in Sports - Wayne Gretzky plays his final game of NHL career

Today in Sports, April 18 - Wayne Gretzky plays his final game of NHL career

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard, left, drives against Washington Wizards guard Jared Butler, front right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Payton Pritchard scores career-high 38 as Celtics beat Wizards 132-122

BOSTON (AP) — Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 38 points and the NBA-best Boston Celtics rested their entire starting lineup in a 132-122 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday in the teams’ regular-season finale.

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) drives toward the basket past Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (8) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Payton Pritchard scores career-high 38 points in Celtics’ 132-122 win over Wizards

Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 38 points and the NBA-best Boston Celtics rested their entire starting lineup in a 132-122 victory over the Washington Wizards in the teams’ season finale.

Washington takes on Boston, looks to stop 5-game skid

Washington is looking to break its five-game skid with a win over Boston. The teams meet Sunday for the fourth time this season.

Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard (11) drives past Charlotte Hornets' Tre Mann (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Celtics cruise past Hornets

BOSTON (AP) — Payton Prichard scored a career-high 31 points and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 131-98 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.

Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard (11) heads up court after making a 3-pointer during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Payton Pritchard scores a career-high 31 points as Celtics rest starters and cruise past Hornets

Payton Prichard scored a career-high 31 points and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 131-98 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

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Today in Sports, April 13 - Tiger Woods wins The Masters by a record 12 strokes

Bridges and the Hornets visit conference foe Boston

Charlotte faces Boston for an Eastern Conference matchup Friday. Friday’s game is the third meeting of the season between the two teams.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, center, shoots next to Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Brunson scores 39 points, Knicks beat Celtics to keep up push for No. 2 seed in Eastern Conference

Jalen Brunson scored 39 points in three quarters and the New York Knicks kept up their quest to finish with the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference by beating the Boston Celtics 118-109 on Thursday night.

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday, center, tries to drive past Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker (34) and guard Rayan Rupert (72) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics’ Jrue Holiday says signing long-term extension was what he envisioned after offseason trade

The Celtics always wanted to keep Jrue Holiday on their roster beyond this season. It didn’t take Holiday long to view Boston as a franchise he wanted to play for on a long-term basis.

Today in Sports - Jordan Spieth earns first Major win with record-tying performance at The Masters

Today in Sports, April 12 - Jordan Spieth earns first Major win with record-tying performance at The Masters

Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis tries to get past Orlando Magic's Jonathan Isaac during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Portis scores 30 points, Bucks beat Magic 117-99 without injured Antetokounmpo

Bobby Portis had 30 points, nine rebounds and a career-high five steals to help the Milwaukee Bucks withstand Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence and beat the Orlando Magic 117-99.

Memphis Grizzlies' Scotty Pipen Jr., center, is defended by Cleveland Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen, right, and Isaac Okoro (35) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Cavaliers move closer to playoff spot beating Grizzlies 110-98

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points, Jarrett Allen had 16 points and 10 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 110-98 on Wednesday night to move within a victory of wrapping up a playoff spot.

Boston Celtics' Jrue Holiday gets past Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Jrue Holiday agrees to 4-year, $135 million extension with Celtics

Jrue Holiday agreed to terms on a four-year, $135 million contract extension with the Celtics, his agent Jason Glushon confirmed.

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo sits on the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Milwaukee. Giannis Antetokounmpo left the game. The Bucks won 104-91. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Antetokounmpo has strained calf, sits out against Magic, will also miss final 2 regular-season games

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the rest of the regular season after an MRI confirmed the two-time MVP has a strained left calf, while his availability for the start of the playoffs remains uncertain.

New York faces Boston after Brunson’s 45-point outing

New York takes on the Boston Celtics after Jalen Brunson scored 45 points in the Knicks’ 128-117 victory against the Chicago Bulls.

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers reacts to a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Celtics become 1st NBA team to shoot no free throws. Boston, Bucks combine for record-low 2 attempts

The Milwaukee Bucks and Celtics combined for a record-low two free throw attempts Tuesday night, when the Celtics became the first team in NBA history to not shoot one.