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Dan Shaughnessy

By working together, Celtics got the job done in Game 3

The Celtics stopped pouting, and now they have three days off to feel good about themselves before the series resumes Wednesday.

Character counts, and the Celtics showed plenty beating Miami in Game 3

The Celtics collected themselves enough in Game 3 to fight another day, and they proved they have enough fortitude to rejuvenate themselves after a stretch that could have split most teams.

It got tight late, but Celtics go big inside to get back in East finals

The Celtics surged into halftime, surged out of it, and weathered some brief Miami flurries to grab their first game of the Eastern Conference finals.

Clippers’ talent can’t overcome their lack of chemistry

The Clippers have blown two 3-1 playoff series leads with Doc Rivers as coach.

Celtics lost their cool following loss to Heat, before finally talking it out
Coach Brad Stevens met with Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown and other Celtics both Thursday night and Friday to smooth feelings after frustrating Game 2 defeat.

Breaking down how the Celtics couldn’t crack the Heat’s zone defense
ESPN analyst Tim Legler looks at two critical plays late in Game 2 that contributed to Boston's downfall, and how to counter it going forward.

It’s nothing new for a team to have a conflict. Here’s what’s happened after some famous ones

Larry Bird found a way to energize the 1984 Celtics. Billy Martin and Reggie Jackson patched things up and won the 1977 World Series. These kerfuffles don't necessarily doom a team.

Celtics have gone quickly from feel-good story to family feud

There is still time for them to turn this around against the Heat, and it starts with Brad Stevens.

Are the Celtics inching toward implosion after yet another brutal loss to the Heat?

The used-to-be-close Celtics were screaming at each other in the locker room after Thursday's game.

Game 1 hurt. The Celtics' loss in Game 2 is a whole other story

If they don’t figure out how to feel better by Game 3, their dream of an NBA Finals appearance moves to the brink of extinction.

Screaming match ensues in Celtics’ locker room after Game 2 loss

According to people on the scene, you could hear screaming coming from the locker room after the game, including some very pointed words from Marcus Smart.

Another big lead, another blown chance: How the Celtics lost Game 2 to the Heat, and other observations

Boston was outscored, 37-17, in the third quarter.

Lakers, Nuggets ready to tip off NBA Western Conference finals

The Lakers are coming off another long rest, the Nuggets facing another quick turnaround.

Does home-court advantage mean anything to the Celtics when they’re in the bubble?

Spoiler alert: Not really.

When could Gordon Hayward be ready to go?

When Hayward returns, look for him to come off the bench to lead the second unit.

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