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Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday helped reshape how the Celtics guarded the Heat's best players.
Jared Weiss39
After a stunning Game 2 win in Boston, the Heat returned home and didn't have 'that type of dog mentality,' resulting in a 20-point defeat.
Manny Navarro18
"Can we start off every game essentially punching first and not reacting? That’s the test for us," Jayson Tatum said.
Jay King71
After succumbing to Miami's 23 3-pointers in Game 2, the Celtics need to dispatch the undermanned Heat as neatly and quickly as possible.
Steve Buckley91
Miami's 23 made 3s are a team record for a playoff game.
The Athletic Staff111
“We always said, 'We’re not a regular eighth seed,'” Adebayo said. “And people know that for some reason.”
Eric Koreen44
Tyler Herro paced the Heat with 24 points, adding 10 rebounds and nine assists.
The Athletic Staff53
“He has legs under him. He's healthy. I think he has a clear mind," says Heat coach Erik Spoelstra of Jaquez.
Eric Koreen16
“I think the biggest takeaway from last year is just (that) anything can happen,” says Heat guard Tyler Herro.
Eric Koreen21
In the NBA, attention turns to super teams, MVPs and squads that make big splashes. But once again, we shouldn't overlook the Heat.
Joe Vardon30
"Just based on the (finals) run we made without me, I thought that was enough for me to not be here anymore," Tyler Herro told The Athletic.
William Guillory18
For those of us who are so ready to see NBA basketball after this long and mostly quiet offseason, the season is just around the corner.
The Athletic124
Two suitors have emerged for the former All-Star. What should Washington's new executive team do now?
David Aldridge and Josh Robbins183
Shams Charania reported trade talks are heating up. Here's what to know about who could be in potential deals.
David Aldridge and Josh Robbins173
Herro hasn’t played since Game 1 of Miami’s first-round series, when he broke a bone in his shooting hand.
Joe Vardon23
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra ruled Tyler Herro out of Game 1 of the NBA Finals as he continues recovering from a broken hand.
Joe Vardon24
The NBA is full of 23-and-under talent, but who are the best 25 players in that range? The Athletic drafts three teams for the future.
James L Edwards, Tim Cato, Mike Vorkunov271
Even without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee showed how lethal it remains in the series.
Darnell Mayberry6
Herro will have surgery on Friday and will miss four to six weeks.
Darnell Mayberry7
Miami lost Tyler Herro, who broke his right hand on a hustle play, for the remainder of the series and likely the playoffs.
Darnell Mayberry22
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