Celtics are NBA Finals bound, while Jayson Tatum says 'This wasn't the goal'

The Celtics are NBA Finals bound for the first time since 2010 after beating the Miami Heat 100-96 in Game 7 Sunday night to become Eastern Conference champions.

Celtics 100, Heat 96: Jayson Tatum leads Boston to Game 7 win, NBA Finals [BOS wins series, 4-3]

The Celtics are rulers of the East once again, as they held off the Miami Heat 100-96 Sunday night in Game 7 at FTX Arena to clinch an NBA Finals berth for the first time since 2010.

Celtics' last opportunity to beat Miami in Game 7

The Celtics have one last chance to beat the Miami Heat and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in 12 years, after missing a golden opportunity in a 111-103 Game 6 loss at TD Garden Friday night.

Heat 111, Celtics 103: Jimmy Butler's 47 points gives Miami life in Game 6 [series tied, 3-3]

The Celtics failed to close out the Miami Heat at TD Garden Friday night in Game 6, as they fell 111-103 and the Eastern Conference Finals is tied up 3-3.

Jaylen Brown, Celtics one win away from NBA Finals berth

The Celtics are one win away from a trip to the NBA Finals after their 93-80 win over the Miami Heat in Game 5 Wednesday night and a 3-2 Eastern Conference finals lead.

Celtics 93, Heat 80: Jaylen Brown's second half scoring tops Miami in Game 5 [BOS leads series, 3-2]

The Celtics beat the Miami Heat 93-80 Wednesday night in Game 5 at FTX Arena to take a 3-2 Eastern Conference Finals lead and are one win away from their first trip to the NBA Finals.

Ime Udoka gives Celtics injury update ahead of Game 5

Marcus Smart is listed as questionable ahead of tonight's pivotal Game 5 between the Celtics and the Miami Heat.

Jayson Tatum named to All-NBA First Team

Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has been named to the All-NBA First Team, making it a second time in his career earning an All-NBA nod after making the All-NBA Third Team during the 2019-20 campaign.

Marcus Smart wins 2021-22 NBA Hustle Award

Celtics guard Marcus Smart has won the NBA Hustle Award once again, becoming the first-ever two-time recipient, as he also took home the honor during the 2018-19 campaign.

Celtics 102, Heat 82: Jayson Tatum drops 31 in ugly blowout Game 4 win [series tied, 2-2]

It wasn't pretty but the Celtics won a pivotal Game 4, beating the Miami Heat in a 102-82 blowout Monday night at TD Garden to even this best-of-7 series 2-2.

Marcus Smart ruled out, Robert Williams available for Game 4

Marcus Smart will sit out Monday night's pivotal Game 4 against the Miami Heat with an ankle injury.

Heat 109, Celtics 103: Jaylen Brown's 40 points not enough to win Game 3 [MIA leads series, 2-1]

The Celtics nearly pulled off a 26-point comeback in Game 3, as they fell to the Miami Heat 109-103 Saturday night at TD Garden to trail the Eastern Conference finals 2-1.

NBA named Marcus Smart, Robert Williams to All-Defensive Teams

The NBA announced Friday night the All-Defensive Teams for the 2021-22 campaign and the Celtics were well represented with Marcus Smart and Robert Williams III.

Why Marcus Smart proved he was the best player in Celtics Game 2 win

The Celtics beat the Miami Heat in a 127-102 blowout win to even the Eastern Conference Finals best-of-7 at 1-1.

Celtics 127, Heat 102: Marcus Smart records near triple-double in Game 2 return [series tied, 1-1]

The Celtics bounced back in Game 2 to steal homecourt advantage, as they beat the Miami Heat 127-102 Thursday night at FTX Arena.

Marcus Smart (mid-foot sprain) probable, Al Horford (Health and Safety Protocols) doubtful for Game 2

The Celtics have listed Marcus Smart as probable to play in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals Thursday night with a mid-foot sprain and Al Horford as doubtful, as he remains in Health and Safety protocols.

Heat 118, Celtics 107: Jimmy Butler makes his statement in Game 1 [MIA leads series, 1-0]

The short-handed Celtics fell to the Miami Heat 118-107 Tuesday night at FTX Arena in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to trail 1-0.

Marcus Smart (foot sprain), Al Horford (Health & Safety Protocols) out for Game 1 vs. Miami

Marcus Smart has been downgraded to out with a right midfoot sprain and Al Horford is in Health and Safety protocols, as the Celtics will be down two starters when they take on the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals tonight.

Causeway Street Podcast - Celtics vs Heat in Eastern Conference Finals rematch

Zach Peloquin joins us to recap the Celtics eliminating the Bucks in seven and preview the Eastern Conference Finals rematch against the Miami Heat. Plus, we also talk NBA headlines. Tune in below to Episode 298 of the Causeway Street Podcast, powered by BETOnline.AG.

Grant Williams says he was told to 'let it fly' during Game 7 series clincher

The Celtics clinched their second-round series after losing Game 5 by winning the next two and eliminated the Milwaukee Bucks Sunday afternoon in a decisive seventh game to advance to the East Finals.

Celtics 109, Bucks 81: Grant Williams leads all scorers in Game 7 win [BOS wins series, 4-3]

The Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 109-81 in Game 7 at TD Garden Sunday afternoon to win the series 4-3 and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the fourth time in six years.

Jayson Tatum, Celtics force decisive Game 7 at home

The Celtics have earned the right to play a Game 7 in their home gym against the Milwaukee Bucks, after knotting up this series 3-3 Friday night.

Celtics 108, Bucks 95: Jayson Tatum goes off for 46 points in Game 6 [series tied, 3-3]

The Celtics avoid elimination and live to see another day after beating the Milwaukee Bucks 108-95 Friday night in Game 6 at Fiserv Forum to even the series 3-3.

Ime Udoka blames Celtics' Game 5 loss on lack of execution, not Marcus Smart

The Celtics failed to put away the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 at TD Garden Wednesday night, after losing 110-107, they now find themselves on the brink of elimination.

Bucks 110, Celtics 107: Jrue Holiday makes key defensive stops in Game 5 win [MIL leads series, 3-2]

The Celtics fell to the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden 110-107 Wednesday night following a fourth quarter collapse in Game 5 and now trail their second-round matchup 3-2.

Robert Williams ruled out for pivotal Game 5

The Celtics will be without Robert Williams for a second-straight game Wednesday night, as he's out with left knee soreness.

Al Horford on his Game 4 performance: 'I understood the moment, what we needed'

The Celtics trailed by as many as 10 in the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks before a fourth quarter comeback was sparked by Al Horford, who many believe saved the season in the team's 116-108 Game 4 win to even the series 2-2.

Celtics 116, Bucks 108: Al Horford leads record fourth quarter in Game 4 [series tied, 2-2]

The Celtics got the much needed road win to stay alive by beating the Milwaukee Bucks 116-108 in Game 4 Monday night at Fiserv Forum, to tie this second-round series 2-2.

Celtics will be without Robert Williams (knee soreness) in pivotal Game 4 vs. Bucks

The Celtics have been dealt a huge blow, as the team announced that Robert Williams is a late scratch with left knee soreness just 90 minutes prior to Game 4 tip-off.

NBA's Last two-minute report says Marcus Smart's game-tying 3 was not a shooting foul

The NBA released the last two-minute report for the Celtics Game 3 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Bucks 103, Celtics 101: Late rally falls short for C's in Game 3 [MIL leads series, 2-1]

The Celtics' one-point lead with less than two minutes left was short-lived, as they fell to the Milwaukee Bucks 103-101 Saturday night at Fiserv Forum in Game 3 and trail 2-1 in this best-of-7 series.

Al Horford says he's impressed with Robert Williams' 'huge leap' since returning from injury

Robert Williams has been an essential part of the Celtics' success this season and even after suffering a partially torn meniscus, the big man has impressed his teammates over the past month.

Causeway Street Podcast - Celtics head to Milwaukee + Grant Williams

Zach Peloquin joins us once again to discuss the Celtics heading to Milwaukee. Plus, Marcus Smart's probable return from injury and Grant Williams' recent play. Tune in below to Episode 297 of the Causeway Street Podcast, powered by BETOnline.AG.

Marcus Smart says there's a 'strong likelihood that I'll be back for Game 3'

Marcus Smart could return to the Celtics lineup when the series shifts to Milwaukee come Game 3 Saturday afternoon.

Why Grant Williams' top notch two-way performance was key in Game 2 win

Grant Williams was huge reason for the Celtics 109-86 blowout win in Game 2 over the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night to tie the series 1-1.

Jaylen Brown comes up big for Celtics in Game 2 win

Jaylen Brown set the tone early in the Celtics 109-86 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 Tuesday night at TD Garden.

Celtics 109, Bucks 86: Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum combine for 59 points in Game 2 [series tied, 1-1]

The Celtics bounced back to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 109-86 in Game 2 Tuesday night at TD Garden to even their Eastern Conference semifinals series 1-1.

Marcus Smart out for Game 2 with quad contusion, Derrick White to make start

The Celtics will have to even this series without their starting point guard and best defender in Marcus Smart.

Marcus Smart listed as questionable for Game 2

Marcus Smart scurried off the floor dangling his right arm with 1:23 left in the second quarter of Game 1. At halftime the Celtics said it was "shoulder stinger" and a right quad contusion, as the veteran guard returned to start the third period.

Celtics look to make adjustments following Game 1 loss

The Celtics didn't look like the same team that swept the Brooklyn Nets during their 101-89 Game 1 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks Sunday afternoon at TD Garden.

Bucks 101, Celtics 89: Giannis Antetokounmpo records triple-double in Game 1 win [MIL leads series 1-0]

The Celtics were brought back down to earth after a 101-89 Game 1 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks Sunday afternoon at TD Garden.

Jaylen Brown, Robert Williams ready to go vs. Bucks for Game 1

While the Celtics are set to face the Milwaukee Bucks in round-two of the Eastern Conference playoffs, Ime Udoka gave some important injury updates ahead of Game 1.