The Sixers are about to take on the New York Knicks, and that's exactly what they wanted instead of facing the Celtics, calling it the easier team. Were the Sixers ducking Boston? Will they meet up in the playoffs anyway? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm talk about that before getting into Jayson Tatum's trainer saying he wants Tatum to become the 'nicest a-hole'

Philadelphia 76ers ducked Boston Celtics? Making Jayson Tatum 'nicest a-hole'

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The Celtics came out strong and stomped the Miami Heat, winning Game 5 by 34 points and moving on to the Conference Semifinals. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into the dominant defense, White's big game, and why the Celtics not only wanted to play Miami, they needed to beat the Heat in this way.

Boston Celtics win Game 5 behind big Derrick White game, eliminate Miami Heat

Porzingis will reportedly miss several games, but not the rest of the postseason. So how do the Celtics move on without him? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss all of the possibilities, including doing nothing different at all and just using their regular non-Porzingis rotation. Also, when do the Celtics go with Xavier Tillman? How much do they use Al Horford, and do they unleash Jayson Tatum at center?

How do Boston Celtics move forward during Kristaps Porzingis' injury absence?

The Celtics got another relatively easy win over the Miami Heat in Game 4 of their opening round series, thanks to 38 points from Derrick White. But the bigger story is losing Kristaps Porzingis to a calf injury in the first half. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal explains why Game 5 is now a must-win closeout game because of the injury. Plus, why the defense was good enough, and why their game plan against the Heat takes away any math advantage Miami is hoping for.

Boston Celtics win Game 4 in Miami, lose Kristaps Porzingis to calf injury

The Celtics answered Miami's adjustments in Game 3 and played a great game. Can Boston keep their heads and do what's necessary to close this series? Can Miami get out of the season-long habits that crept back in during Game 3? How do the Celtics avoid taking the bait when Erik Spoelstra tries to keep Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown from distributing to Derrick White, Kristaps Porzingis and the rest of the Celtics? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Locked On Heat host Wes Golberg get together for a crossover preview of Game 4.

Boston Celtics back in control of series? Miami Heat out of answers? Game 4 crossover preview

The Celtics dominated Game 3 with their defense, holding Miami to only 84 points and keeping them from getting anything substantial from the 3-point line. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into the big bounce-back game for Boston, how their defense dominated, how Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White were able to supplement Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and more.

Philadelphia 76ers ducked Boston Celtics? Making Jayson Tatum 'nicest a-hole'

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