Miami hit more 3-pointers than they ever have in a playoff game, setting a team record to flip the script on Boston and win Game 2 in Boston. They won the 3-point battle by 33 and won by 10, making all the adjustments we expected and playing a nearly perfect game. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown put up big numbers and got no help from anyone else, but it was Miami's defense that baited Boston's stars into playing how the Heat wanted. Still, John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal says it's no time to panic.

Miami Heat set shooting record, beat Boston Celtics in Game 2

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The Cavs are coming off a seven-game series with Orlando while the Celtics have been resting for almost a week. Donovan Mitchell's knee is bothering him and the Cavs are missing Jarrett Allen, but the Celtics are missing Kristaps Porzingis. Does Cleveland have a chance to win this series? Do they have a chance top steal a game in Boston? Do they have a chance to win a game at all? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Locked On Cavs host Chris Manning discuss it all and what they think will happen in this series.

Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers crossover preview: Can Donovan Mitchell pull an upset?

The Celtics will take on the Cavs in the second round of the playoffs. Is this a better matchup than the Orlando Magic? How does Boston matchup against Cleveland? Will Jaylen Brown vs. Donovan Mitchell be a key matchup? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss the defensive matchups that could work best, the carryover from the Miami series, and the two biggest concerns for the Celtics.

Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers preview: Jaylen Brown vs. Donovan Mitchell?

Kristaps Porzingis talked to reporters at practice on Saturday to give an update on his injured calf, including how  it happened, the rehab process, and a possible timeline for his return. You'll hear everything he said about the injury, and the John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal reacts, and explains why this was an overall good update from Porzingis.

Kristaps Porzingis gives injury update on possible return to Boston Celtics lineup

With some time off before the next series, we open up the mailbag for answers about Jayson Tatum attacking the rim by rolling after picks, giving Joe Mazzulla credit, and a bad sports town in Miami. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal has all that, a look at how postgame interviews work, and then his favorite/funniest moments of the season.

Boston Celtics Mailbag: Jayson Tatum attacking, Joe Mazzulla credit, & funniest moment

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.

Miami Heat set shooting record, beat Boston Celtics in Game 2

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