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Full Boston Celtics first round 2024 East NBA Playoffs schedule vs. Miami Heat

The question of who the Boston Celtics will face in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs has been settled after the Miami Heat defeated the Chicago Bulls in their second game of the league’s 2024 play-n tournament. And with that certainty, we …

The question of who the Boston Celtics will face in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs has been settled after the Miami Heat defeated the Chicago Bulls in their second game of the league’s 2024 play-n tournament. And with that certainty, we can begin to analyze the matchup in earnest.

The Heat are not the team that sent the Celtics packing in the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals, playing worse and likely without star forward Jimmy Butler as he deals with an MCL injury. And while we can’t say for certain that Boston will make short work of Miami, they should if they come with the proper discipline and focus.

But one thing we do know for certain is when and where the games will be played, so let’s take a look at the Celtics’ first round playoffs schedule.

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Celtics Lab 251: NBA expansion and covering Boston (and the league) from abroad with Josh Coyne

To get a bead on the international future of the NBA (and the Celtics in the first round), make sure you don’t miss this bonus episode.

The NBA is inching closer to a new, inevitable round of expansion, and based on what we have heard from league commissioner Adam Silver, it might not just be within the US and Canada. And while Mexico City might not be among the frontrunners, the growth of the league in popularity around the world will only continue to grow.

What will NBA expansion look like this time, and in the future? How is it different for fans and international media to enjoy the NBA we have now? And what else might the future of the Association look like, with the accelerating growth of the NBA continuing apace?

To talk it over and his trip to cover the end of the Boston Celtics’ 2023-24 season and the playoffs ahead of them, CLNS Media’s “Celtics Lab” podcast linked up with British Basketball League and Give Me Sport’s Josh Coyne.


To get a bead on the international future of the NBA (and the Celtics in the first round), make sure you don’t miss this special bonus episode of the pod.


The Celtics Lab podcast is brought to you by Prize Picks.

If you enjoy this pod, check out the “How Bout Them Celtics,” “First to the Floor,” and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network.

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Abby Chin discusses excitement ahead of all-female Boston Celtics broadcast

Abby Chin will operate as the color analyst for the Boston Celtics game against the Detroit Pistons on Monday (March 18).

On Monday, the Boston Celtics will have an all-female broadcast crew to commemorate Women’s History Month. Chin will operate as the color analyst when the Celtics face the Detroit Pistons on March 18, filling in for Brian Scalabrine, who usually holds the role.

Chin will be joined by Amina Smith, Jennifer Rizzotti, Ashley Battle, Kayla Burton, Zora Stephenson and Dijonai Carrington, who will all combine to form the broadcast team. Chin recently spoke with Chad Finn of The Boston.com regarding the upcoming role change, admitting she was excited about the challenge.

“I’m really excited and a little anxious,” Chin said. “I can’t wait to see how it goes and what it feels like to be in that chair and to do something very different from what I’m used to.”

Chin has previously held a TV role as part of the NBC Sports post-game team.

She has also done some play-by-play announcing next to legendary radio host Sean Grande. However, this will be her first foray into color analysis. As a genuine fan favorite, Chin will have the support of the entire Boston fan base behind her, as will the rest of the female broadcast team.

Hopefully, we can see this approach to Women’s History Month become a tradition amongst the Celtics media, as it will help spotlight the vast amount of talented women in sports media.

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Celtics vs. Knicks: Prediction, preview, how to watch, stream, start

The Boston Celtics have the unusual superpower of playing down to opponents when they are dealing with injuries, making this tilt something of a black box in terms of predictions.

The New York Knicks looked like the NBA’s hottest team in the Eastern Conference after making some major moves at the league’s 2024 trade deadline. Only to see injury derail that success over a four-game skid the Knicks finally snapped with a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Boston Celtics have the unusual superpower of playing down to opponents when they are dealing with injuries, making this tilt something of a black box in terms of predictions. The old version of Boston would easily be walking into a trap game here, but this iteration of the Celtics has shown some self-awareness of this bad habit.

We think the Cs will come correct with their ‘A’ game to soundly beat an ailing Knicks squad, but the upset potential remains.

Austin Rivers, Pat Beverley respond to JJ Redick’s critique of Doc Rivers on accountability

Is Rivers a bad coach? Definitely not. Is he the source of the Bucks’ current woes? Not really! Does he have a track record of deflecting blame, regardless of whether he deserves it? Absolutely.

Former Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers has a bad habit of throwing his former players under the bus at times to deflect criticism of his coaching. While at times it may be justified, it also often has landed poorly among those who have played for him in the past. Such was the case with ex-NBAer and current broadcaster JJ Redick, who took Doc to task on social media.

That, in turn, rankled Rivers’ son, Austin Rivers, who replied to Redick’s critique by saying via Clutch Points “In terms of accountability, your best years in the NBA were when you played for him and the (Los Angeles) Clippers … It’s just very ironic and kinda weird that you have this energy towards him.”

Redick’s words also irked current Milwaukee Bucks (who Rivers coaches) guard Patrick Beverley, who wrote “This Man Doc actually saved your career. Started you when no one else wanted (to). And (you) retire, go on TV and say that.”

Redick could not help but reply, saying, “Pat my guy, I had a four-year offer with player option for the same money to be a starter for a different team. (expletive) ‘saved my career,'”

Is Rivers a bad coach? Definitely not. Is he the source of the Bucks’ current woes? Not really! Does he have a track record of deflecting blame, regardless of whether he deserves it? Absolutely. But then again, that may be true of many of us — most of whom are not being paid like an NBA head coach.

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Celtics see several players change in new NBA 2K ratings update

A number of Boston Celtics players have seen their overall player ratings change.

With the NBA’s All-Star Game for 2024 now in the rearview mirror, we can also take a look at some other timely news that may have been a bit obscured by the All-Star Week festivities taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana. The folks behind the popular NBA basketball simulation video game, NBA 2K, have updated this year’s overall player ratings for NBA 2K24!

And with that update, a number of Boston Celtics players have also seen their overall player ratings change, mostly for the good (and a few for the worse). The news is, as we alluded, mostly positive for the Celtics seeing changes to their ratings.

So all that said, let’s take a look at which Celtics’ ratings have changed — and to what.

How to watch Celtics forward Jaylen Brown in the NBA’s 2024 Dunk Contest

The final of the night’s three All-Star Week contests, the Dunk Contest will follow the Skills Challenge and 3-Point Shootout.

Star Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown will soon be competing in the NBA’s 2024 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest. The Celtics forward will do so along with three other competitors, including the Miami Heat’s Jaime Jaquez, Jr., the New York Knicks’ Jacob Toppin, and the defending champ, the Osceola Magic’s Mac McClung.

The final of the night’s three All-Star Week contests, the Dunk Contest will follow the Skills Challenge and 3-Point Shootout on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. ET. at Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium. Fans of the Celtics (or the sport more broadly) can watch the action on TNT as well as on NBA TV via League Pass.

A pair of Celtics alumni will be among the judges of the event, with Gary Payton, Sr. and Dominique Wilkins joined by Mitch Richmond, Fred Jones and Darnell Hillman in assigning grades to each flush of the event.

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Oshae Brissett is providing a behind-the-scenes look at the Celtics roster

The Boston Celtics forward revealed why he documents his life as an NBA role player for his social media following.

Oshae Brissett has slowly begun cracking the Boston Celtics roster. The energetic wing, who is in his fifth NBA season, has proven himself to be a spark plug off the bench. Brissett is viewed as a potential energy shifter on nights when the Celtics look flat, especially in terms of rebounding and on-ball defense.

As such, Brissett remained with the team beyond the February 8 trade deadline. However, he’s also providing value to Celtics fans in other ways. Brissett has been documenting his life on his social media channels, including some behind-the-scenes content with the Celtics.

During a recent interview with NBC Sports Boston’s Abby Chin, Brissett discussed his reasons for showcasing what it’s like to be an NBA role player. He also discussed why he remains active on social media when most other players stay away from the negativity.

In typical Brissett fashion, he also gave a bit more information as he detailed his relationship with Joe Mazzulla and what it’s like to play for the Celtic’s head coach.

You can watch the full interview by clicking on the embedded link above.

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Celtics vs. Heat: Prediction, preview, how to watch, stream, start

Boston finished their longest home stand of the NBA’s 2023-24 season. Will it find them well-rested and focused, or complacent and ripe for an upset?

The Boston Celtics face their biggest Eastern Conference Rival on the road again this Sunday afternoon after Boston finishes their longest home stand of the NBA’s 2023-24 season with a road tilt vs. the Miami Heat. Will it find them well-rested and focused, or complacent and ripe for an upset?

It may come down to whether star Heat forward Jimmy Butler is available to play, with the Miami star listed as questionable for personal reasons on the injury report. But the Celtics are plenty capable of getting in their own way when they think a win is assured, as well. We think the Celtics take this one, but the closeness of their last victory over the lowly Washington Wizards does not inspire confidence.

Let’s take a look at how you can watch the game.

Celtics vs. Lakers: Prediction, preview, how to watch, stream, start

The level of intensity for a Los Angeles Lakers tilt may not be quite what fans are used to when these two foes square off most nights.

The Boston Celtics are set to face their age-old rival at TD Garden on Thursday night, but due to injury, the level of intensity for a Los Angeles Lakers tilt may not be quite what fans are used to when these two foes square off most nights.

With word that the Lakers are sitting not just star forward LeBron James but also big man Anthony Davis, some of the wind that typically propels these contests is going to be lacking. At least for now, it does not seem that the Celtics are going to respond with a mystery ailment or three of their own, so it should be a win for Boston.

But as is the case in this league, playing down to their opponent could still deliver a loss in a perfect storm the Celtics seem to be good at seeking out.