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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
The Miami Heat were on a heater from the 3-point line on Wednesday, but Boston can't allow them the same kind of freedom in Game 3.
Jay King28
How a key Celtics defensive adjustment let the Heat have record shooting night, plus how Miami took Kristaps Porziņģis out of the offense.
Jared Weiss54
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
Celtics commentator Brian Scalabrine speculated that Heat coach Erik Spoelstra might have issued a “code red.” Players seemed to disagree.
Jared Weiss45
Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porziņģis, Jayson Tatum and the rest of the Celtics show they have no interest in relitigating the past.
Steve Buckley56
How will Miami slow down the reigning MVP? If there's anyone who can figure it out, it's coach Erik Spoelstra.
Eric Koreen21
Denver's duo of stars tops Miami's, so the Heat need their rotating cast of secondary stars to give them a chance in these Finals.
William Guillory41
No team finds as many hidden gems as the Heat. How? Look to the front office and its ability to cast a wide net for talent.
John Hollinger64
The Heat needed to go big or go all in on the 3-ball to give themselves a chance. In Game 2, they did both and gave the Nuggets fits.
William Guillory30
Not long ago, it would have been impossible to predict that Martin could be the best player on the floor for an NBA Finals team.
Joe Vardon106
Joe Mazzulla surprised everyone with an early timeout to prevent a play from going south. It's exactly what the Celtics needed to take off.
Jared Weiss75
This isn't just a one- or two-man team. The Miami Heat are built to beat you with team dynamic. It's embarrassed Boston.
William Guillory53
They wouldn't say it publicly, but the Heat have been waiting for another chance at the Celtics. And Miami is dominating the rematch.
Joe Vardon102
There was a specific act of disrespect on the court carried out by the Celtics that absolutely had an impact on Game 2. No, not that one.
Joe Vardon23
Miami is up 2-1 in a series nobody believed it could win. Beyond the Giannis absence, Miami's bench has been a major reason.
William Guillory25
The Miami Heat were forced to play with seven players against the Wizards on Friday night due to a recent rash of injuries.
Joe Vardon22
The Raptors' Christian Koloko and the Heat's Caleb Martin were ejected after a benches-clearing third quarter scuffle.
The Athletic Staff35
The unheralded players, mostly playing out of the limelight, who have shined below the radar during the midseason slog.
John Hollinger58
Take it from their former coach: "I made the statement 100 times that you are never going to be sorry that these guys are on your team."
Roderick Boone8