NBA Playoffs: Heat-Celtics Rivalry Renewed in First Round
Historic Rivalry Resurges
Miami Heat and Boston Celtics to Face Off
The stage is set for a thrilling first-round NBA Playoffs series between the Miami Heat, the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference, and the Boston Celtics, the No. 1 seed. This matchup pits two powerhouse franchises with a storied rivalry.
Recent Playoff History
Boston and Miami have met in three of the last four conference finals, with the Celtics emerging victorious in 2022 and the Heat prevailing in 2020 and 2023. The most recent matchup, the 2023 Eastern Conference finals, saw the Celtics claim the series in a dramatic Game 7 victory.
Unforgettable Finals Series
The Celtics-Heat Eastern Conference finals series last year was one of the most memorable in recent NBA history. The Heat, the underdog No. 8 seed, stunned the Celtics by taking a 3-0 series lead. However, Boston rallied back, forcing a Game 7 that ended with a decisive Heat victory.
Celtics' Redemption Tour
En route to reaching the Finals, the Celtics knocked out the teams that had defeated them in each of the past three postseasons: the Heat in 2020, the Brooklyn Nets in 2021, and the Milwaukee Bucks in 2022. They will be looking to avenge their Game 7 loss to the Heat and secure a trip to the NBA Finals once again.
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