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Celtics road trip solves intriguing conundrum for Joe Mazzulla
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Brian Robb | April 02, 2026 at 06:15 AM
The Celtics looked like a team that knew they were controlling their own seeding destiny in the Eastern Conference on Wednesday night in South Beach. Coming off an ugly loss against the Hawks on Monday, a win against one of their toughest remaining opponents (Miami) would go a long way towards securing Boston the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Joe Mazzulla had his group ready as he treated the matchup like a playoff game with Jayson Tatum and Neemias Queta back in the lineup. He played his star duo of Tatum and Jaylen Brown 37 minutes as the pair helped carry Boston to an impressive 147-129 win.
With Boston’s stars getting big minutes, a promising sign with their recent injuries, there was less playing time to hand out on the wing. Baylor Scheierman (18 minutes) got his usual opportunities, but the second unit was trimmed from there. Jordan Walsh (5 minutes), fresh off a week of strong outings got the nod over Hugo Gonzalez in the rotation. It was the first time since November that the rookie did not see meaningful rotation minutes, a choice that was not reflective of any poor play by him.
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Jayson Tatum already looking ahead of schedule with triple-double
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Souichi Terada | April 02, 2026 at 05:30 AM
Jayson Tatum will realistically need some more time to get back to his All-Star self. He’s coming off a major Achilles injury and it hasn’t even been a month since he’s been back on the court.
But Tatum has already shown glimpses of what he looks like at his best. This time, it was his first triple-double of the season in the Celtics’ blowout win over the Heat on Wednesday. Tatum posted his first triple-double of the season with 25 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists Wednesday, doing just a little bit of everything.
“It sounds cliche: I feel a little bit better each game,” Tatum said, via CLNS Media. “I don’t know how long it’s going to take to get back to where I was or hopefully better. The goal is to just continue to stack days.”
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Erik Spoelstra makes surprising Celtics comments in blowout loss
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Souichi Terada | April 02, 2026 at 05:00 AM
The Celtics ambushed the Heat with a franchise record first quarter Wednesday in Miami. The C’s made 11 3-pointers on their way to 53 points in the opening frame alone, cruising to a massive lead. For a Miami team that has struggled defensively of late, it wasn’t a great sign with Boston finishing with 147 points on the night.
But Miami coach Erik Spoelstra had a surprising reaction to the opposing point total following the Celtics’ win over the Heat on Wednesday. Instead of pointing out the defensive miscues, he said the Heat were ready to play. It’s just that the Celtics’ shot-making was at a different level.
“This is gonna sound crazy, but this is different than the other games we’re talking about,” Spoelstra told reporters. “Our guys were locked in and competing. There was an exceptional level of shot-making on their part to start the game. There’s probably a handful we could’ve been stronger on-balance to take away some of the 3s.”
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Jaylen Brown is the Celtics ‘Name to Know’ Player of the Game in Wednesday’s win over Heat
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Brian Robb | April 01, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Jaylen Brown led the way in a historic night for the Celtics offense on Wednesday night in Miami.
Brown scored 43 points in 37 minutes, helping Boston cruise to a 147-129 blowout road win over the Heat in South Beach, making him Wednesday’s Name to Know. The Name to Know Player of the Game is sponsored by John’s Sewer and Drain Cleaning, the Name to Know when your drains don’t flow.
It was the 7th 40-point night for Brown this season as he strengthens his case for an All-NBA nod. Brown scored 20 of his game-high 43 points in the first quarter, setting the pace for Boston’s offense as they scored the most points (53) in a first quarter in franchise history. The offense was efficient for Brown all over the court as he went 8-of-11 from the field on his way to a 17-of-29 shooting performance over four quarters. Brown also went 4-of-10 from 3-point range and 5-of-7 from the free throw line.
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4 takeaways as Celtics blow out Heat, make franchise history
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Souichi Terada | April 01, 2026 at 09:58 PM
The Celtics blew out the Heat 147-129 after a historic first quarter Wednesday in Miami. The C’s scored 53 points, a franchise record for points in a first quarter, to sprint ahead of the Heat. Boston improved to 51-45 on the season while Miami dropped to 40-37.
While the C’s and Heat exchanged early blows with a flurry of buckets, Boston stayed hot in the first quarter. The C’s used a 27-3 run to put themselves ahead of the Heat for good on the night. The shots slowed down some, but it was still a 23-point C’s lead at halftime.
The Heat responded in a big way in the third quarter. After the C’s hit 11 3-pointers in the first quarter, Miami hit 11 3-pointers of its own in the third. That allowed the Heat to cut it to a 10-point game going into the fourth quarter. It was interesting early in the fourth, but the C’s pulled away for the victory.
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Boston Celtics make franchise history in first quarter vs. Heat
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Brian Robb | April 01, 2026 at 09:19 PM
The Celtics have had all kinds of success in Miami during the past three years, winning nine consecutive games in South Beach. That trend continued in historic fashion on Wednesday night.
Boston erupted for 53 first quarter points against the Heat, the most points scored in a first quarter in franchise history.
Jaylen Brown led the way for Boston in the opening frame, as the visitors closed out the quarter on a 24-3 run in the final 4:12 to put together a eye-opening frame and build a 20-point lead after just 12 minutes.
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Streameast alternatives for free NBA live streams today April 1
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Khadrice Rollins | April 01, 2026 at 05:46 PM
Most of the NBA takes the court on Wednesday, April 1 as the regular season is inside the final two weeks and the battles for seeding in the postseason continue to heat up for the final stretch.
The NBA games scheduled for Wednesday start at 7 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on local networks with a pair of games airing nationally on ESPN and ESPN Deportes. Fans looking to watch can do so for free by using DIRECTV, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial as well as up to $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the games on ESPN. You can stream ESPN Unlimited on your phone, tablet, smart TV or gaming console, and those with DIRECTV, FuboTV or Hulu + Live TV can access ESPN Unlimited through their package.
There are 11 teams that are destined for either the Play-I or the playoffs that take the court on Wednesday, including the Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors, who are all battling for fifth through 10th in the East, along with the Charlotte Hornets, and are all separated by three games with at most seven games remaining for any of these squads.
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Where to watch Boston Celtics vs. Heat free live stream today
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Khadrice Rollins | April 01, 2026 at 04:48 PM
A potential playoff preview is set to happen at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Wednesday, April 1 where the Boston Celtics are visiting the Miami Heat.
This NBA game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and FanDuel Sports Network Sun. Fans looking to watch can do so for free by using DIRECTV, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial as well as up to $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game. You can stream ESPN Unlimited on your phone, tablet, smart TV or gaming console, and those with DIRECTV, FuboTV or Hulu + Live TV can access ESPN Unlimited through their package.
The Celtics are looking to complete a four-game season sweep of the Heat as their margin of victory has shrunk over the last three games. After a 13-point win back in December, Boston then had a 5-point win in Miami in January, and a 2-point win in Boston in February. Now at 50-25, the Celtics look to collect another win over one of their rivals and get closer to locking up the two seed in the East, as they currently hold a 2.5 game lead on the New York Knicks, who are visiting the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.
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Novig Promo Code MASSLIVE “Spend $5, Get $50” deal announced for all sports through April
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Ryan Leaver | April 01, 2026 at 04:45 PM
Novig has announced that the Novig promo code MASSLIVE “Spend $5, Get $50” welcome bonus is now confirmed for all sports through the end of April 2026. Novig confirmed the announcement covers today’s full slate and every prediction market to come this month — meaning new users can claim $50 in Novig Coins and put them to work immediately across today’s NBA and MLB action, the Valero Texas Open teeing off Thursday, and this Saturday’s Final 4.
For Boston-area fans, the timing of the Novig promo code MASSLIVE announcement couldn’t be better. The Celtics (50-25) are on the floor Thursday morning as -197 road favorites at Miami — Boston’s heaviest line of the week — and with No. 1 Michigan and No. 1 Arizona squaring off in the Final 4 nightcap this Saturday, April’s opening week is delivering the kind of multi-sport calendar that makes a fresh $50 bankroll worth activating right now.
New users can claim the Novig promo code MASSLIVE bonus and have their $50 in Novig Coins credited in minutes.
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Brad Stevens getting interest from West team for open job
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Souichi Terada | April 01, 2026 at 01:00 PM
Add the Mavericks to the list of teams who would love to have Brad Stevens running their basketball operations. Dallas is looking for a new general manager after firing Nico Harrison earlier this season and the search remains ongoing.
Stevens is on Mavs owner Patrick Dumont’s “wish list,” according to Sports Illustrated’s Chrix Mannix. That list also includes some heavy hitters like the Thunder’s Sam Presti, the Cavaliers’ Koby Altman and the Timberwolves’ Tim Connelly. That’s a loaded list with guys are considered some of the sport’s brightest minds.
Realistically, Stevens isn’t going anywhere. He’s led the Boston front office since stepping down as coach following the 2020-21 season, guiding the organization to the 2024 NBA championship. Even with the Celtics expected to have a gap year this season, they’ve instead been one of the best teams in the conference.
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