The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-michael-malone-reveals-which-miami-heat-player-worries-him-the-least-20230604-BUS-6227.html">Denver Nuggets</a> know that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-finals-2023-stats-show-nuggets-playoff-losing-record-when-jokic-scores-40-points-20230605-BUS-6422.html">Nikola Jokic</a> is special and since he joined the team things have changed for them. Jokic is likely to be tagged as the best <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-finals-2023-nikola-jokic-joins-charles-barkley-jerry-west-and-shaquille-oneal-in-a-new-losing-record-20230605-BUS-6416.html">center</a> ever in less than a decade.



Jokic has experience playing in the playoffs but if he is injured during the postseason his team could be eliminated, the issue is the high dependence the Nuggets have on him.



During the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/jimmy-butlers-salary-at-heat-how-much-does-he-make-per-hour-day-week-month-and-year-20230602-BUS-5680.html">2023 NBA Finals</a>, Jokic set a couple of incredible records, one good and one bad, but both records are hard to break no matter what type they are.



<h2>What former NBA champion said that Jokic needs more Marketing?</h2>



Kendrick Perkins referred to Nikola Jokic during the Pat McAfee Show with this phrase “We should to a better job of promoting and marketing him.” Pointing out that he needs the same attention that other top players like LeBron James, Curry receive by the media.



Perkins won just one <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/lebron-james-and-kyrie-irving-could-team-up-but-not-with-the-lakers-20230605-BUS-6465.html">NBA Championship ring</a> during his career that spanned from 2003 to 2015, he won the ring in 2008 while playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder.



Jokic arrived in Denver in 2015 and it wasn’t until 2019 that people started hearing his name when the Nuggets reached the playoffs that season.

Former Celtics NBA champion says Nikola Jokic needs more marketing - Bolavip US

Former Celtics NBA champion says Nikola Jokic needs more marketing

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There were high expectations for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/boston-celtics-t101837">Boston Celtics</a> this season after reaching the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba-finals">NBA Finals</a> last year. Going for the title after the 4-2 loss to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> was the goal, but the team fell short this time.



The playoffs gave them a great opportunity with the N°1 seed <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks">Milwaukee Bucks</a> losing in the first round. They could make it to the Eastern Conference Finals against the favorite against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a>, although they couldn’t come back from <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/record-of-nba-teams-down-3-0-in-the-playoffs-how-many-of-them-forced-a-game-7-20230522-BUS-3139.html">a 3-0 deficit</a>.


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In the elimination against Miami there was a lot of criticism directed to Joe Mazzulla, so there were some rumors indicating he could be heading out. For general manager Brad Stevens there is no doubt regarding who is going to be their coach next season.



<h2>Brad Stevens confirms Joe Mazzulla as Celtics coach</h2>



Mazzulla had a sudden beginning of his head coaching career. He had to replace Ime Udoka right before the season started because of an off-the-court issue involving his predecessor. However, Boston didn’t feel that change in the regular season.



The Celtics remained as a top team finishing second in the East with a 57-25 record, only one game behind Milwaukee in the conference. It was the series against the Heat what created some uncertainty around Mazzulla considering they were heavy favorites, but Brad Stevens didn’t hesitate to confirm him as the head coach for next season.



“I thought he did a really good job. Everybody’s going to overreact to the best players and coaches. When you consider the position he was thrust into and the overall accomplishments of the group, I thought he did a really good job. Having a team that was second in offense, second in defense, won 57 games and has a chance to go to the NBA Finals on your home court, there’s a lot of direction and organization that goes into that. I thought that he did a good job”, Stevens said.



“He’s a terrific leader, he’ll only get better at anything that he can learn from this year, because he’s constantly trying to learn. And he’s accountable. Those leadership qualities are hard to find. Our players, our staff, everybody around him believes in him, and we’ve got to do our best to support him going forward“, the general manager explained on a press conference.

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The Boston Celtics make final decision on Joe Mazzulla’s future

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics</a> were the oddsmakers’ favorites to make it to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>Finals out of the Eastern Conference. However, they couldn’t get the job done vs. the No. 8 seed <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat.</a>



Jayson Tatum’s stellar play wasn’t enough to uplift his team this time. Jaylen Brown underperformed, and some believe it’s time to break up that duo and maybe even part ways with Marcus Smart as well.



Obviously, that would only happen if they could get an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-potential-destinations-for-jaylen-brown-20230524-BUS-3573.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">All-Star</a>-caliber player in return. And while there may not be a lot of those available, we’ll take a look at three realistic options they could target.



<h2>NBA Rumors: 3 All-Star Targets For The Boston Celtics</h2>



<h2>3. Karl-Anthony Towns</h2>



Karl-Anthony Towns missed a big stretch of the season with an injury. The Minnesota Timberwolves tried to pair him with Rudy Gobert, which obviously was a dubious experiment.



The early results weren’t encouraging, and it doesn’t feel like they’ll ever figure things out. The Celtics lack size and could use another shooter, so the fit is more than obvious.



<h2>2. Damian Lillard</h2>



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Most analysts predict the Portland Trail Blazers to either blow it up and trade Damian Lillard or trade their No. 3 pick to build around him. There’s a third scenario in which they trade Lillard and rebuild around someone else.



With that in mind, the Blazers could look to complete a sign-and-trade with Jaylen Brown, keeping him as their franchise player and sending their aging star away.



<h2>1. Zach LaVine</h2>



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The Chicago Bulls reportedly fear Lonzo Ball won’t ever play again. They need a point guard and a gritty defender, and Marcus Smart checks out both boxes. They’d need to add fillers and picks, but they could get it done.



Zach LaVine’s relationship with Billy Donovan is far from ideal, and the Bulls might need to retool and rebuild rather than run it back with this mediocre core. It’s a long shot, but LaVine has been tied with multiple teams over the past two years.

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New year, same old <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics</a>. Joe Mazzulla’s team failed to get over the hump, falling to a 0-3 hole vs. the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat, </a>and then missing a chance to make <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> history in Game 7.



The Celtics are as talented and deep as they are inconsistent. Their issues might run deeper and some think they need to break up their elite duo, which is the only thing they have yet to try.



But, considering how unlikely that is at this point, let’s take a look at three low-key players they should trade for or look to sign to try and give Jaylen Brown and Jayson<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jayson-tatum" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Tatum</a> a helping hand.



<h2>NBA Rumors: 3 Targets For The Celtics</h2>



<h3>3. Chris Boucher</h3>



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Chris Boucher fell in and out of Nick Nurse’s rotation in the Toronto Raptors, but his skill set perfectly fits the Celtics’ system. Basically, he won’t hurt their offense or their defense.



Boucher is a solid rim protector and rebounder, just like Robert Williams III. However, he’s healthier, and he can also step up to the perimeter to knock down shots, unlike his colleague.



<h3>2. Doug McDermott</h3>



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Perhaps, this story would’ve been different with a healthy Danilo Gallinari. But you just cannot bank your hopes on Gallinari ever being healthy, so they should look at a lite version of him.



Doug McDermott isn’t much of a defender, but he sure can shoot the basketball. He’d give them another floor-spacer, a guy who can score at both forward spots, and another potential offensive mismatch.



<h3>1. Jalen McDaniels</h3>



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We can all agree that the Boston Celtics don’t need to add a lot of pieces to be a legit contender. With that in mind, they could look to steal one of the most underrated players from the Philadelphia 76ers.



Jalen McDaniels would give Joe Mazzulla plenty of positional versatility, and a plus-defender at multiple spots. He can also knock down the occasional three, and he should be available at a reasonable price.

NBA Rumors: Potential targets for the Boston Celtics - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: Potential targets for the Boston Celtics

Officially the 2023 NBA season ended for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-finals-who-won-the-first-ever-nba-championship-20220607-0033.html">Boston Celtics</a>, they will not play the Finals against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-finals-all-nba-champions-by-year-20210701-0003.html">Nuggets </a>but they left a good record during the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/ringless-best-nba-players-that-have-never-won-a-ring-20210625-0009.html">playoffs</a>.



The series against the Miami Heat was tough, 0-3 and then 3-3 to define everything at home in a painful Game 7 where Tatum was injured and couldn’t play well.



The future of the Boston Celtics will depend a lot on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/whats-the-difference-between-the-nba-play-in-tournament-and-the-playoffs-20220406-0034.html">current roster</a>, they look solid, but injuries broke the road to the 2023 NBA Finals.



<h2>Who does Tatum want to see sign a contract extension with the Celtics to play another season?</h2>



Jayson Tatum responded to a question about Jaylen Brown’s contract extension with the Boston Celtics saying that “It’s extremely important. He’s one of the best players in the league.”



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If Tatum has a healthy roster for most of the regular season, it’s likely he can wear out less and come into the postseason stronger.

Boston Celtics 2023: Jayson Tatum wants one of his teammates to sign an extension - Bolavip US

Boston Celtics 2023: Jayson Tatum wants one of his teammates to sign an extension

The series is tied 3-3, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/what-happens-if-boston-celtics-lose-tonight-to-miami-heat-20230527-BUS-4481.html">Miami Heat</a> did not expect the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/jimmy-butler-sends-another-incredible-warning-to-celtics-ahead-of-game-7-20230528-BUS-4625.html">Boston Celtics </a>to fight to the end to win games but in the end defensive mistakes were expensive for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-heat-star-jimmy-butler-reveals-one-of-the-secrets-behind-his-performances-20230521-BUS-2911.html">Miami</a>.



The sixth game was supposed to be the last one and the victory for the Miami Heat but things got more complicated than they thought.



Most of the tickets are already sold, it is unlikely that anyone will get tickets for Game 7 knowing that the series is the most exciting of the Conference Finals.



<h2>How much do courtside seats cost for Heat vs Celtics Game 7?</h2>



According to TickPick, courtside seats for the final game of the Heat vs. Celtics series are surpassing $35,000 which means the TD Garden could generate $500,000+ just from those types of seats.



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Game 7 will be hosted at the TD Garden, in this series against Miami for the Eastern Conference Finals the Boston Celtics lost two games at home and won only one (sixth game).

NBA Playoffs 2023: How much do courtside seats cost for Heat vs Celtics Game 7? - Bolavip US

NBA Playoffs 2023: How much do courtside seats cost for Heat vs Celtics Game 7?

Jimmy Butler and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> are on the verge of elimination against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a> in what would be the worst collapse in NBA history. Their 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals has vanished and everything will be settled next Monday at The Garden in Game 7.



The last month has been incredible for the Heat. They lost the first game of the play-in against the Atlanta Hawks and were almost knocked out by the Chicago Bulls in the same stage. Then, in an unexpected turn of events, Miami eliminated the Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks. 


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Now, Miami are surrounded with doubts after losing three consecutive games against the Celtics. However, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a> went all-in again and guaranteed a win in the series. The entire <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> will be watching. 



<h2>Jimmy Butler sends another incredible message to the Celtics prior to Game 7</h2>



So, prior to the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals, teams with a 3-0 lead in the playoffs were 150-0 in NBA history. The Miami Heat will be the first to defend that advantage in a Game 7 on the road. If not, the Celtics will have the greatest comeback ever. 







Even in those circumstances, Jimmy Butler stays confident the Heat won’t be in the record books. After losing Game 6 at home, the star player of Miami was smiling at the challenge.



“We can do it. I know that we will do it. We gotta go on the road and win in a very tough environment, but we’re capable of it. So, let’s get busy. We’re gonna do it as a unit. Everybody’s smiling because we know we’re very capable of it. We’re gonna go in there and we’re gonna win.”



Furthermore, Jimmy Butler took full responsibility of losing Game 6 at home as he had a terrible field-goal percentage just making 5 of 21. The Heat’s star guaranteed that won’t happen again. 


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“I told the guys in the locker room that if I play better (on Game 6), we’re not even in this position. Honestly speaking. And I will be better and that’s what makes me smile because those guys follow my lead. When I’m playing better, I think we’re playing better as a whole.”

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Jimmy Butler sends incredible warning to Celtics ahead of Game 7 - Bolavip US

Jimmy Butler sends incredible warning to Celtics ahead of Game 7

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a> are trying to win their first championship since 2008 and only the second one in a span of almost four decades. Last year, they were really close after losing the NBA Finals against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a>. 



However, head coach Ime Udoka was suspended following a huge controversy off the court and Joe Mazzulla took over. The Celtics posted a 57-25 record and ended as the No.2 seed in the Eastern Conference.


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Now, the Celtics are in the middle of a thrilling series facing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a> and the Heat. It could end up being an instant classic in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a>. Read here to find out what happens if Boston lose to Miami.



<h2>NBA&nbsp;playoffs: What happens if the Celtics&nbsp;lose against&nbsp;the Heat&nbsp;in the Eastern Conference Finals?</h2>



If the Celtics&nbsp;lose to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Heat&nbsp;in the playoffs,&nbsp;Boston&nbsp;will be officially eliminated. Then, as the champions of the East, Miami would advance to the NBA Finals and their next rival would be the&nbsp;Denver Nuggets.







In case the Heat beat the Celtics, there’s no other scenario for Miami. Next Thursday, they will go to Denver in a blockbuster matchup between&nbsp;Jimmy Butler and Nikola Jokic.


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Considering the&nbsp;Heat&nbsp;were the No.8 seed in the Eastern Conference, if Miami advance, the Nuggets will have home-field advantage in the NBA Finals. In case the Celtics win tonight, Game 7 is scheduled for next Monday at Boston.

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What happens if Boston Celtics lose tonight to Miami Heat? - Bolavip US

What happens if Boston Celtics lose tonight to Miami Heat?

A few weeks ago, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> lost against the Atlanta Hawks in the start of the play-in tournament and then were almost knocked out by the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls">Chicago Bulls</a> in that same stage.



From that point on, something extraordinary happened. As the No.8 seed in the East, Miami shocked the NBA by eliminating Milwaukee. The Bucks were the best team during the regular season with spectacular performances by Giannis Antetokounmpo.


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Then, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a> and the Heat took care of the New York Knicks and built an incredible 3-0 lead against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Celtics</a> in the Eastern Conference Finals. Read here to find out what happens if Miami lose to Boston.



<h2>What happens if the Miami Heat lose against the Boston Celtics?</h2>



The Miami Heat won the first three games of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals, but the Celtics answered taking Games 4 and 5. Boston could become the first team in NBA history to come back from a 3-0 deficit.







If the Heat lose to the Celtics, the series will be 3-3 going to Game 7 on Monday at The Garden in Boston. That matchup would be scheduled to start at 8:30 PM (ET).


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The winner of the Eastern Conference will face the Nuggets in the NBA Finals which are set to start next Thursday. It’s important to remember that Nikola Jokic’s team will have home-field advantage in that series if the Heat advance. Otherwise, four of seven games (if necessary) will be at Boston.

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What happens if Miami Heat lose to Boston Celtics tonight? - Bolavip US

What happens if Miami Heat lose to Boston Celtics tonight?

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/miami-heat-t100209">Miami Heat</a> will face <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/boston-celtics-t101837">Boston Celtics</a> in what will be the Game 6 of the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba">NBA</a> Conference finals. Here you can find all you need to know about this game, such as when, where, at what time, and how to watch or live stream it online in the United States.



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The Boston Celtics could pull off something truly historic. After starting losing 3-0, many already thought that the Massachusetts team was dead. However, they had a great reaction to win two games in a row and put the series 2-3.



The Miami Heat still have a chance to advance to the NBA Finals by just winning one more game, but they’ve already missed two chances. Never in history has a team come back from 0-3, but at the moment the Celtics are 2-3 and are known to be a strong team, so the Heat shouldn’t be overconfident.



<h2>When will Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat be played?</h2>



The game for the 2023 NBA Playoffs between Boston Celtics and Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida will take place today, May 27 at 8:30 PM (ET).



<h2>Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat: Time by State in the US</h2>



ET: 8:30 PM CT: 7:30 PM MT: 6:30 PM PT: 5:30 PM



<h2>How to watch Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat</h2>



This 2023 NBA Playoffs game between Boston Celtics and Miami Heat can be watched in the United States on <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100543762-15484336" rel="sponsored nofollow">DirecTV Stream (5-day free trial)</a>. Other options: TNT.


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Watch Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat online free in the US today: TV Channel and Live Streaming for Game 6 - Bolavip US

Watch Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat online free in the US today: TV Channel and Live Streaming for Game 6

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba-finals">NBA Finals</a> are going to have a team much better rested than the other. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/have-the-denver-nuggets-ever-been-to-the-nba-finals-20230521-BUS-2811.html">Denver Nuggets</a> are already waiting there after sweeping the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> with four consecutive wins. That appeared to be the end in the Eastern Conference as well, but everything changed.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> started winning the first three games. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/record-of-nba-teams-down-3-0-in-the-playoffs-how-many-of-them-forced-a-game-7-20230522-BUS-3139.html">This advantage has never been wasted</a> in the history of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba">NBA</a>, so they seemed poised to face the Nuggets in the last series of the year. However, that may not be the case.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/boston-celtics-t101837">Boston Celtics</a> emerged to avoid elimination two times. The finals in the East promise a lot of drama still left with things 3-2 in favor of Miami. It could be an historic comeback, and a four-time champion with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/draymond-green-explains-whats-wrong-with-todays-nba-20230524-BUS-3571.html">Draymond Green</a> said who he wants to win the matchup.



<h2>Draymond Green gets real on Boston coming back vs Miami</h2>



Green has always shared his opinion on numerous topics. However, he has been doing it more often since he started his own podcast. This time the multiple champion with the Warriors picked his favorite to win the series citing a personal reason.



“Can they close the deal? I don’t know, man. That’s an interesting one. The first team to come back from a 3-0 deficit. We would love to see it, wouldn’t we? Maybe I won’t have to hear about 3-1 anymore if this team comes back from 3-0. Like, you can throw the 3-1 in the dirt. I’m sick of it. Would be a much better story. For me personally, it would be a much better story”, the player said on “The Draymond Green Show”.



This is a reference of course to what happened in the 2015-2016 NBA Finals. Golden State had a 3-1 lead over the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>-led Cleveland Cavaliers that put them near their second consecutive title. However, the Cavaliers returned to win the series 4-3. Although it wouldn’t erase that dramatic ending, Green could catch a break for a bit if the Celtics were to come back.

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