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The Heat — and Jimmy Butler — heard all the doubters. That’s one reason Miami was able to force Game 7.

Thanks to an extraordinary performance from All-Star Jimmy Butler, Miami suddenly has life, evening the series at three games apiece.
Chad Finn

The Celtics can’t afford to have Jaylen Brown’s second-half slump in Game 6 carry over to Game 7

Brown scored 20 points in the Heat’s relentless 111-103 series-tying victory Friday night at the Garden, but just two came in the second half.
Gary Washburn | Sunday basketball notes

Warriors are not taking another run to NBA Finals for granted

Golden State is in the Finals for the sixth time in eight seasons.
celtics

Seven things to watch when the Celtics and Heat meet in Game 7 on Sunday

When the Celtics have won, they've won big, but the results have not been as encouraging in close games.

Game 6: HEAT 111, CELTICS 103
Jimmy Butler takes charge and the Heat force winner-take-all Game 7 in Miami
Butler made 16 of 29 shots and finished with 47 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists. Amid all the talk about Jayson Tatum’s ascension, the 32-year-old veteran loudly and emphatically made it clear that he was the best player on the floor on this night.

GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL
With a sloppy, lackluster performance, the Celtics simply didn’t take care of business
Game 6, and a trip to the NBA Finals, was there for the taking, but Boston committed 18 turnovers and couldn't hold off a Miami team that simply wanted it more.

NBA

The Heat’s response to Draymond Green? Thanks for the motivation.

After the Warriors star said Boston would definitely advance to the NBA Finals, Udonis Haslem and P.J. Tucker offered their thanks.
Heat 111, Celtics 103

Celtics lose to Heat, 111-103, in Game 6, and now a winner-take-all Game 7 looms on Sunday in Miami

Jimmy Butler's heroic performance keyed the Heat to a massive victory when everyone — the fans, the sportsbooks — had Boston wrapping this series up.
Dan Shaughnessy

It was supposed to be a coronation, but instead was a stunning, wasted opportunity for Celtics

While everyone else was looking ahead to a potential Boston-Golden State matchup, Jimmy Butler (47 points) and Miami changed the script in the final minutes.
HEAT 111, CELTICS 103 | INSTANT ANALYSIS

Tatum and Brown were mostly subdued, and other observations as Celtics head back to Miami for Game 7

The Heat were loading up on Tatum, as teams tend to do, and he did well passing out of double teams and still finished with 30 points.

Celtics call for ‘common sense gun laws’ in pregame message at TD Garden

A video screen message was shown before Game 6 in Boston in response to the deadly massacre in Uvalde, Texas, earlier this week.
CELTICS NOTEBOOK

Ime Udoka relatable both as former player and leader for Celtics

“He’s definitely that kind of guy that has that players’ intensity and mentality, but also has the coaching aspect to be able to communicate with you,” Grant Williams said.
Celtics

Grant Williams discussed why he’s ‘at the top of the list’ of NBA role players

In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, Williams talked about his game and players he has patterned it after.
heat at celtics | 8:30 p.m. (ESPN)

With all of these blowouts, Celtics haven’t had much work on their crunch-time game

These playoffs have been defined by big runs and blowouts, which has robbed fans of the crazy finishes that tend to define this time of year.
NBA

‘We’re going to play Boston:’ Draymond Green thinks his Warriors get the Celtics in the NBA Finals

"We’re gonna play Boston. That’s who we’re gonna play,” Green told TNT after Golden State beat Dallas Thursday night.
NBA

The NBA Finals begin next Thursday. Here’s the complete schedule.

Golden State will have home court in the Finals.
Celtics

The Celtics have been here before. Can they get past those memories of missed opportunities and into the NBA Finals?

Boston is in the Eastern Conference finals for the fourth time in six years but looking for its first NBA Finals appearance since 2010.
Chad Finn

It should no longer be a surprise when Derrick White comes up big in a Celtics playoff win

His selfless approach and versatile skills make him an important asset, even on the nights when his shot isn’t falling.

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Tommy Pham benched for three games over fantasy football tiff with Joc Pederson

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BCL BASEBALL FINAL | EAST BOSTON 8, NEW MISSION 1
East Boston pitcher Luis Ortiz (2) could not hide his joy with teammates Chris Frazier (center) and Janneson Martnez after finishing off his 11-strikeout, two-hitter over New Mission for the Boston City League final at Parsons Field Saturday.

For the first time since 1991, East Boston is crowned Boston City League baseball champion

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RED SOX NOTEBOOK
Bobby Dalbec delivered what proved to be the game-winning in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader.

Struggling Bobby Dalbec finally breaks through for homer No. 2

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BCL SOFTBALL FINAL | LATIN ACADEMY 6, EAST BOSTON 0
Olivia McSharry (center) received a hero's welcome at home plate from her Latin Academy teammates after her three-run homer in the fifth inning Saturday at Sweeney Field.

A sweet 16: Behind Alanis Toledano’s no-hitter, Latin Academy continues Boston City League softball dominance

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Colleges
Mid-American Conference commissioner Jon Steinbrecher said it is impossible to ignore the changing reality.

College sports eye gambling money amid safeguard concerns

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Alex Speier | On baseball
Catcher Kevin Plawecki (left) is the first to congratulate Nate Eovaldi for his complete-game win Saturday.

Nate Eovaldi can finally say one aspect of his career is complete

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nhl notebook
Gabriel Landeskog (92), drafted by Colorado in 2011, finally gets a shot at the Stanley Cup semifinals after the Avalanche ousted the Blues in Game 6.

Avalanche reach Stanley Cup semifinal for first time since 2002

Said Landeskog: "Obviously, our team has changed a lot over the last few years and we’ve gotten better as a team."

Sports log
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema (right) and Dani Ceballos celebrated a Champions League title.

Real Madrid defeats Liverpool in Champions League final to remain king of European soccer

Real Madrid became European champion for a record-extending 14th time.