Mike Passador
Mike graduated from Boston University's Dual Degree Program with a BA in Economics and a BS in Business with Concentrations in Marketing and Operations Management. He is a faithful supporter of Toronto sports and the Detroit Lions and is always ready to be let down. Tweet to him @Mike_Pandador, but if you badmouth Jose Calderon you might get blocked.
Jimmy Butler (shoulder), Jae Crowder (ankle) not on the injury report for Game 1
The Heat have removed both Jimmy Butler (left shoulder strain) and Jae Crowder (left ankle sprain) from the injury report ahead of Monday's Game 1.
Eric Bledsoe (right hamstring strain) questionable for Monday vs. Heat
Eric Bledsoe (right hamstring strain) is questionable ahead of Monday's Game 1 against the Heat.
Marcus Morris ejected from Sunday's Game 6
Marcus Morris has been ejected from Sunday's Game 6 against the Mavs after committing a Flagrant 2 foul.
Fred VanVleet cools off in 3-for-16 shooting performance
After a sensational first round against the Nets, Fred VanVleet struggled mightily on Sunday, shooting 3-of-16 from the field en route to 11 points, four rebounds, eight assists and six steals.
Kyle Lowry (left ankle) posts 17-6-8 in 35 minutes in Sunday's return
Kyle Lowry (left ankle sprain) looked no worse for wear in Sunday's loss, dropping 17 points (5-for-12 FG), six rebounds, eight assists, a steal and a 3-pointer in 35 minutes of action.
Pascal Siakam struggles in Game 1 loss
Pascal Siakam had a tough one on Sunday afternoon, scoring 13 points on 5-of-16 from the field.
Marcus Smart scores 21 points with five triples in Celtics' 3-point barrage
Marcus Smart finished Sunday's Game 1 win with 21 points, six rebounds, four assists, a steal and five 3-pointers, going 6-of-10 from the field and 5-of-9 from deep in 31 minutes.
Daniel Theis posts 12 & 15 in Sunday win
Daniel Theis put up 12 points, 15 rebounds, a steal and two blocks in Sunday's Game 1 victory.
Robert Williams scores 10 points with two blocks vs. Raptors
Robert Williams put up 10 points, five rebounds and two blocks in Sunday's win over the Raptors, hitting all five of his shots for good measure.
Kemba Walker double-doubles as Celtics take Game 1
Kemba Walker put up 18 points and 10 assists in Sunday's Game 1 victory, shooting 6-of-11 from the field and adding four threes and a steal in 32 minutes of action.
Jimmy Butler (shoulder) says he's good to go
Jimmy Butler (left shoulder strain) says he's good to go and that his shoulder is no longer an issue.
Mavs will have Doncic, Hardaway, Finney-Smith and Burke available for Game 6
The Mavs will have their full complement of players available on Sunday, with Luka Doncic (left ankle sprain), Tim Hardaway Jr. (neck strain), Dorian Finney-Smith (hip soreness/strain) and Trey Burke (left ankle sprain) all ready for Game 6 against the Clippers.
Patrick Beverley (left calf) ruled out on Sunday
Patrick Beverley (left calf strain) will remain sidelined for Sunday's Game 6 against the Mavs.
Patrick McCaw (left knee), Oshae Brissett (right knee) back in the bubble
Patrick McCaw (left knee soreness) and Oshae Brissett (right knee soreness) have returned to the bubble.
No minutes limit expected for Kyle Lowry in Sunday's Game 1
Nick Nurse doesn't anticipate any kind of minutes or usage limit for Kyle Lowry, who is returning from a left ankle sprain, on Sunday.