Boston is shooting for its 18th NBA title, while Golden State is playing for its seventh.

Boston holds on despite a furious rally in the final minutes by Miami to earn a date with the Warriors in the finals.

Boston can reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2010 with a win Sunday in Miami.

Jimmy Butler scores 47 points as Miami prevents Boston from advancing to the NBA Finals.

The Celtics’ confidence is high after seizing a 3-2 Eastern Conference finals lead with Wednesday’s win.

Boston can wrap up the Eastern Conference final series with a win at home on Friday night.

Boston bolts to a 29-11 lead in the first quarter and is never threatened in its Game 4 win at home.

Miami’s Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro left Game 3 with injuries, and Boston’s Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart and Robert Williams III are all dinged up.

Boston erases most of a 26-point deficit, but Miami holds on for a 109-103 victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Boston erases most of a 26-point deficit, but Miami holds on for a 109-103 victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.