The next chapter of the Boston Celtics–Miami Heat rivalry starts Tuesday — with new stars, new storylines and plenty of drama.
Miami already knocked out reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and the NBA-best Milwaukee Bucks, while Boston overcame a seven-game fight with the defending champion Toronto Raptors.
What’s in store with a trip to the NBA Finals on the line? Our experts are unveiling their predictions for Celtics-Heat in the Eastern Conference finals.
Note: Experts’ picks for the Western Conference finals will post Friday.
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Eastern Conference finals
Jerry Bembry: Heat in 7
Tim Bontemps: Celtics in 6
Nick DePaula: Heat in 6
Nick Friedell: Celtics in 6
Kirk Goldsberry: Heat in 6
Andrew Han: Heat in 6
Chris Herring: Celtics in 7
Andrew Lopez: Heat in 7
Tim MacMahon: Heat in 7
Bobby Marks: Heat in 6
Dave McMenamin: Celtics in 7
Kevin Pelton: Celtics in 7
Omar Raja: Heat in 7
Jorge Sedano: Heat in 7
Ramona Shelburne: Heat in 6
Andre’ Snellings: Celtics in 7
Marc J. Spears: Celtics in 6
Jesse Washington: Celtics in 7
Eric Woodyard: Heat in 7
Royce Young: Celtics in 7
Ohm Youngmisuk: Celtics in 7
Final tally: Heat (11), Celtics (10).