Boston tops: Celtics eliminate Heat in blowout

The Celtics excised 2023's demons against the depleted Heat. Boston will take its "three party" into the second round and face either the Cavs or Magic. - Angie [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240502) Sports. And then some. [Subscribe]( | [Yardbarker.com](?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240502) Top Story The Celtics excised 2023's demons against the depleted Heat. 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