The Boston Celtics cruised to a win over the Miami Heat by 104:84, taking a 2-1 lead in the playoff series.
The Boston Celtics didn’t achieve triumph relying on their most potent weapon – the three-point shot. They only made 11 three-pointers out of 37 attempts. However, they were relentless in their two-point shooting, with an impressive 63%. By playoff standards, it’s difficult to secure a win when the opponent is shooting at such a high percentage.
The Boston Celtics practically secured the win by halftime. They led by 63:39, leaving the Miami Heat without Jimmy Butler with little chance of a comeback, although they didn’t give up until the very end.
At Boston Celtics, Jaylen Brown led with 22 points, while Jayson Tatum stopped at 20 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists. Kristaps Porzingis played a solid game with 18 points and shooting 5/9 from the field, following a disastrous performance in the second game (1/9).
For the Miami Heat, Bam Adebayo led with 20 points and eight rebounds, while Tyler Herro and Nikola Jovic both contributed 15 points.