This Miami Heat raided TD Garden, his stronghold. CelticsAnd got the first game by the east end 123-116. Backed by the sensational Jimmy Butler, who scored 35 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals, some of which were vital, Boston’s Adebayo (20 points and 8 rebounds), with Strus’s compact and choral game showed up. , Vincent, Caleb Martin and Kyle Lowry (15 points each) bolstered their stars for the first inning of the draw.
In the Massachusetts series, Jayson Tatum’s 30 points weren’t enough for the ‘Proud Greens’ to qualify for the win.. Miami controlled a lot, although Jaylen Brown (22 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists), Malcolm Brogdon (19 points), Robert Williams (14 points, 7 rebounds) and Marcus Smart (13 points, 11 assists) also performed well. The final bars after gaining an 8-14 point advantage in the second part where they find themselves quite comfortable.
The match started very balanced. The defenses effectively blocked attacks, but both found ways to damage the opponent’s circle. After a first quarter where everything was decided (28-30), the second quarter showed the Celtics were clear on what weapons they should use to beat the Heat’s backline. A rest has come 57-66 that although it does not leave anything agreed upon, it functions as a statement of intent.
Everything changed in the third quarter. Miami There was an offensive storm over Boston and won the partial by more than 20 points 46-25, leaving the light inside. 103-91 in the absence of a room. Spoelstra’s men were extremely successful in the offensive division, gaining an unmistakable advantage, demonstrating their strengths that allowed them to reach the Eastern Conference finals without ‘breaking in’.
Last quarter was a request and I can’t do it for Boston. Despite their smashing attack completely dissipating, they managed to hold their rim and comfortably kept their distance from the Celtics, who tried hard to narrow the gap to 6 points but found themselves powerless to neutralize a Butler. an incredible game, he managed the minutes as he wanted and with the success he showed from the middle and long range, he knew how to move the ball fast and block the most difficult moments of his team.
The series returns to TD Garden early this Friday through Saturday before flying to Florida.