Heat beats Celtics to open 2-0 in Eastern Finals

Playing at TD Garden, the miami heat won the Boston Celtics by 111 to 105 and opened 2 to 0 in the series of the final of the NBA Eastern Conference. With a 12-point lead, the home team had control of the game and was on the way to a tie in the match, but the Florida team managed a late run to turn the score around and emerge victorious this Friday, the 19th.

commanded by Jimmy Butler It is Bam Adebayo, the Heat dictated the pace of the game and confirmed the second victory in the home of the Celtics. The next two appointments will be on the Miami court. Game 3 is scheduled for this Sunday at 21:30 (Brasília time).

The highlight of the Miami Heat was Butler, who ended the game with 27 points, eight rebounds and six assists. The second highest scorer was caleb martinwith 25 points. Adebayo recorded a double-double of 22 points and 17 rebounds.

The basket of the game was Jayson Tatum, with 34 points, in addition to 13 rebounds. The Celtics still had Jaylen Brown (16 points), Robert Williams (13 points) and Malcolm Brogdon (13 points). Marcus Smart contributed seven points.

The end of the duel was marked by a mess between Butler and Williams, heating up emotions at the end. Check out:

“I just don’t know if I’m the best person to talk to.”

Jimmy Butler on Grant Williams talking to him in the 4Q 🍿 pic.twitter.com/G6SX2fyfrm

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East final table

Game 1 – May 17 – Boston Celtics 116 x 123 Miami Heat
Game 2 – May 19 – Boston Celtics 105 x 111 Miami Heat
Game 3 – Sunday, May 21 at 9:30 pm in Miami
Game 4 – Tuesday, May 23 at 9:30 pm in Miami
* Game 5 – Thursday, May 25 at 9:30 pm in Boston
* Game 6 – Saturday, May 27 at 9:30 pm in Miami
* Game 7 – Monday, May 29 at 9:30 pm in Boston
* if necessary

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