Heat Steal Home-Court Advantage in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals
Miami Outduels Boston in High-Stakes Clash
Miami Heat 123, Boston Celtics 116
The 8th-seeded Miami Heat stunned the No. 2 Boston Celtics 123-116 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Sunday, taking a crucial 1-0 series lead.
Jimmy Butler led the way for the Heat with 29 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals. He was a force on both ends of the court, drawing praise from the Inside the NBA crew.
The Heat turned a 63-55 halftime deficit into a 17-point lead in the third quarter, outscoring the Celtics 39-14 in the pivotal period. Tyler Herro also had a strong performance for Miami, scoring 21 points off the bench.
Game 2 of the series will be played on Tuesday, April 23 in Boston. The Celtics will be looking to even the series, while the Heat will try to extend their lead and take firm control.
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