2023 NBA East Finals: Miami heat rout Boston Celtics 128-102 to take 3-0 lead
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Gabe Vincent and Duncan Robinson led charge for Miami, scoring 29 and 22 points, respectively but it was their three-point shots which made a whole lot of difference.
The Heat run riot in Miami as they beat Boston Celtics 128-102 in Game 3 to take a 3-0 lead in the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics, who had lost 0-2 in the first two games of the series, just couldn't get going and now stare a crashing out of the season as every game from hereon is going to be win or go home.
Gabe Vincent and Duncan Robinson led charge for Miami, scoring 29 and 22 points, respectively but it was their three-point shots which made a whole lot of difference.
Heat set the tone early
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown scored 11 and 12 points, respectively for the Celtics in first quarter but were matched ably by Jimmy Butler and Max Strus' 12 points each as the Heat took a eight point lead by the end of 1Q with the box score reading 30-22 in Miami's favour.
Boston try and fight
The Celtics tried to keep up with the Heat in 2Q but Miami ensured that Boston stays at some distance. The Heat scored 31 points in the quarter with bam Adebayo sinking some mean dunks and a 17-6 run didn't help Boston either. The Celtics managed 24 points in the quarter and now were trailing by 15 points at the half-time.
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Monday, May 22, 2023 at 2:55 am