The Miami Heat executed an unprecedented onslaught of three-pointers in their victory against the Boston Celtics, effectively nullifying the Celtics’ home-court advantage established over the season. Tyler Herro showcased a stellar performance with 24 points and 14 assists, contributing to Miami’s historic 23 three-pointers in the playoff game, tying the series at one game apiece.
Miami’s head coach Erik Spoelstra commended his team’s response, emphasizing the significance of making shots. Bam Adebayo and Caleb Martin also delivered pivotal performances, with Martin emerging as a newfound challenge for the Celtics. Despite missing Jimmy Butler due to injury, Miami maintained a remarkable shooting accuracy from beyond the arc throughout the game, thwarting Boston’s attempts to close the gap.
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The Celtics, led by Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, struggled to contain Miami’s relentless barrage of three-pointers. Despite Tatum’s resilient performance following a hard foul in the previous game, Boston faltered in defending against Miami’s sharpshooting.
With the series now shifting to Miami for the next two games, the Heat aim to capitalize on their road victory, while the Celtics seek to regain momentum. Despite Boston’s regular-season dominance, Miami’s strategic shooting and resilience have added unpredictability to the series, highlighting the intense rivalry between the two franchises.
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