Miami could only qualify for the play-offs as number 5 in the East, but the team seems to be in good form at the right time. The Heat grow to a higher level match after match and are also bursting with confidence after the win in the previous round against number 1 Milwaukee.
And Miami now has the upper hand against Boston as well, as last night the Heat won against the Celtics for the 2nd time in a row: 106-101. Thanks to this victory, Miami only needs 2 more victories to qualify for the NBA final.
However, Boston had a 17-point lead at one point in the game, but it melted like snow under the sun during a fantastic 3rd quarter (37-17) of Miami.
Goran Dragic (25 points) and Bam Adebayo (21 points and 10 rebounds) propelled the Heat to victory. Jimmy Butler also contributed with some crucial steals. Six Miami players finished in double digits.
Things went really fast in the Celtics’ dressing room afterwards. Words fell and things were thrown. “The players were moved after a painful defeat,” said coach Brad Stevens.
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