In a remarkable display of perimeter shooting, the Miami Heat tied the first-round playoff series against the top-seeded Boston Celtics with a 111-101 victory on Wednesday night. The Heat set a franchise playoff record by sinking an astonishing 23 three-pointers, led by Tyler Herro’s six makes from beyond the arc.
Tyler Herro emerged as a catalyst for Miami, contributing 24 points and 14 assists to the winning effort. Bam Adebayo also made significant contributions with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Caleb Martin chipped in with another 21 points.
The Heat’s exceptional shooting performance was a stark contrast to their Game 1 loss, where they struggled to find their rhythm from three-point range. This time around, Miami shot an impressive 53.5% from beyond the arc, a testament to their ability to execute under pressure.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 28 points, seemingly unaffected by a hard foul in the series opener. Jaylen Brown added 33 points, but Boston’s defense was unable to contain Miami’s relentless three-point barrage.
The Celtics, who boasted a league-best 64 wins during the regular season, failed to capitalize on their home-court advantage in front of a fervent crowd. Despite a strong start to the game, Boston was unable to match Miami’s shooting prowess and ultimately fell short.
The series now shifts to Miami for Games 3 and 4 on Saturday and Monday. The Celtics will look to regain their home-court advantage, while the Heat will aim to build on their momentum and take a commanding lead in the best-of-seven series.
