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The Miami Heat secured an impressive 111-101 victory in Game 2 against the Boston Celtics, setting a franchise playoff record with 23 three-pointers. Caleb Martin’s crucial three-pointer late in the fourth quarter extinguished a Celtics comeback attempt. Despite missing star forward Jimmy Butler, the Heat demonstrated their ability to win without him, tying the series 1-1. Miami’s momentum heading into Game 3 at home is enhanced by their impressive performance, which included making the third-highest number of three-pointers in NBA Playoff history.

Former Celtics star Brian Scalabrine has accused Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra of calling a ‘code red’ that resulted in a late foul on Celtics star Jayson Tatum. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter of the Celtics’ 114-94 victory over the Heat, with the Celtics leading by 16 points with 1:30 remaining. Scalabrine alleges that Spoelstra called a timeout and then instructed his team to foul Tatum hard, which Martin did. The Associated Press’ Tim Reynolds responded to Scalabrine’s claims, dismissing them as ‘yawn’worthy. Isola, who was co-hosting Scalabrine’s show, responded to Reynolds, saying that his comments were intended as a compliment.

The Miami Heat face an uphill battle in their first-round series against the Boston Celtics after dropping Game 1 114-94. With Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier sidelined, the Heat will need to rely heavily on their defensive intensity and hope to keep pace offensively. However, Coach Erik Spoelstra is downplaying the controversy surrounding Caleb Martin’s hard foul on Jayson Tatum in Game 1, stating that he doesn’t believe it will impact the series. Spoelstra is also urging league officials to allow for physical play, as he believes it is essential for the competitive nature of the playoffs.