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The Miami Heat take a 2-0 lead against the Boston Celtics thanks to another monster Jimmy Butler's performance.
After fumbling in Game 1's second half, the Boston Celtics may be in trouble.
The Celtics repeated the disastrous performance in Game 2 on Friday to continue their abysmal start to the Eastern Conference series.
Miami Heat take Game 2 against Boston Celtics
The Miami Heat defeated the Boston Celtics 111-105 at TD Garden, coming back from a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter to take a 2-0 series lead heading to South Florida this weekend.
With a perfect 6-0 record at home thus far in the postseason, the Heat are now just two victories away from making their first NBA Finals appearance since 2020.
When dropping the first two games of a best-of-seven series at home as well, NBA clubs are just 5-23 overall.
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On Friday night, Boston was in charge for the majority of the game and appeared to be in a position to win it.
Off the bench, Caleb Martin scored 14 of his playoff career-high 25 points in the first half while making 6-of-9 shots overall.
But as soon as Jimmy Butler brought the Heat back within 4 points, things between him and Grant Williams became extremely heated.
With 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, Butler was the Heat's top scorer. With 22 points, 17 rebounds, and 9 assists, Bam Adebayo came very close to a triple-double.
With 34 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists, Tatum was the Celtics' top scorer. Robert Williams ended with 13 points and 3 rebounds, and Jaylen Brown contributed 16 points.
The series' third game will be played on Sunday in Miami.
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