The third quarter was decisive, in which Miami made a 17-point lead from an eight-point deficit. In the new edition of the Conference Final from two years ago, the Celtics had to start without two regular players. Al Horford is located in the Corona protocol of the league, Marcus Smart had injured seven of the pre-series against the Milwaukee Bucks in the decisive game. Nevertheless, the Celtics led to the break after a strong first half.
The second half then started with a 10: 1 run the Heat. Boston did not score a basket from the field for seven minutes. Daniel Theis, who posted eight points in almost 20 minutes, had one of the best scenes in the Celtics in the phase with a strong block against Dwayne Dedmon.
I don't care if the stage is small or large. I just do my thing.
Jimmy Butler
In contrast, Jayson Tatum (29 points) allowed himself six ball losses in this quarter al1. "Jimmy simply inspired everyone in this third quarter," said Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra. Butler added: "I don't care if the stage is small or large. I'm just doing my thing."
In the final quarter, Boston no longer came up decisively, also because Butler in particular always had an answer both offensive and defensively.
Game two of the best-of-Seven series takes place again in Miami on Friday night. In the final of the Western Conference, the Golden State Warriors will meet the Dallas Mavericks with Luka Doncic and the German international Maxi Kleber from Wednesday evening (local time).
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