Heat defeat Celtics 106-101 and takes 2-0 lead in Eastern Conference Finals.Miami is a well coached team and their defense in late game situations helping them to win both games after giving up early lead.
Coach Erik Spoelstra moved up to 8th on the #NBAPlayoffs COACHING WINS list after picking his 81st win last night.
Six players scored in double digits for the Heat, as they held on to gain an imposing 2-0 series lead. Goran Dragic was the high-point man, with 25 points on 10-of-19 shooting, while Bam Adebayo finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block.
Jimmy Butler totaled 14 points, four rebounds, four steals and three assists, while Duncan Robinson poured in 18 points on 6-of-12 shooting from long range. The Heat tallied 11 steals and forced Boston into 20 turnovers.
Meanwhile, Kemba Walker led the Celtics with 23 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block. Jayson Tatum added 21 points, five rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block, while Jaylen Brown tallied 21 points, six rebounds and two assists. Marcus Smart was the only other player to score in double digits for Boston, with 14 points.