Celtics Crush Heat 104-84 in Miami, Lead Series 2-1 After Game 3

Apr 28, 2024, 12:15 AM

The Boston Celtics secured a commanding 104-84 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series, leading wire-to-wire. The win, which took place in Miami, saw the Celtics take a 2-1 series lead and set them up for Game 4 on Monday. Key performances included Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who each scored 22 points. Tatum also contributed with 11 rebounds and 6 assists, while Brown added 8 rebounds and 2 steals. Kristaps Porziņģis and Derrick White also played significant roles, scoring 18 and 16 points respectively. The Celtics' defense was notably strong, helping them to maintain the lead throughout the game and effectively shutting down Miami's attempts to gain momentum. The Celtics are now 3-0 at the Kaseya Center this season, including both regular and postseason games.