nba-en : Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics, 2023-05-21

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22/05/2023 05h00

 

On May 21, 2023, the Miami Heat secured a dominating victory against the Boston Celtics with a final score of 128-102 in the packed Kaseya Center, Miami, FL. With this win, the Heat now lead the series 3-0.

The Heat had an outstanding performance, shooting an impressive 56.8% from the field and 54.3% from the three-point range. Gabe Vincent emerged as the top scorer for the Heat with 29 points, while Caleb Martin and Duncan Robinson combined for a total of 43 points. The Celtics struggled from beyond the arc, making only 26.2% of their three-point attempts.

The Heat's bench also played a vital role, with Duncan Robinson scoring 22 points in just 23 minutes on the floor. The Celtics, on the other hand, saw disappointing performances from their stars. Jayson Tatum scored only 14 points, and Jaylen Brown added 12 points.

As for the rebounds, the Celtics managed to achieve a total of 57 rebounds compared to the Heat's 35, yet it wasn't enough to overcome the Heat's shooting prowess.

Fans and analysts were quick to express their thoughts on social media, discussing the Celtics' lackluster performance and praising Miami Heat players such as Gabe Vincent and Duncan Robinson for their outstanding play. Many pointed out that the Heat's victory felt like a sigh of relief amidst a postseason full of uncertainty for other Eastern Conference teams.

Adam Silver, the NBA commissioner, was also mentioned in some social media posts, jokingly suggesting a new trophy for third place between the Celtics and Lakers, both currently down 3-0 in their respective Conference Finals series.

Ultimately, Miami Heat's powerful performance has left the Boston Celtics on the brink of elimination, after losing all three games in this series so far. With such a dominating show by the Heat, fans and experts alike eagerly await Game 4 and whether the Celtics can stage a comeback.

 

 

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