Heat defeat Celtics in Boston again and take 2-0 series lead

Jimmy Butler notched 27 points, had 6 boards, gave 6 assists, and got 3 steals as the Miami Heat shocked Boston Celtics for a 2^nd time at TD Garden and beat them 111-105 in Game 2 to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference final.

Going back home up 2-0.

See you Sunday, #HEATNation ⚪️? pic.twitter.com/qmpuxUcYjq

— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) May 20, 2023

Caleb Martin was also crucial for Miami’s victory with 25 points as Bam Adebayo added 22 points, had 16 rebounds, and gave 9 assists – 1 assist shy of a triple-double.

MIAMI TAKES A 2-0 SERIES LEAD.

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The Heat defeat the Celtics 111-105 in Boston.

? Jimmy Butler: 27 PTS, 6 AST, 3 STL
? Bam Adebayo: 22 PTS, 17 REB, 9 AST
? Caleb Martin: 25 PTS pic.twitter.com/PUNEvslYAU

— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) May 20, 2023

Jayson Tatum notched 34 points and had 13 boards and 8 assists, but he alone was not enough as the 2^nd highest-scoring player for Celtics tonight was Jaylen Brown with 16. Marcus Smart was disappointing for his team, with only 7 points.

Game 3 is in Miami on Sunday.