Smart Sparks Boston Blowout

05/20/2022

By: Jeff Yoder

Celtics Backcourt Shines in Bounce-Back Game 2 Win Against Heat (127-102)

It’s a dog fight in the East! The Celtics buried the Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday night (127-102). Boston led by 25 points at halftime and never stumbled. The Celtics were downright perfect, shooting above 50 percent from the field and 3-point range while packaging a stellar defensive performance. Jimmy Butler (29 points) got his buckets for the Heat, but no other Miami player cracked 14 points.

 

The Boston Backcourt

Meanwhile, Boston’s backcourt was borderline unconscious as the trio of Jayson Tatum (27), Jaylen Brown (24) and Marcus Smart (24) combined for 75 points on 13 threes (13-for-25). Smart was the jack-of-all-trades in Game 2, tallying 12 assists, nine rebounds and three steals alongside his 24 points. The series heads back to Boston all square at 1-1.

 

Watch: Celtics Blow Out Heat With Game 2 Sharpshooting (127-102)

 

NBA Playoffs Schedule

Gm 2: Mavericks at Warriors (Fri. 9:00 pm ET)

Gm 3: Heat at Celtics (Sat. 8:30 pm ET)

Gm 3: Warriors at Mavericks (Sun. 9:00 pm ET)

 

Additional Storylines

NBC Sports: Marcus Smart Does It All in Game 2 Return

CBS Sports: Relentless Celtics Roll Heat to Even Eastern Conference Finals

 

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