Miami Heat Suffer Loss in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Quarterfinals
Boston Celtics Dominate in 114-94 Rout
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The Boston Celtics cruised to a convincing victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Wednesday, May 17th, with a dominant 114-94 rout over the Miami Heat.
The Celtics set the tone early in the game, establishing a double-digit lead in the first quarter and never relinquishing their advantage. Jayson Tatum led the Boston charge with 27 points, while Jaylen Brown added 22 and Marcus Smart chipped in 18.
The Heat struggled to keep up with the Celtics' high-powered offense, shooting just 39 percent from the field and 26 percent from three-point range. Jimmy Butler led the Miami scorers with 22 points, but he lacked support from his teammates.
The Celtics' defense was also impressive, limiting the Heat to just 94 points and forcing 15 turnovers. The Boston trio of Tatum, Brown, and Smart combined for 9 steals, disrupting the Heat's rhythm throughout the game.
Game 2 of the series will take place on Friday, May 19th, in Miami. The Heat will be looking to bounce back and tie the series, while the Celtics will aim to extend their lead and take command of the matchup.
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