Heat vs. Celtics, result and statistics of Game 3: Miami crushed Boston and was one step away from the Finals

The Miami Heat are one win away from returning to the NBA Finals for the sixth time in the past 13 seasons. And far from reaching that point with the suffering or drama expected in this third game, they did so with a landslide victoryIn front of a Boston unknown, listless and frankly, inside.

Spoelstra’s men overwhelmed Mazzulla’s men from the outset and dominated Game 3 from end to end: 128-102. And the difference could easily be much bigger. 3 to 0 categorical.

The defense again failed an extremely light Boston when it came to protecting the perimeter. Not only the penetrations of Jimmy Butler and the rest of the Miami figures complicated it, but there were even sections in which Duncan Robinson broke the defense on the perimeter and got points or assists as a penetrator.

Miami didn’t even need a big night of Jimmy Butler (16 points) or Bam Adebayo (13) to reach 128 points, since Boston’s defense was so weak that players like Gabe Vincent (29 points, all-time high of his career), Duncan Robinson (22 points) or Caleb Martin (18 points) were able to assume a leading role that they rarely do.

Miami launched a 57% fieldincluding a 19 of 35 on triples.

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Of course on the other side the Celtics attack didn’t fare much better and if it weren’t for the 39 points they scored in a last quarter where everything was already sentenced, they could calmly stay at less than 90 points. To such an extent that none of his players went over 14 goals. Tatum and Brown? 14 and 12 respectively, with a 12 of 35 combined fielding. In debt, them and the team.

Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics, resultado final

Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics, en vivo

Full Time. Miami victory! Spoelstra’s men dominated the game from end to end, winning 128-102 and ending up 3-0 in the Eastern Finals. Boston, unknown.

4th quarter, 4:43. A couple of triples from Vincent (already with 29 points!) and Robinson ended up breaking any hope that Boston had left. 112-83 and 3-0 in the series for Miami.

4th quarter, 7:51. Boston opened the fourth quarter with the depth of its rotation on the field and manages to reduce the difference slightly, to 24 points. Time-out for Spoelstra, who does not want surprises.

End of the 3rd quarter. Boston fails and fails from the perimeter and the third quarter has left Miami one step away from 3-0 in the series: an advantage of 30 -93 to 63- to enter the final 12 minutes.

3rd quarter, 6:41. The game has gotten out of hand for a Boston that looks totally overwhelmed and out of focus. Miami does not forgive: 83-56. Maximum of 27.

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3rd quarter, 8:59. Miami escapes by a maximum of 23.Vincent reaches 15 points, against a Celtics defense that is having a very poor performance. As much as the performance of Tatum, who has a 4 of 11 field, with just 9 units.

End of the 2nd quarter. Boston ended up taking it cheap, with a difference of 15 points in favor of Miami: 61 to 46. Martin (11) and Vincent (10) lead the local scoring, while Brown has 10 for the visit.

2nd quarter, 3:10. Boston’s defense leaks everywhere and Miami takes advantage of it to bring the maximum above 20 points, with conversions and assists from Butler. A triple by White and a double by Brown cut the gap to 17 for the visit, but it’s all still Spoelstra’s for now: 59-42.

2nd quarter, 7:20. Miami’s role players are hampering an excessively light Boston defense on the front line. More 3-pointers fall from Vincent and Martin and against all odds, Duncan Robinson is hurting with several penetrations from the dribble, which end in points and assists. 45-32 with Butler on the bench.

DUNCAN ROBINSON LOB TO BAM.

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End of the 1st quarter. Great closing of the first quarter for Miami, to take advantage of 30-22. Caleb Martin was very important since he entered, adding 8 points in 7 minutes. Boston still can’t find units in its midfield: 0 for White, Smart and Brogdon.

1st quarter, 4:21. Miami reacts with its shooters. Perimeter conversions by Love, Strus, Vincent and Martin have already fallen, for the home owner to lead 21-16. Time-out, Mazzulla.

Stress. Martin. Butler. Stress.

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1st quarter, 7:13. Good start for Boston, guided by Tatum (5) and Brown (4). Miami found 5 quick points from Love, but between the Jays’ score and a 3-pointer from Horford, the visit prevailed 12-9.

1st quarter, 12:00. The match started! Flying ball for the Heat-Celtics in Miami.

Change Boston’s lineup. Mazzulla introduces a modification in relation to the quintet that opened the last game. Enter Derrick White, replacing Robert Williams. Smart, Brown, Tatum and Horford remain as starters. Small-ball for the Celtics. Miami repeats its usual five with Vincent, Butler, Strus, Love and Adebayo.

Jimmy vs. Jayson. The series is showing a spectacular duel between two of the best perimeters in the league. Butler is averaging 31 points, 6.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 4.5 steals and a block. Tatum, 32 points, 10 rebounds and 4.5 assists. Who will have the greatest impact in this third game?

Welcome to the Kaseya Center in Miami! Spoelstra’s men won both games in Boston and now they are going 3-0 at home, which would leave them on the verge of returning to the Finals. Will the Celtics react away from home?

Miami Heat starting five

Gabe Vincent, Jimmy Butler, Max Strus, Kevin Love y Bam Adebayo.

Boston Celtics starting quintet

Marcus Smart, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum y Al Horford.

How to watch Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics? Schedule, TV channel and online streaming

• Estadio: Cashier Center, Miami
• Hour: 6:30 p.m. CDMX, 8:30 p.m. ET, 9:30 p.m. AR and 2:30 a.m. ES (Monday)
• TV channels:
  • Argentina: –
  • USA: TNT
  • Mexico: –
  • Spain: M Deportes
• Streaming:

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