VIDEO ⟩ “Celtics” without Porzingis defeat “Heat” and enter the second round of the NBA “play-offs”

The “Celtics” defeated the Miami “Heat” team at home with the result 118:84 and triumphed in the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series to four victories with 4-1.

Derrick White and Jaylen Brown scored 25 points each, Sam Hauser scored 17, and Jayson Tatum added 16.

Bem Adebayo scored 23 points for the Heat, Tyler Hiro scored 15.

In the course of the game, the “Celtics” advantage increased up to 37 points, while the “Heat” never took the lead even by one point.

“Celtics” hit 16 of 40 long-range shots (40%), but “Heat” made only three of 29 three-point shots (10.3%).

Boston players also dominated the battle at the basket (rebounds – 56 to 29).

In the second round of the play-offs, the Celtics will have to meet the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Orlando Magic. The Cavaliers are leading the series 3-2.

It has already been reported that a Latvian basketball player was injured in the previous match. Porzingis is expected to miss several games, but he may return this season.

2024-05-02 03:30:06
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