Live Coverage: Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics NBA Game on ESPN
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Game Summary
In a thrilling NBA matchup on ESPN, the top-seeded Miami Heat overcame the No. 5 Boston Celtics 31 points to 10 rebounds, six assists, and four steals by Bam Adebayo. The Heat's victory marked the fourth time in five seasons that these familiar foes have faced off in the playoffs.
The Celtics entered the game as slight favorites, but the Heat's dominant performance proved too much for Boston. Led by Adebayo's all-around brilliance, Miami controlled the game from start to finish.
In addition to Adebayo's standout contributions, Jimmy Butler added 27 points and 13 rebounds, while Kyle Lowery chipped in with 18 points and eight assists. For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum scored a team-high 28 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Heat's superior team effort.
With this victory, the Heat take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, setting the stage for an intense Eastern Conference matchup. The two teams will meet again in Game 2 on Wednesday at the FTX Arena in Miami.
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