Boston Celtics Take a Commanding Lead
Heat Fall in Game 1
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MIAMI -- The Boston Celtics took one more step toward eliminating the rival Miami Heat with a convincing 102-88 victory in Game 1 of the second round of the NBA playoffs. The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum's 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Kemba Walker added 24 points and Marcus Smart contributed 18.
The Heat were led by Goran Dragic's 21 points, but they struggled to keep up with the Celtics' high-octane offense. The Celtics shot 47.6% from the field compared to the Heat's 38.8%, and they also outrebounded the Heat 52-33.
The Celtics now have a 1-0 lead in the series and will look to take a commanding 2-0 lead when they host Game 2 on Thursday night. The Heat, meanwhile, will need to find a way to slow down the Celtics' offense if they want to avoid being swept out of the playoffs.
Conclusion: The Boston Celtics took a convincing Game 1 victory over the Miami Heat, putting them in a strong position to advance to the Conference Finals. The Celtics will look to close out the series in Game 2 on Thursday, while the Heat will need to make some major adjustments if they want to keep their season alive.
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