Celtics Step By Heat In Game 4

     The Boston Celtics easily handled the Miami Heat 102-88 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals on Monday night at Kaseya Center. The Celtics lead the best-of-seven series 3-1. They can eliminate the Heat from the NBA Playoffs in Boston on Wednesday. 

     Boston had a 16-2 run in the middle of the first quarter and led 34-24 at the end of the frame. It was low-scoring second quarter as the Celtics had the lead 53-36 by halftime. 

     The C's extended their margin in the early part of the second half and had an 81-59 lead at the end of the third quarter. Miami cut into the deficit early the final quarter with seven unanswered points, however the gap was too much to overcome. 

     Bam Adebayo led the Heat with a double-double of 25 points and 17 rebounds. Tyler Herro was also to contribute 19 points while Caleb Martin drained in 18 points. 

     Derrick White scored a game-high 38 points for the Celtics. Jayson Tatum added a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Jaylen Brown dropped in 17 points in the win.