Heat Shock Celtics In Game 2

     The Miami Heat stunned the Boston Celtics 111-101 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals on Wednesday night at TD Garden. The best-of-seven series is now tied at 1-1. The series will shift to Miami for Game 3 on Saturday.

     Miami had a slight 28-27 advantage at the end of the first quarter. Boston pulled ahead and were up 61-58 by halftime. 

     The Heat went on a 24-9 run at the start of the second half and had an 85-79 lead after three quarters. The closest the Celtics came to regaining the lead was being down five points 94-89 with 6:22 left in the final quarter. 

     All five Heat starters ended up in double-digit scoring. Tyler Herro finished with a double-double of 24 points and 14 assists. Bam Adebayo also composed a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Caleb Martin contributed 21 points while Jaime Jacquez Jr. placed in 14 points. 

     Jaylen Brown dropped in a game-high 33 points along with eight rebounds for the Celtics. Jayson Tatum had 28 points and eight rebounds. Derrick White was able to drain in 13 points.