The match was pretty much one sided from the very first minute of the match as the Heats dismantled the Celtics completely throughout the entire match. The Heats took a lead of 93-76 at the end of third half and the Celtics never really came back into the match and in the end suffered a defeat in the very first game with 11 points. Jason Tatum put everything into the match and was the best Celtics’ player on the court having picked up 29 points and Jaylen Brown again had a great match but couldn’t save the match for his team.
The Heats on the other hand were considered the favourites going in into this match who just brushed aside the Philadelphia 76ers with a 4-2 victory in the last round and got the job done quite easily wrapping the night with a 118-107 victory over the distraught Celtics. It was a combined and brilliant team performance by the Heats as nearly all of their players got on the score sheet with every player registering double figure points. Jimmy Butler pulled 41 points and also supplied with 9 assists and 5 rebounds. Tyler Herro and Gabe Vincent also had a great game with both scoring 18 and 17 points respectively.
Miami Heat Match Report
Erik Spoelstra’s men were buzzing with confidence leading up to this match and have wrapped the first game in fine fashion. Having kept the inform Jason on a regular show last night allowing him to score just 29 points, all the credits goes to Bam Adebayo in the defense. Jimmy Butler keeps on marching ahead and took the game away from the Celtics. Tyler Herro was in a stellar form as well and proved his worth yet again last night with a magnificent performance coming from the bench. Gabe Vincent continued to pose trouble for the Celtics’ defenders throughout the match.
Boston Celtics Match Report
Ime Udoka’s side were left stunned by the Heats’ performance in the first match and they seemed absolutely clueless the entire match. Jaylen Brown and Jason Tatum were the only positives from the match but the otters failed to improvise.  Payton Pritchard managed to get 18 points in the end but that was never going to be enough to stop the Heats from taking the match away from them.
Best Performers
Jason Tatum:
Jason Tatum has been in a breathtaking form all season long and yesterday was no different as he notched up 29 points, with 8 rebounds and 6 assists but all went in vain as his team suffered a huge defeat last night.
Gabe Vincent:
The Heats’ fans will still be chanting the name of Gabe Vincent who might have given his team a major boost in this conference finals tie after picking up a total of 17 points with 2 rebounds and 3 assists ensuring his team a vital win.
Jimmy Butler:
Jimmy Butler had a wonderful match and started his show right from very first minute of the match picking up 41 points with 9 rebounds and 5 assists last night.
Match Details:
Fixture: Miami Heat Vs Boston Celtics
Host: Miami Heat
Date: 17 May
Venue: FTX Arena
Boston Celtics Vs Miami Heat Lineup:
Miami Heats: Jimmy Butler (F), P.J. Tucker (F), Bam Adebayo (C), Max Strus (G), Gabe Vincent (G).
Boston Celtics: Jason Tatum (F), Grant Williams (F), Robert Williams III (C), Jaylen Brown (G), Derrick White (G).
Boston Celtics Vs Miami Heat | Match Conclusion:
The tie looked absolutely equally matched on paper but the Heats had made it past the Celtics to grab a win in the first game of this semifinal tie with an easy 118-107 victory last night. The tie looks heated as the Celtics will look to set their eyes on a vital comeback for the next match but the Heats are determined to wrap this tie as soon as possible and have made their statement clear with yet another brilliant performance last night.
Have a good day ahead!!!
