Heat Vs Celtics Game 1

Miami Heat Defeats Boston Celtics in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals

Butler's Masterclass Leads Heat to 123-116 Victory

Miami Heat Steal Home-Court Advantage

The eighth-seeded Miami Heat continued their impressive playoff run by defeating the No. 2 seed Boston Celtics 123-116 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night at TD Garden.

Jimmy Butler led the way for the Heat with a masterful performance, posting 29 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals. Bam Adebayo added 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Kyle Lowry contributed 17 points and 7 assists.

The Heat's victory was fueled by a dominant third quarter, where they outscored the Celtics 39-14 to turn an eight-point halftime deficit into a 17-point lead.

Despite Jayson Tatum's 29 points and 12 rebounds, the Celtics struggled to keep up with the Heat's fast-paced offense.

The Heat now hold a 1-0 series lead, with Game 2 set for Thursday night in Boston. The series then shifts to Miami for Games 3 and 4 on Saturday and Monday.