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Heat vs Celtics Final: 123-116 - Recap
The Heat got a 35-point performance from Jimmy Butler as Miami handed Boston a 123-116 defeat on Wednesday at TD Garden.
Bettors who backed the Heat were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +9.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 212.0.
Miami got 20 points from Bam Adebayo and another 15 points from Gabe Vincent. Jimmy Butler contributed 7 assists, while Bam Adebayo cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
The Celtics got a 30-point performance from Jayson Tatum, who was supported by 22 points from Jaylen Brown. Marcus Smart had 11 assists in a losing cause for Boston, while Jaylen Brown grabbed 9 rebounds.
The Heat hit the break losing 66-57 before taking care of business in the second half.
Miami won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-34.