In the first game of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics lacked Al Horford and regular-season defender Marcus Smart, and suffered a loss to Miami.
Tonight (Thursday through Friday) the two key players returned to the roster and helped their teammates beat Miami 102: 107 in the second game that tied the series at 1: 1.
The game has gone in the direction of the guest from the beginning as they leave no hit a chance to tickle them.
After four minutes from the start of the game, the Heat led by a double-digit advantage, but the Celtics woke up quickly and opened a gap that did not allow Jamie Butler - the first player to excel and his friends to close.
Boston scored 9 threes already in the first quarter, got along almost perfectly with the host attack and ran to 21:60 on the way to a great first half.
In the second half, Miami tried to fight, fought tooth and nail, but it was not enough for her.
The winner in the winning ranks was Marcus Smart, who scored 24, added 12 assists and also recorded 9 rebounds.
Jason Taitum led the scoring list with 27 points, with Jaylen Brown adding 24 of his own.
Butler and Strauss try to stop Itum, tonight, Photo: AP
For the loser, who loses the home advantage, Butler was the standout with 29 points but also suffered a weak west from the rest of his teammates.
Victor Oladipo and Gabe Vincent scored 14 each and Tyler Hiro with just 11 points.
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