NBA Play-offs: Miami immediately routs Boston by taking the home factor
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Miami, super Butler, Game 1 goes to Heat
The first act of the series between Miami and Boston smiles on the Heat. Led by a super Jimmy Butler (35 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 6 steals), the guests won 123-116, immediately taking the home court factor. For the franchise captained by Erik Spoelstra decisive the third quarter ended with the partial of 46-25.
For the Boston Celtics, the 30 points scored by Jayson Tatum were not enough. Also good were the contributions of Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart who finished with 22 and 13 points respectively. Tonight’s scheduled Game 2 between Denver and LA Lakers, the conference finals in the West.
