Najbolji tim ligaškog dela takmičenja NBA lige, Boston Celticsi, počeo je plej-of sa stilom. U svom domaćem „TD Gardenu“ pobedili su Miami sa ubedljivih 114:94. Celticsi su dominirali tokom celog meča, posebno u trećoj četvrtini kada su postigli 31 poen, dok su u poslednjoj četvrtini ušli sa velikim vođstvom od 32 poena.
Trener Boston Celticsa, Džo Mazula, pružio je priliku samo osmorici igrača koji su se svi upisali u strelce. Džejson Tejtum je prednjačio sa 23 poena, 10 skokova i 10 asistencija, dok su Derik Vajt i Kristaps Porzingis dodali 20, odnosno 18 poena. Džejlin Braun je doprineo sa 17 poena.
U ekipi Miamija nije bilo Džimija Batlera, a najefikasniji su bili Bem Adebajo sa 24 i Delon Rajt sa 17 poena. Nikola Jović je bio starter za Miamija i postigao je 10 poena uz šest skokova, blokadu i izgubljenu loptu.
Sledeći meč između ove dve ekipe igra se takođe u Bostonu 25. aprila u 1 posle ponoći po srednjoevropskom vremenu. Celticsi nastavljaju svoju borbu za titulu sa sjajnim početkom u plej-ofu.
One of the facts that impacted the game’s outcome the most was the absence of Miami’s star player, Jimmy Butler, who was unable to play due to injury. This gave Boston Celtics an advantage and they were able to capitalize on it, showcasing their dominance on the court.
The performance of Jason Tatum, who led the Celtics with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, was crucial in securing the victory. Along with contributions from Derrick White, Kristaps Porzingis, and Jalen Brown, the Celtics were able to maintain a strong lead throughout the game.
Despite the efforts of Miami’s players such as Bam Adebayo and Delon Wright, who scored 24 and 17 points respectively, they were unable to overcome the strong defense and offensive plays of the Celtics. Nikola Jovic’s presence in the starting lineup for Miami also added an interesting dynamic to the game, with his solid performance contributing to the team’s efforts.
The Boston Celtics’ strong start to the playoffs sets the stage for an exciting series ahead. Their teamwork, skill, and determination will be key factors in their quest for the championship title. As the playoffs progress, fans can expect intense matchups and thrilling moments as the best teams in the league compete for glory on the court.
