NBA play-offs: Boston Celtics torch Miami Heat early, even series with 102-82 blowout

Miami missed 15 of its first 16 shots as bizarre Eastern Conference final series produces another game that was all but over after 12 minutes.
NBA play-offs: Boston Celtics torch Miami Heat early, even series with 102-82 blowout

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum shoots over Miami's Jimmy Butler in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals in Boston. 

HUGE leads. Lengthy scoring droughts. Blowouts. The Eastern Conference finals between the Heat and Celtics are as close as can be — heading back to Miami all tied up at two wins apiece. 

But the individual games have been anything but.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Annual €130 €80

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited