Butler scores 35, Heat rally to beat Celtics 123-116 in East finals opener

It's first blood to Miami. 

THE BUTLER DID IT: Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat is defended by Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Picture: Adam Glanzman/Getty Images

The Miami Heat were in need of a calming presence following a sluggish start to their latest conference finals showdown with the Boston Celtics.

Jimmy Butler provided that and a lot more.