The Boston Celtics dominated the Miami Heat in a game with a heavy emphasis on three-point shooting. The Celtics took an early lead with efficient ball movement and three-point attempts. At halftime, the Celtics led 60-45, outscoring the Heat significantly from behind the arc. The Celtics' strong three-point shooting continued throughout the game, leading to a decisive victory.
The Celtics have shot 76 of 167 (45.5 percent) from three-point range in four games against the Heat this season. Insane.
Celtics Shot Selection 42 3PA 22 2PA 66% of their shots have been 3-point tries
Celtics are already up double digits against the Heat 🔥 https://t.co/MP1tAVNSxU
Celtics took 30 three-pointers in that first half.
Halftime: Celtics 60, Heat 45. The Celtics are already 12 of 30 on threes, outscoring the Heat 36-9 from behind the arc. Bam Adebayo, the only Heat player with double-digit points, with 14 points and six rebounds.
21 of Boston's 29 shots so far have been from 3. Only 4 of Miami's 22 shots have been from deep. The math is mathing so far for Joe Mazzulla.
Boston has taken 29 shots in the first 14 minutes ... -- 8 were 2s -- 21 were 3s
21 of Celtics' first 29 shots have been three-point attempts. That includes each of the last three plays; all of which were Hauser makes.
The Celtics have taken 21 threes and the Heat has put up four threes. That math equation may not work for the Heat.
The Celtics are 6 of 12 on threes and the Heat is 0 of 2 on threes. Celtics lead 26-14.
Celtics take 9-0 lead on Heat, who go for a TO at 10:05. Three assists on four Boston buckets, the only one without is a Brown drive and dunk in transition. Ball movement on point thus far.