The Boston Celtics turned the tables on Miami in dominant style Saturday (Sunday, Manila time,) routing the Heat 104-84 to take a 2-1 lead in their NBA playoff series while Oklahoma City pushed New Orleans to the brink of elimination.
MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 27: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Haywood Highsmith #24 of the Miami Heat during the second quarter in game three of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Kaseya Center on April 27, 2024 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
In Miami, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown scored 22 points apiece, Tatum adding 11 rebounds and six assists as the Celtics led from start to finish. They were up by 24 points at halftime, having dominated every facet of the game and scored 19 points off Miami turnovers. They pushed the lead to as many as 29 in the second half.
A three-pointer from Gilgeous-Alexander launched a 14-0 Thunder run late in the second quarter that put Oklahoma City in control for good. Jarrett Allen led Cleveland with 21 points and nine rebounds with Cavs star Donovan Mitchell finishing with 18 points. Another Filipino is going to the Paris Olympics after Sam Catantan ruled the senior women’s foil competition in the...
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