The Boston Celtics fell to the Miami Heat Friday night at TD Garden, setting up a 0-2 deficit as the series shifts to South Beach. After a disappointing opening tilt in the series for the Celtics, Miami outscored Boston 36-22 in the fourth quarter to pull ahead and win Game 2 111-105 on the road.
Jayson Tatum led the way for Boston, finishing with 34 points and 13 rebounds, including a 15-point scoring flurry in the third period. The Celtics also got a big lift from the bench with the return of Grant Williams and 24 points combined from Derrick White and Malcolm Brogdon. With the game on the line, however, Boston reverted to sloppy defense and ineffective offense, affording Miami an opportunity to grab control of the game and a decisive victory.
