
The Boston Celtics now have full control of their Eastern Conference playoff series vs. the Miami Heat, as the top-seeded Celtics defeated the eighth-seeded Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 lead. A key concern emerged in the second quarter when Kristaps Porzingis sustained an injury. The incident started with Porzingis turning his ankle while chasing an offensive rebound, continued as he stumbled amid a screening action above the 3-point line, and culminated with him unable to move as the Celtics transitioned back on defense.