Jimmy Butler’s latest heroics propel Heat to Game 1 win over Celtics

BOSTON — Jimmy Butler 35 points, including 23 after halftime, and the Miami Heat rallied in the second half to beat the Boston Celtics 123-116 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday night.

Miami trailed by nine at the half before outscoring Boston 66-50 over the final two quarters.

It was Butler’s fifth game with 30 or more points this postseason and he added seven assists, six steals and five rebounds.


Jimmy Butler, who scored 35 points, shoots a floater during the Heat's 123-116 win over the Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Jimmy Butler, who scored 35 points, shoots a floater during the Heat’s 123-116 win over the Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
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Jayson Tatum, who scored 30 points, goes up for a layup over Caleb Martin during the Celtics' loss.
Jayson Tatum, who scored 30 points, goes up for a layup over Caleb Martin during the Celtics’ loss.
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Bam Adebayo added 20 points and eight rebounds. Kyle Lowry, Caleb Martin and Gabe Vincent and Max Strus all added 15 points apiece.

The Heat went 16 of 31 from the 3-point line.

Game 2 is Friday in Boston.


Bam Adebayo, who scored 20 points, goes up for a layup during the Heat's Game 1 win.
Bam Adebayo, who scored 20 points, goes up for a layup during the Heat’s Game 1 win.
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Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 30 points.

Jaylen Brown finished with 22 points and nine rebounds. Malcolm Brogdon added 19 points.

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