Friday’s Game 2 showdown wasn’t technically a must-win for the Celtics, but after Wednesday’s Game 1 debacle, this one had a must-win feel.
The Celtics played with desperation and fire in flashes, but the Heat withstood every surge and delivered another gut-punch in the final minutes to secure a stunning and silencing 111-105 win at TD Garden.
Jimmy Butler – without question the baddest dude in the NBA at the moment – scored 27 points, Caleb Martin added 25 off the bench and Bam Adebayo added 22 points, 16 rebounds and nine assists.