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Boston Celtics swap Williamses, go small to stomp Miami Heat in Game 2

MIAMI -- For the first few minutes of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals, it appeared the Boston Celtics could be in some trouble.

They left Miami's shooters open for three quick 3-pointers. They allowed the Heat to get multiple second chance opportunities. Robert Williams looked uncomfortable defending in space and Miami kept making him -- and Boston -- pay.

But then, at the 5 minute, 14 second mark of the first quarter, Grant Williams checked into the game. And, from that point forward, this game -- and this series--- fundamentally changed.