The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics faced off in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on April 24, 2024, with the Celtics emerging victorious 111-101 to even the series at 1-1. Tyler Herro led the Heat with 24 points and 14 assists, while Jayson Tatum recorded a triple-double of 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 10 assists for the Celtics. The Celtics shot 47.6% from the field and outrebounded the Heat 51-46, with coach Joe Mazzulla praising their defensive effort in dictating the tempo of the game.
Miami Heat Stats
- Bam Adebayo
In Game 2 of the Eastern Conference playoff series between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics on April 24, 2024, Bam Adebayo scored 21 points for the Heat. He went 7-of-15 from the field and added 10 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal in 38:53 of playing time.
Adebayo has averaged 17.1 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 22 career games against the Celtics. Some of his notable performances include:
- 19 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists in a 143-110 loss on 2/19/2023
- 27 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists in a win on 4/1/2019
- 22 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists in a win on 4/3/2019
- 21 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists in a win on 8/4/2020
Despite Adebayo's efforts, the Celtics defeated the Heat 111-101 in Game 2 to even the series at 1-1. The Heat were without key players Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro due to injuries, making it difficult for them to keep up with the Celtics' balanced scoring attack led by Jayson Tatum's triple-double.
- Tyler Herro
Tyler Herro had an impressive performance for the Miami Heat in their Game 2 victory over the Boston Celtics on April 24, 2024. He scored 24 points, dished out 14 assists, and grabbed 5 rebounds in 38 minutes of action.
Herro shot an efficient 7-13 from the field (53.8%), including 6-11 from three-point range (54.5%), and a perfect 4-4 from the free throw line. His 6 made three-pointers were a big part of the Heat's franchise playoff record 23 made threes in the game.
In addition to his scoring, Herro facilitated the offense well, recording a team-high 14 assists. He helped the Heat overcome the absences of Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier to even the series at 1-1.
Over his last 10 games against the Celtics, Herro has averaged 19.0 points, 5.2 assists and 3.9 rebounds. In his career, he's put up 15.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game versus Boston in 16 total matchups.
- Caleb Martin
Caleb Martin in Game 2 of the Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat playoff series on April 24, 2024:
Caleb Martin:
- Scored 21 points (7-12 FG, 5-6 3PT, 2-2 FT)
- Grabbed 2 rebound and had 1 steal
- Played 36 minutes
Martin had a strong performance off the bench for the Heat, scoring 21 points on efficient shooting. He connected on 5 of his 6 three-point attempts to help the Heat set a franchise playoff record with 23 made 3-pointers in the game.
Despite Martin's efforts, the Celtics were able to defeat the Heat 111-101 to even the series at 1-1. The Celtics outrebounded the Heat 51-46 and had fewer turnovers (5 vs 12), which helped them control the tempo of the game.
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla praised his team's defensive effort, saying they "dictated the physicality and the tempo of the game". The Heat were missing key players Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier due to injuries, making it difficult for them to keep up with the Celtics.
Boston Celtics Stats
- Jayson Tatum
In Game 2 of the 2024 NBA playoffs between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat, Jayson Tatum recorded a triple-double with 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists to lead the Celtics to a 111-101 victory.
Tatum shot 9-of-19 from the field, including 2-of-6 from 3-point range, and made 8-of-9 free throws. He also had 2 steals and 1 block in 41 minutes of play.
Despite the Heat's strong shooting performance, making a franchise playoff record 23 3-pointers, the Celtics were able to withstand their late rally thanks to Tatum's all-around effort.
In the regular season, Tatum has averaged 22.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 22 games against the Heat in his career. His scoring average increases to 25.4 points per game in the playoffs against Miami.
Tatum's triple-double helped the Celtics even the series at 1-1 as the teams head to Miami for Games 3 and 4. The Heat will need to find a way to slow down the Celtics' star forward if they want to regain homecourt advantage.
- Jaylen Brown
Jaylen Brown had an impressive performance for the Boston Celtics in their 111-101 loss to the Miami Heat in Game 2 of their playoff series on April 24, 2024.
Brown scored a game-high 33 points on 13-of-23 shooting (56.5%) in 40 minutes of action. He knocked down 3 three-pointers and added 8 rebounds, 1 assists and 1 steal.
In the first half, Brown exploded for 11 points in just two minutes to lead the Celtics on an 11-3 run to close out the half. He hit back-to-back-to-back contested three-pointers during that stretch.
For his career against the Heat, Brown has averaged 17.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 22 games[2]. In his last 5 games vs Miami, he's put up 20.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steal per game.
Despite Brown's strong individual effort, the Celtics came up short as the Heat shot a franchise playoff record 23 three-pointers to even the series at 1-1. The series now shifts to Miami for Games 3 and 4.
- Derrick White
Derrick White in the Boston Celtics' Game 2 loss to the Miami Heat on April 24, 2024:
Derrick White scored 13 points on 7-of-13 shooting, including 3-of-6 from 3-point range. He also contributed 1 rebounds and 4 assists in 35 minutes of play.
Over the 7 games between the Celtics and Heat in the 2024 regular season and playoffs, White has averaged 19.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists.
In the second half of games against the Heat this season, White has averaged 8.3 points, 2.3 assists and 1.3 rebounds.
While Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown had strong performances, the rest of the Celtics roster, including White, did not step up enough to match the Heat's balanced scoring attack. The Celtics will need to make adjustments heading into Game 3 to even the series.
Game Summary
The Celtics led wire-to-wire, taking a 28-27 lead after the 1st quarter and extending it to 58-61 by halftime. The Heat were without key players Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier due to injuries, making it difficult for them to keep up with the Celtics.
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla praised his team's defensive effort, saying they "dictated the physicality and the tempo of the game". Jayson Tatum recorded a triple-double with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists for the Celtics.
The series is now tied 1-1 as the teams head to Miami for Games 3 and 4. The Celtics will look to maintain their road success, having won 9 of their last 11 games in Miami.
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