Heat Stun Top-Seeded Celtics with Record Three-Point Shooting, Series Tied 1-1
The Miami Heat, despite being undermanned, leveled the playoff series against the Boston Celtics by setting a franchise record for three-pointers made in a playoff game.
- Miami Heat overcame a first-game loss by defeating the Boston Celtics 111-101 in Game 2, tying the series at 1-1.
- The Heat set a franchise record with 23 three-pointers on a 53.5% shooting from beyond the arc.
- Miami's strategic adjustment to increase three-point attempts proved pivotal, exploiting the Celtics' defensive focus on the paint.
- Celtics' home-court advantage nullified as they struggle to contain Heat's perimeter shooting.
- The series moves to Miami for Game 3, with both teams looking to adjust strategies after a surprising Heat victory.
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