The Miami Heat defeated the Boston Celtics 106-98 to earn their 49th victory of the season. The Heat now sit at 49-28 overall and are in first place in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. Miami’s Head Coach Erik Spoelstra spoke postgame regarding the Heat’s recent struggles and how they have bounced back.
X. #HEATPlayoffPush pic.twitter.com/FzuHUYj1cB
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“That’s why I like going through all these kind of games during the regular season,” Spoelstra said. “We had our share of challenges going down the stretch. But what I love about this group is we come in the next day, work at it and really try to get better. Those experiences make you stronger.”
#HEATWin final – Miami 106, Boston 98
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🔥 Butler: 24pts, 3rebs & 2asts
🔥 Lowry: 23pts (6 3PM) & 8asts
🔥 Adebayo: 17pts, 12rebs & 8asts
🔥 Strus: 14pts (4 3PM), 7rebs, 3stls & 2blks
🔥 Herro: 12pts, 10rebs & 5asts pic.twitter.com/yiMT3z03NK
Jimmy Butler once again led the Heat to victory. Butler scored 24 points on 9-for-17 shooting from the field. Butler also grabbed three rebounds and dished out two assists.
Jimmy led the way last night with 24 pts for the ✨ X – Miami HEAT ✨ pic.twitter.com/hMcqMAjsxT
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Kyle Lowry scored 23 points on 8-for-16 shooting from the field. Lowry knocked down 6-for-12 from the three-point line. He also dished out eight assists in the contest.
Kyle Lowry's performance can simply be described as magnificent pic.twitter.com/eDIUzRRiHn
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More Heat Contributions
- Bam Adebayo scored 17 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished out eight assists.
- Max Strus scored 14 points and grabbed seven rebounds.
- Tyler Herro scored 12 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and dished out five assists.
Charge! For Competitors Only in this kennel. #HEATCulture pic.twitter.com/jo6pUDA6Cn
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What Max Strus did to Boston defensively in the closing minutes last night needs to be acknowledged
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a thread 🧵 pic.twitter.com/KlAwCdWkPk
17 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists for Bam
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Yep, that'll get the job done pic.twitter.com/zf5AK1c9TF
The Miami Heat travel to Chicago to face the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, 4/2. Tip-off from the United Center is at 8 pm Eastern/ 7 pm Central.
#WhiteHot Playoff tickets go on sale to the public next Weds 4/6 at 10am 🗓
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