Celtics' Defensive Masterclass Game 3 V 2024 04 28

MIAMI — The final quarter of Game 3 saw a return to where the Celtics and Heat stood late in Game 1. Boston approached a 30-point lead, Caleb Martin spatted with members of the Celtics after only putting three points on the board and a further short-handed Heat team sat at 32.1% from three with 28 attempts. Boston’s offensive rebounding, fast break and 62% shooting inside the arc devastated them as they turned to deep reserves.

Earlier, Al Horford snuck a full court pass to Derrick White from baseline to baseline past all of the Heat’s defenders. White fed Brown at the basket for an uncontested two in the low point of a low-effort loss where the Celtics took advantage of them in all the hustle categories. Boston played with urgency. Miami, late, looked desperate, losing 104-84 at home. The Celtics lead the series 2-1.