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Miami at Boston

May 21, 2022
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Boston bounced back in a big way and won Game 2 after suffering a bad second half in the first game. This time the Celtics were down by 10 in the first quarter before they came alive and went on to win 127-102 to tie the series and now they go home with momentum on their side after being up by 34 points at one point in the fourth quarter. Boston is getting contributions from several players, including Grant Williams, who scored 19 points as well as the usual high scorers, Jayson Tatum (27 points) and Jaylen Brown (24 points). Boston is 32-15 straight up at home this season and Miami is 26-20 on the road and the Heat have to contend with several offensive weapons on Boston while hoping they shoot better than the 44.2 percent they managed on Thursday. Teams often bounce back from a humiliating loss in the NBA playoffs, but it won't be easy for Miami at TD Garden. The Heat have lost two of their last three on the road in the playoffs.  Play the Celtics on the money line.

1.5 units on Boston -245 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 2.11)
Result:
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39
23
25
22
109
Boston Celtics
18
29
25
31
103
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