Sunday, May 09, 2021

Thirteen wasn't enough. Miami led by 26 at the half. Boston got it down to six at 4:51 4Q, 3:02 4Q, and at the end. Miami 130 Boston 124, final. Miami shot 57.3% (45.7%), Boston 54.2% (36.8%). Evan Fournier game high with 30, Jimmy Butler was everything for the “Heat,” 26, 8, and 11. Bam Adebayo had a quiet 20 on only five shots, 6, and 3. Miami now 37-31 in a statistical tie (ATL holds tiebreaker) for fifth place in the East, one-half game behind fourth-place New York.