The Celtics tied the Eastern Conference finals at 1-1 on Thursday, defeating the Heat 127-102 in Game 2. Marcus Smart returned to Boston’s lineup, contributing 24 points, 12 assists, and nine rebounds.
Game 3 tips off in Boston on Saturday at 8:30 p.m.
The Red Sox also won on Thursday, defeating the Mariners 12-6. Trevor Story had a tremendous game for Boston, swatting three home runs and totaling seven RBIs. The two teams play again tonight at 7:10 p.m.
Jimmy Butler’s thoughts on Game 2: After posting 41 points in the Heat’s Game 1 win over the Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals, Jimmy Butler was unable to prevent Boston’s resurgence in Game 2.