Gordon Hayward returned to the Boston Celtics lineup on Saturday after missing a month of playoff basketball with a sprained ankle. Hayward’s box score was not overly impressive, but his presence was felt as a passer, and calm presence while he played 31 minutes.
The Miami Heat were shook most of Game 3 and trailed by as many as 19 points. They were in position to compete towards the end, but it was a little too late.
With Hayward back, the Celtics become a little different to defend and the Miami Heat have a couple days off to figure out some adjustments.