Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Game 4 live today - Celtics bounced back from a 2-0 deficit against Heat, after winning Game 3 with 117-106.
One of the key thing on Game 3 was the defensive strategy to neutralize Gora Dragic. On two previous ECF games, Dragic contributed 29 points, seven rebounds and four assists in Game 1 and extended his effort to get 25 points and five assists in Game 2.
Game 3 was not his game as Dragic only finished with 11 points (a playoff-low) on 2-of-10 shooting with 5 turnovers. A big change on Heat's rhythm happened and the veteran was locked to get a ball and battle for the sets after Celtics' Smart gave a backcourt pressure on him.
Jimmy Butler and Goran Dragic only contributed a combined of 28 points in Game 3. Bam Adebayo had 27 points and 16 rebounds for the Heat while Tyler Herro scored 22 points, Jimmy Butler had 17 and Duncan Robinson 13. The Heat were 12 for 44 from three-point range.
Meanwhile, Gordon Hayward is back in the lineup of the Celtics after recovering from his sprained right ankle. He scored six points on 2-for-7 shooting, with five rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals.
Jaylen Brown scored a team-high 26 points for the Celtics. “To be honest, I didn't get much sleep the last 48 hours. I was so antsy to get back and play basketball. I don't think the last two games exemplify what this team is about. So, I couldn't wait to come out and be the best version of myself and try to add to a win,” he said on post game interview.
Jayson Tatum added 25 and Kemba Walker added 21 to get that2-1 in the best-of-seven series.
Celtics will try to tie the series today, September 23 at 8:30 PM ET. Either the Celtics will even things up at 2-2, or the Heat will take an advantage of 3-1 lead.
Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Game 4 live stream on ESPN. Stay tuned here as we give you score updates here.
Viewing Information
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 23 | Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Location: Disney Wide World of Sports -- Orlando, Florida
Broadcast Info
TV: ESPN
Radio: The Ticket 790AM & The HEAT Radio Network (Mike Inglis, Ruth Riley Hunter)
Spanish Radio: WAQI 710AM & The HEAT Spanish Radio Network (José Pañeda, Joe Pujala)