{"id":12286,"date":"2024-04-26T10:58:16","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T02:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/24hscore.org\/news\/?p=12286"},"modified":"2024-04-26T13:43:07","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T05:43:07","slug":"heats-3-point-barrage-stuns-celtics-thunder-rival-pelicans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/24hscore.net\/news\/basketball\/heats-3-point-barrage-stuns-celtics-thunder-rival-pelicans\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Recap: Heat&#8217;s Three-Point Barrage Stuns Celtics, Thunder Dominate Pelicans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a captivating showdown in the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs, the Miami Heat delivered a stunning upset against the top-seeded Boston Celtics, tying the series at 1-1. Despite playing without the injured Jimmy Butler, the eighth-seeded Heat displayed resilience and teamwork to secure a crucial victory. Tyler Herro scored for Miami with 24 points, supported by a balanced offensive effort from all five starters, each contributing double-digit points. The key to Miami&#8217;s success lay in their exceptional three-point shooting, with the team sinking an impressive 23 shots from beyond the arc compared to Boston&#8217;s 12. Herro, who knocked down six three-pointers, attributed the team&#8217;s performance to their determination to bounce back from their previous 20-point defeat in game one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/24hscore.net\/basketball\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Basketball Live score<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Headed back to the 305 with home court advantage the rest of the series<br><br>Winning Shots \/\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mph?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@mph<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8AaP7Hi8ra\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/8AaP7Hi8ra<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MiamiHEAT\/status\/1783337161674150158?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 25, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, Herro revealed that Butler had encouraged him to take on a leadership role in his absence, emphasizing the importance of making the right plays rather than focusing solely on scoring. Miami&#8217;s victory underscored their resilience and determination to make an impact in the playoffs, as they aim to replicate their success from the previous season when they reached the NBA Finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In contrast, the Western Conference top seeds, the Oklahoma City Thunder, continued their dominant form with a convincing 124-92 victory over the eighth-seeded New Orleans Pelicans. The Thunder, who now lead the series 2-0, asserted their dominance early on and maintained control throughout the game, building a substantial lead that reached 34 points in the fourth quarter. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the scoring for Oklahoma City with 33 points, supported by strong performances from Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HEATWin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#HEATWin<\/a> Final (Game 2) &#8211; Miami 111, Boston 101<br><br>? Herro: 24pts, 14ast, 5reb, 6 3PM<br>? Adebayo: 21pts, 10reb<br>? Martin: 21pts, 5 3PM<br>? Jaquez Jr.: 14pts, 3 3PM<br>? Jovi\u0107: 11pts, 9reb, 6ast, 3stl, 3 3PM <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xXcTmtX8UF\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/xXcTmtX8UF<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MiamiHEAT\/status\/1783313882901037155?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 25, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Thunder&#8217;s comprehensive victory highlighted their ability to bounce back from a close game one and deliver an improved performance in game two. Gilgeous-Alexander emphasized the team&#8217;s focus on continuous improvement as they aim to maintain their momentum heading into the next game in New Orleans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">All five starters finished in double figures \u26a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rdfgMEXGBA\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/rdfgMEXGBA<\/a><\/p>&mdash; OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/okcthunder\/status\/1783346041300844567?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 25, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, the NBA playoffs continue to deliver thrilling matchups and unexpected outcomes, showcasing the resilience and talent of teams vying for postseason success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a captivating showdown in the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs, the Miami Heat delivered a stunning upset against the top-seeded Boston Celtics, tying the series at 1-1. Despite playing without the injured Jimmy Butler, the eighth-seeded Heat displayed resilience and teamwork to secure a crucial victory. 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