Boston Celtics: 3 keys to victory in game 2 against Miami

After a devastating loss late in game one of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics look to even the score at two games apiece.

One game in the books, one game in which the Boston Celtics find themselves down by in this year’s Eastern Conference Finals.

It was once again a roller coaster of emotions for Cs fans on round three’s opening night, as there were many ups, many downs, and an uncomfortable amount of plateaus throughout the exhibition.

Yet another overtime was had, and yet another overtime was lost in exhilarating fashion during 2020’s postseason, this time coming in the shape of a blocked dunk attempt in the closing seconds by Bam Adebayo on Jayson Tatum.

As one can tell by looking at the final score (117-114) this game was one Boston could easily have won had a few more things gone their way.

Alas, however, this is simply a hypothetical.

The reality is Brad Stevens and co. find themselves in a 1-0 hole in this E.C.F, which marks the first time this postseason they find themselves trailing in a series.

As we’ve mentioned in previous publications, this Miami Heat squad is certainly not one that can be taken lightly. Behind the unbelievable leadership and production of Jimmy Butler alongside Adebayo, Goran Dragic, and Tyler Herro, they currently find themselves boasting a stupendous playoff record of 9-1, all while going up against higher seeded teams in the process.

Heading into game two, the Celtics look to even this series at one game apiece. In order to accomplish this feat, however, they’ll likely want to hone in on these three keys: