2023 NBA East Finals: Miami heat rout Boston Celtics 128-102 to take 3-0 lead
Miami is now one win away from the NBA Finals. (Source: @NBA)
The Heat run riot in Miami as they beat Boston Celtics 128-102 in Game 3 to take a 3-0 lead in the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics, who had lost 0-2 in the first two games of the series, just couldn't get going and now stare at crashing out of the season as every game from hereon is going to be win or go home.
Gabe Vincent and Duncan Robinson led the charge for Miami, scoring 29 and 22 points respectively, but it was their three-point shots which made a whole lot of difference.
Heat set the tone early
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown scored 11 and 12 points, respectively for the Celtics in first quarter but were matched ably by Jimmy Butler and Max Strus' 12 points each as the Heat took an eight-point lead by the end of 1Q, with the box score reading 30-22 in Miami's favour.
Boston try and fight
The Celtics tried to keep up with the Heat in 2Q but Miami ensured that Boston stays at some distance. The Heat scored 31 points in the quarter with bam Adebayo sinking some mean dunks and a 17-6 run didn't help Boston either. The Celtics managed 24 points in the quarter and now were trailing by 15 points at the half-time.
)
Dhurandhar 2 OTT Release: Netflix announces ‘Raw & Undekha’ revenge version in US and Canada: What about India?
)
Saudi Arabia, UAE separately launched retaliatory strikes on Iran amid regional conflict: Report
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
36,000-pound thrust: 5 ways China's J-20 fighter jet's new engine can completely changes the aerial balance
)
Sun unleashes M-class solar flare, auroras could light up Earth this week. Details
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
7 reasons why China is mass-producing Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter jets faster than ever
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
‘Beyond human limits’: The terrifying AI upgrade inside China's J-20 stealth fighter
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
‘100+ km/h penalty’: How much extra fuel do cars use at high speeds?
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
'Hydraulic Arms': How the USS Abraham Lincoln pops up its emergency net
)
‘I won’t lie for money’: German model LizLaz exposes media plot to defame Virat Kohli
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
‘Robotic warfare’: How the Chengdu J-20 can rewrite the rules of aerial combat
)
'Made in Pakistan' fan donated to UP madrasa triggers probe
)
Trump-Xi meet marred by day of altercations: US media and Chinese security officers clash at Temple of Heaven - VIDEO
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Meet top 5 batters in latest ICC T20I rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top
)
India fuel prices hiked: Petrol, diesel prices jump Rs 3 despite govt’s ‘ample stock’ claim | Check city wise prices HERE
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why defense analysts believe China’s Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter program has entered a dangerous new era
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
'Night Vision': Why the USS Abraham Lincoln bans white flashlights on deck
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Top 7 most economically stable countries in world: India & Pakistan ranking will surprise you
)
Jana Nayagan release: CM Vijay takes action, asks producer to return from Cannes
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why cars use more fuel in city traffic than on highways
)
Cannes Film Festival 2026: Vin Diesel breaks down during ’Fast & Furious’ screening, remembers Paul Walker: 'I'm going to go shed a tear real quick'
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Xi wants China-US to transcend 'Thucydides Trap': What the term means and what are its origins | WION Decodes
)
‘This is false’: Tulsi Gabbard’s office denies whistleblower claims on CIA raid and MKUltra files seizure
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
How long can India survive US-Iran war oil shock? A look at our strategic reserves
)
Noida protest accused was transferred Rs 1 crore in foreign currency to his bank account
)
Jana Nayagan on OTT: Vijay’s victory renews interest in his film, streaming platforms compete to get digital rights
)
‘Insane discipline’: Chinese officer goes viral for staying still as Trump’s Air Force One passes by | WATCH
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
New Friday OTT releases (May 15, 2026): Kartavya, Inspector Avinash, The WONDERfools- Watch 6 movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video and more
)
'US citizen since....'This is why Diljit Dosanjh can't enter the political world in India!
‘Sinking the carrier’: 5 ways China could use J-20 fighter jets against the US Navy
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
'Sleep Deprived': How the USS Abraham Lincoln crew survives endless night operations
)
Elon Musk goes viral for spinning and filming like a tourist during Trump’s China visit
)
NEET-UG 2026 paper leak originated from 'NTA source', CBI tells court; 2 more arrested
)
Iran FM says Strait of Hormuz open to all vessels except nations 'at war with us'; says Tehran has 'no trust in US'
)
'We pulled it off without firing a missile': Former US President Barack Obama's BIG statement on Iran
)
India's Green Mirage: Northeast is quietly losing its forest cover while India celebrates gains
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Petrol vs diesel: Which car engine really saves more money in daily driving?
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Indian rupee becomes Asia’s worst-performing currency- Who else is on the list?
)
Delhi announces mandatory 2-day WFH, suspend all non-essential foreign travel for government employees
Also Read:Brooks Koepka wins fifth major with PGA Championship title
Miami heats up in 3Q
Gabe Vincent was on fire as they drained couple of threes and the Celtics missed everything - 3Ps, lay-ups and alley-oops. The hosts scored 32 points and Boston had the most miserable of the quarter, scoring just 17. The heat were in full command as the lead now was 30 points - something which even the Celtics seemed to believe impossible to wipe out as their shoulder dropped.
A formal last quarter
The last 12 minutes of the game were just a mere formality as the Heat ensured that its lead doesn't go lower than 27 points. Even though Boston matched Heat in terms of scoring with 39 points against Miami's 35, it was just all too little, too late.
The top performers
Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Grant Williams scored in double digits for the Celtics. Along with them, Payton Pritchard and Luke Kornet too scored in double digits, but none scored more than 12.
As for the Heat, Gabe Vincent top-scored with his career high 29 points and he also made six of his nine attempted 3Ps. Apart from him, Caleb Martin scored 18, Jimmy Butler 16 and Duncan Robinson chipped in with 22 and sank five of seven 3Ps attempts.
WATCH WION LIVE HERE
You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.
