TD Garden erupted today as the Boston Celtics smashed Miami Heat 114-94 in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs. Jayson Tatum’s 23 points, 10 rebounds led a balanced attack—six players hit double digits. Jaylen Brown’s 17 and 5 steals locked Miami down; 18,624 fans roared. Boston’s 1-0 series lead—East’s top seed flexes. NBA postseason—green runs deep.
Miami led 14-10—Bam Adebayo’s 8 early. Celtics’ 2nd-quarter 35-18 run—Tatum’s 3s, White’s drives—broke it. Third quarter’s 20-4 start—Porzingis’ dunks—sealed it; Heat shot 38%. Boston’s bench added 42—depth killed. Playoff fire—Celtics roll.
It’s not flawless—17 turnovers; sloppy passes hurt. Miami’s Butler, out with a knee tweak, left gaps—Herro’s 11 fizzled. Critics say Boston’s too reliant on 3s—14-29 disagrees. 10 million watched—ratings soar. Game 2 looms—Boston’s edge.
Tatum’s 26—Finals MVP buzz? Brown’s 28—two-way star. Boston cheered; Miami sulked. Celtics’ night—114-94.
