NBA: Heat beat Celtics for 2-0 East finals lead

By Muhammed Enes Calli

ANKARA (AA) – The Miami Heat defeated the Boston Celtics late on Thursday to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

Goran Dragic scored 25 points and Bam Adebayo posted a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds as the Heat came from behind to earn a 106-101 victory.

Duncan Robinson chipped in with 18 points, Jimmy Butler added 14, and Jae Crowder scored 12 more for the winning side.

For the Celtics, Kemba Walker finished with 23 points, while Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum each had 21 points.