The Miami Heat and the New Orleans Pelicans faced contrasting outcomes in their latest playoff games, with the Heat tying their series with the Boston Celtics and the Pelicans falling behind 2-0 to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
In a thrilling Game 2, the Miami Heat secured a 111-101 victory over the Boston Celtics, with a franchise playoff record 23 3-pointers. This hot shooting performance helped the Heat even the series, with Game 3 set for Saturday night. Tyler Herro led the way with 24 points and 14 assists, supported by Caleb Martin and Bam Adebayo, who both contributed 21 points each.
Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans suffered a tough 124-92 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2, falling behind 2-0 in their series. The Thunder’s dominant display was led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 33 points and Chet Holmgren’s 26 points. The Pelicans, who appeared fatigued after a string of important games in recent weeks, now face a must-win situation in Game 3 to keep their playoff hopes alive.
As the series’ shift to pivotal Game 3 matchups, the Thunder will look to extend their advantage in New Orleans, while the Celtics aim to regain control in Miami. The Heat’s 3-point shooting prowess in Game 2 and the Thunder’s balanced scoring attack will be key storylines to follow as both series continue to unfold. Stay tuned to Forever Sports Online for all the latest updates and analysis on these exciting playoff matchups.
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