Miami Heat survives in OT, take 2-0 series lead against Boston Celtics

Dwyane Wade

Rajon Rondo of Boston Celtics had a career game with 44 points, 10 assists and 8 rebounds, but it wasn’t enought as the Miami Heat rallied in overtime to claim Game 2 of best of seven Eastern Conference Finals, 115-111.

Dwyane Wade was sensational again in second half after scoring only 2 points in the first half. The Flash finished with 23 points, including the go-ahead basket and-one in closing seconds of overtime to give Miami five point lead.

Lebron James was his usual superb self with 34 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists.

The Heat was in constant attack that puts the Celtics in foul trouble. Paul Pierce fouled out of the game, together with Kenyon Dooling.

Rondo carried the visitors with superb numbers without any rest, displaying great shooting as the Heat intentionally left him open. Pierce added 21 and Ray Allen had a decent showing with 18 points.

Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals will be on Friday night (Saturday morning, Manila time) in Boston.

Miami Wins Game 1 East Finals (2012 NBA Playoffs)

Lebron James and Dwyane Wade power Miami Heat in the 2nd half to take the 1-0 series lead over Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

 

The Heat dynamic duo combined for 54 of team’s 93 points, plus 16 boards, 10 dimes and 4 blocks. They scored spectacularly in one legged jumpers, tough weak hand reverses, and long step back fadeaways.

Miami’s supporting cast also came trough to help the stars with timely baskets. Shane Battier, Mario Chalmers and Mike Miller scored 10, 9 and 8 respectively.

On the other hand, Celtics shot poorly, on 39.5% shooting. Kevin Garnett led the team with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists, but got little help from Paul Pierce (12 points, 5-18 FG) and Ray Allen (6 points, 1-7 FG).

 
Miami vs Boston Game 2 will be on Wednesday (Thursday, Manila Time) at 8:30pm.

NBA Eastern Conference Finals:Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Game Schedule

ABS-CBN Sports has posted the complete game schedule of the 2012 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics.

Schedule – Philippine Time

Game 1

• Tuesday, May 29
• Boston at Miami, 8:30 AM
• Telecast time – 10 AM on ABS-CBN

Game 2

• Thursday, May 31
• Boston Celtics at Miami, 8:30 AM
• Telecast time – 10 AM on ABS-CBN

Game 3

• Saturday, June 2
• Miami at Boston, 8:30 AM
• Telecast time – 10 AM on ABS-CBN

Game 4

• Monday, June 4
• Miami at Boston, 8:30 AM
• Telecast time – 10 AM on ABS-CBN

Game 5

• Wednesday, June 6
• Boston at Miami, 8:30 AM
• Telecast time – 10 AM on ABS-CBN

Game 6

• Friday, June 8
• Miami at Boston, 8:30 AM
• Telecast time – 10 AM on ABS-CBN

Game 7

• Sunday, June 10
• Boston at Miami, 8:30 AM
• Telecast time – 10 AM on ABS-CBN