FinalWednesday, May 17, 2023
Miami HeatProfessional · FL
123Boston CelticsProfessional · MA
116| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat | 28 | 29 | 46 | 20 | 123 |
| Boston Celtics | 30 | 36 | 25 | 25 | 116 |
Venue
TD Garden
Boston, MA
Attendance: 19,156
Details
- Sport
- Basketball
- Level
- Professional
- Type
- playoff
Butler scores 35, Heat rally to beat Celtics 123-116 in East finals opener
— The Miami Heat were in need of a calming presence following a sluggish start to their latest conference finals showdown with the Boston Celtics.