Three observations from Celtics’ Game 2 loss to Miami Heat

Poor execution down the stretch doomed the Celtics as the Heat stunned TD Garden in Game 2, 111-105.

The Boston Celtics (0-1) hosted the Miami Heat (1-0) in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals on Friday. Boston needed to tie the series at one game apiece before heading on the road. Miami wanted to take a commanding 2-0 series lead heading home. Poor execution down the stretch doomed the Celtics as the Heat stunned TD Garden in Game 2, 111-105.

Jimmy Butler scored 27 points with eight rebounds and six assists. Bam Adebayo put up 22 points, 17 rebounds, and nine assists.

Jayson Tatum scored 34 points, reeled in 13 rebounds, and dished eight assists. But, he committed five turnovers. Jaylen Brown scored 16 points, but shot 7-for-23 from the field.

Here are three observations from the Celtics’ Game 2 loss.