Boston Celtics win in tight game over Miami
Paul Pierce scored 21 of his 28 points in the second half, including the go-ahead free throws with 97 seconds left to lead the Boston Celtics to a 105-98 victory over the Miami Heat Friday night.
Rajon Rondo had seven points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists for Boston, and Glen Davis scored 22 points with eight rebounds. Boston’s slim chance of repeating as the No. 1 seed in the East were erased earlier when Cleveland beat Philadelphia and clinched home-court through the conference finals.
The Cavaliers’ 102-92 victory helped Miami, which remains one game ahead of the 76ers for the No. 5 spot. Dwyane Wade scored 21 of his 31 points in the second half, adding nine assists, to help the Heat tie it 95-95 with just under two minutes left, but Boston scored the next eight points to pull away.