How Celtics' vexing defense paved way for red-hot Heat's Game 2 upset

Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier both remained sidelined, but the shorthanded Miami Heat's stunning 111-101 victory over Boston in Game 2 should still come as no surprise given how well they shot the long ball. Far more vexing is why the Celtics—loaded with switchable on-ball defenders and a borderline elite rim-protector they rode to the league's second-best defensive rating—ostensibly felt their hand was forced into giving Miami's role players clean look after clean look from three. Joe Mazzulla hinted at his team's drastic defensive strategy after the game, noting Boston needs to close-out harder to shooters going forward while still respecting their ability put pressure on the rim off the bounce.