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SCORCHER! Celtics torch Heat early, even series with 102-82 blowout

By Associated Press

Tatum leads the C's Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots over Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals, Monday, May 23, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (Charles Krupa/AP)

By Associated Press

Boston — The Celtics took their turn pounding the Miami Heat early.

Jayson Tatum scored 31 points and Boston jumped out to a 26-4 lead and cruised to a 102-82 victory that evened the Eastern Conference finals at two games apiece.

Miami missed 15 of its first 16 shots in the second straight game that was all but over after 12 minutes.

The Heat led 39-18 after the first quarter of Game 3 of this bizarre series in which no game has been close down the stretch.

Victor Oladipo led the Heat with 23 points.

Game 5 is Wednesday in Miami.

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