Celtics vs Heat Game 2 score: Marcus Smart's return pays dividends for Boston as series tied 1-1

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The Boston Celtics were back in the driver’s seat in Game 2 after a dud in Game 1 against the Miami Heat. Playing a major part in their win Thursday night was Marcus Smart.

Smart had 24 points after missing Game 1 with a foot injury. He was 8-for-22 from the floor and 5-for-12 from three-point range. He had 12 assists, nine rebounds and three steals as Boston demolished Miami 127-102.

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Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) dribbles around Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series, Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Boston tied the series 1-1.

"I was pumped," Smart told ESPN’s Lisa Salters when he was asked how excited he was to get back onto the court after the foot injury. "I felt bad I couldn’t be out there with my teammates and go to battle with them. We’re playing against a really good Miami Heat team. It’s a blessing to be on the same court with them. We’re going to war but it’s tough not to be out there.

"But I had to get my rest, had to get my health back, got to watch and see some things and got to execute in this game."

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Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) gestures during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series against the Miami Heat, Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Miami.  (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Al Horford also returned for Boston after missing Game 1 being in the NBA’s health and safety protocols. He had 10 points, three