NBA Playoffs Betting News: Heat Defeat Boston 97-87

Boston was victimized by Dwyane Wade for 34 points as the Heat defeated the Celtics 97-87 in NBA betting action on Wednesday.

Miami was a favorite by 7.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 181.5.

Miami got 33 points from LeBron James and another 14 points from Chris Bosh. Dwyane Wade contributed 5 assists, while Chris Bosh cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

The Celtics got an 18 -point performance from Ray Allen, who was supported by 15 points from Kevin Garnett. Paul Pierce had 4 assists in a losing cause for Boston, while Kevin Garnett grabbed 11 rebounds.

Miami trailed at halftime, 49-47.

Miami won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-30.