Celtics beat Heat in Game 3 of 2012 Eastern Conference Finals
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On this day in 2012, the Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat 101-91 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Kevin Garnett led the scoring with 24 points while also grabbing 11 rebounds. Paul Pierce contributed 23 points, and Rajon Rondo had a solid game with 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 10 assists. Despite the Celtics' strong performance, the Heat eventually won the series in seven games. One year later, Shaquille O’Neal announced his retirement after an injury-riddled season with the Celtics.
- •Celtics win Game 3, 101-91 vs. Heat in 2012 ECF
- •Kevin Garnett scores 24 points, 11 rebounds
- •Paul Pierce adds 23 points, Rajon Rondo records 21 points
- •Heat ultimately win the series in seven games
- •Shaquille O'Neal retires one year later after injury struggles
- 10:01 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: KG knuckle pushups, Cs beat Heat in G3 '12 ECF; Shaq retires
"Today in Boston Celtics history, the storied franchise defeated the Miami Heat 101-91 in Game 3 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals.
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