MIAMI — Immediate challenge conquered. Greater challenge ahead. Related Articles Miami Heat | Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat | PHOTOS Miami Heat | Winderman’s view: Duncan Robinson’s return also a win for the Heat Miami Heat | Dave Hyde: Long odds? Heat face the longest of all against Boston Pushing past the Chicago Bulls a day after learning team leader Jimmy Butler would be lost for weeks with a knee injury, the reward for the Miami Heat for Friday night’s 112-91 win-or-go-home play-in victory is a first-round matchup against the league-best Boston Celtics. On a night offense was a struggle at times for both teams, the Heat turned up the defense to essentially salvage their season. Something more, far more, will be required against the Celtics, with that best-of-seven series opening Sunday at 1 p.m.