Celtics Hold Off Heat In Miami
The Boston Celtics defeated the host Miami Heat, 110-106, at Kaseya Center on Sunday afternoon.

The game got out to a competitive start as the Celtics took a four-point edge into the second quarter. They kept the upper hand through the second and pushed to a nine-point lead by halftime. The Heat came out strong in the third but only managed to trim the deficit by one, while it remained a seven-point game entering the final period. The hosts kept the pressure on through the fourth but it was not enough, as the Celtics closed out their fourth straight win.

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 26 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists and two blocks, in 39 minutes. Kristaps Porzingis followed up with 25 points, nine rebounds, three assists and two blocks, while Jaylen Brown added 20 points, nine rebounds and two assists.

Meanwhile, Tyler Herro led the Heat with 24 points, five rebounds and four assists, in 39 minutes. Bam Adebayo followed up with 22 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks, while Caleb Martin added 15 points and eight rebounds.

The Heat (28-25) will look to bounce back as they clash with the Bucks in Milwaukee on Tuesday. The Celtics (41-12) will look to bounce back as they take on the Nets in Brooklyn on Tuesday.
Posted on: 2/11/2024 2:03 PM
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