Celtics Hold Off Heat

     The Boston Celtics edged the Miami Heat 107-105 on Wednesday night at American Airlines Arena. It ends a stretch in which the Heat played five of their last six contests at home. 

     Boston(6-3) broke out to a 34-26 advantage after one quarter and stayed ahead 53-45 by halftime. Miami(3-4) mounted a comeback and were tied with the Celtics 80-80 at the end of three quarters. The Celtics pulled away 105-95 with 1:17 remaining in the fourth. 

     Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 26 points and eight rebounds. Duncan Robinson had 16 points and six rebounds while Goran Dragic added 14 points. Bam Adebayo compiled a double-double of 15 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds.  

     Boston got a double-double from Jaylen Brown with 21 points and 12 rebounds. Jayson Tatum tallied a game-high 27 points and Daniel Theis drained in 13 points for the C's.