Heat Stop Celtics Again

     The Miami Heat got a 129-121 win over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Tuesday night. The Heat clinched a playoff spot with the victory. They assured that they will finish in at least sixth place in the Eastern Conference and won't participate in the NBA Play-In Tournament. 

     Boston(35-34) was tied with the Heat 28-28 after one quarter, however Miami(38-31) controlled the second and were up 62-56 halftime. The Heat held a 93-79 lead after three quarters. 

     Miami was led by Tyler Herro with double-double with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Bam Adebayo and Duncan Robinson both dropped in 22 points each. Kendrick Nunn poured in 18 points while Goran Dragic added 17 points. 

     Kemba Walker powered in a game-high 36 points for the Celtics. Jayson Tatum put together 33 points and eight rebounds. Evan Fournier was also to get 20 points and eight assists.