Celtics Control Heat

     The Boston Celtics moved by Miami Heat 108-89 at TD Garden on Monday night. Both teams have faced each other during the postseason in the last three years and in four of the past five seasons. 

     The Heat concluded a short two-game road trip. They will host LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. 

     Boston(17-4) held a 28-25 lead at the end of the first quarter. Miami(9-10) fell more into a hole and trailed 60-45 at halftime.  

     The Celtics still commanded the start of the second half and led 85-63 after three quarters. The Heat chopped a little of the margin during the final quarter. 

     Jaime Jaquez Jr. was in the starting lineup for the heat and compiled a double-double with 19 points along with 10 rebounds. Tyler Herro poured in 19 points while Bam Adebayo put together 15 points and eight rebounds. 

     Jaylen Brown led the C's with a game-high 29 points and seven rebounds. Jayson Tatum had a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds. Derrick White compiled 19 points and eight assists.