Celtics Can Heat

     The defending NBA Champions the Boston Celtics downed the Miami Heat 103-91 at Kaseya Center on Friday night. The Heat finished up a five-game homestand. The Celtics improved their road record to 24-7 this season. 

     Both teams have met each other for the 44th time since the 2019-20 campaign, which includes four postseason series. The C's now hold a 26-18 advantage during that time. 

     Boston(48-19) walked out to a 30-23 lead by the conclusion of the opening quarter. Miami(29-37) rolled back and tied it up 50-50 at the end of the first half. 

     The Celtics had a slim 78-77 advantage through three quarters. Boston outscored the Heat 25-14 during the fourth quarter. 

     Andrew Wiggins had a team-high 23 points for Miami. Tyler Herro added 19 points while Bam Adebayo contributed nine points along with nine rebounds. 

     Jayson Tatum poured in a game-high 28 points for the Celtics. Jrue Holiday dropped in 25 points and Derrick White drained in 18 points.