Celtics Speed By Heat

     The Boston Celtics raced by the Miami Heat 95-78 on Thursday night at FTX Arena. The Heat, who had a five-game winning streak snapped, lost at home for the first time this season. 

     Miami(6-2) took a 24-18 lead at the end of the first quarter. Boston(4-5) stormed back and outscored the Heat 33-9 to go ahead 51-33 at halftime. The Celtics stayed in front 75-57 after three quarters and the Heat could not come back. 

     The Heat were led by Jimmy Butler with a game-high 20 points. Duncan Robinson drained in 16 points while Bam Adebayo compiled 13 points and seven rebounds. Jaylen Brown scored a team-high 17 points for Boston in the victory.