Celtics Stomp Heat

     The Boston Celtics stopped the Miami Heat 147-129 at Kaseya Center on Wednesday night. Both teams have already clinched a postseason spot. The Heat will have a rare three days between contests and then will participate in their next game on Saturday. 

     Boston(51-25) blasted out to a 53-33 lead by the end of the first quarter. The C's remained in front 80-57 at halftime. 

     Miami(40-37) kept up with the pace early in the second half and were down 112-102 at the conclusion of three quarters. The Celtics pulled away during the fourth quarter for the victory. 

     The Heat were led by Bam Adebayo with a double-double of 29 points and 10 rebounds. Davion Mitchell scored 21 points and Jaime Jaquez Jr. drained in 17 points. Tyler Herro and Pelle Larsson both added 18 points each. 

     Jayson Tatum finished with a triple-double of 25 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists. Jaylen Brown had a game-high 43 points for Boston. Sam Hauser contributed 23 points while Neemias Queta compiled 16 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double.