Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat (Jan. 25, 2024)
Box Score
The Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat 115-105 on Jan. 25, 2024, at TD Garden in Boston. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 37 points, followed by Jaylen Brown with 25 points and Marcus Smart with 15 points. Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 30 points, followed by Bam Adebayo with 20 points and Tyler Herro with 18 points.
Key Plays
The Celtics took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Heat 32-22. Tatum hit a three-pointer to give the Celtics a 72-66 lead, and the Heat never got closer than six points the rest of the way. The Celtics hit 10 three-pointers in the game, while the Heat hit just 5.
The Heat made a late run in the fourth quarter, cutting the Celtics' lead to 105-100 with 2:30 remaining. However, Tatum hit a jumper and Brown hit a free throw to seal the win.
Implications
The win improved the Celtics' record to 35-15, while the Heat fell to 29-19. The Celtics remained in first place in the Eastern Conference, while the Heat dropped to fourth place.
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