Celtics Secure Playoff Spot, Prepare for Back-to-Back Against Nets

Boston clinches postseason berth with win over Heat, while managing injuries to key players ahead of Brooklyn matchup.

The Boston Celtics officially clinched a playoff spot after defeating the Miami Heat 103-91, solidifying their hold on the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Jayson Tatum continues his strong form, scoring 28 points against Miami and averaging 32.1 points over his last seven games.
Jaylen Brown, who missed the game against the Heat due to a knee injury, is listed as questionable but is expected to play against the Nets in the second game of Boston's back-to-back.
Jrue Holiday stepped up in Brown's absence, scoring a season-high 25 points, including five three-pointers, while Derrick White added 18 points with a strong fourth-quarter performance.
The Celtics face a struggling Brooklyn Nets team that has lost nine of its last ten games, with Boston dominating their recent regular-season matchups, winning 12 of the last 13 meetings.