Overview
- The Miami Heat defeated the Boston Celtics 124-103 in Boston, handing the Celtics their worst loss of the season and snapping their nine-game winning streak.
- Tyler Herro led the Heat with 25 points, nine assists, and six rebounds, while Bam Adebayo contributed 21 points, six assists, and five rebounds.
- The Heat showcased defensive dominance, holding the Celtics to 37.2% shooting in the first half and stifling Jayson Tatum, who shot just 4-of-17 from the field.
- Despite missing key players such as Andrew Wiggins, Duncan Robinson, and Kevin Love, the Heat maintained a tight eight-player rotation and secured their largest margin of victory this season.
- The win solidified Miami's position in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament, while Boston fell further behind the Cleveland Cavaliers in the race for the top seed.