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Simons Scores 39 as Celtics Erase 19-Point Hole to Beat Heat 119-114

Boston's bench plus offensive rebounding powered a fourth-quarter surge that snapped a two-game skid, with Miami missing Davion Mitchell plus Jaime Jaquez Jr.

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 02: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics goes to the basket against Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at the TD Garden on December 02, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The win marked Boston's second-biggest comeback of the season after falling behind 28-9 early and 93-78 late in the third.
  • Anfernee Simons delivered a season-high 39 points off the bench, including 18 in the fourth, becoming the fourth Celtic in the last 50 years to score at least 39 as a reserve.
  • Jaylen Brown returned from back spasms to score 27, steadying Boston after halftime in his first game back.
  • Sam Hauser added 17 with a go-ahead three and a late tip-in upheld on review that pushed the lead to 113-107 with 1:38 remaining.
  • Miami, without Davion Mitchell and Jaime Jaquez Jr., got 26 from Norman Powell plus 22 each from Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo, but lost the glass 51-40 including 18-12 on offensive boards.