Heat Extend Streak, Outshine Celtics with 124-103 Win

Tyler Herro dazzled with 25 points and nine assists, leading the Miami Heat to a commanding 124-103 victory over the Boston Celtics, marking their season-best six-game winning streak on Tuesday night.

Bam Adebayo contributed 21 points as Miami saw seven players hit double figures, wrapping up an impressive 3-0 road trip.

This winning stretch is a breath of fresh air for the Heat after enduring a challenging period last month that saw them dropping 10 straight games. They secured this victory despite missing key players like Andrew Wiggins (hamstring), Duncan Robinson (back), and Kevin Love (personal reasons).

Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 24 points and nine rebounds, but Boston’s nine-game winning streak came to an end. Jayson Tatum and Derrick White each chipped in with 16 points.

The Celtics managed to cut down a hefty 22-point deficit to just 91-87 in the fourth quarter, but Miami responded powerfully with a 22-9 run to secure their lead once more.

Takeaways

Heat: Miami’s depth continued to shine through, making them a formidable opponent in any play-in scenario. Their bench filled in admirably for the missing stars.

Celtics: After a successful 6-0 road trip, Boston seemed a bit out of rhythm. However, Coach Joe Mazzulla took the opportunity to trial different rotations due to the absences of Jrue Holiday (shoulder), Kristaps Porzingis (rest), and Al Horford (toe sprain).

Key Moment

The Heat established a firm lead by outscoring Boston 10-3 at the start of the third quarter, creating a 22-point advantage. Boston, however, fought back with a 16-1 run, nearly closing the gap to three late in the period.

Key Stat

Erik Spoelstra, Miami’s coach, achieved his 785th regular-season victory, surpassing Gene Shue to claim the 17th spot on the NBA’s all-time wins list. Cotton Fitzsimmons, with 832 wins, looms next on the horizon.

Up Next

The Heat will welcome the Grizzlies on Thursday, while the Celtics are set to host the Suns on Friday.