Miami Heat Fall to Boston Celtics 103-85
Jayson Tatum Leads the Way with 33 Points
The Boston Celtics rolled past the Miami Heat 103-85 on Monday night, thanks to a strong performance from Jayson Tatum, who scored 33 points. Kristaps Porzingis added 17 points, while Al Horford scored 16, Sam Hauser had 15, and Derrick White contributed 13.
Heat Struggle without Tyler Herro and Jaime Jaquez Jr.
The Miami Heat were without Tyler Herro and Jaime Jaquez Jr. due to illness, and it showed as they struggled to keep up with the Celtics. Bam Adebayo scored 22 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the team’s overall lack of depth.
New Faces Struggle in Debut
The Heat’s new faces, acquired in the Jimmy Butler trade, had a tough night in their debut. Andrew Wiggins scored 11 points, but was just 2 for 10 from the field, while Davion Mitchell and Kyle Anderson combined to shoot 5 for 25.
Takeaways
* Celtics: Jaylen Brown missed the game with swelling in his right knee and Jrue Holiday was out with a right shoulder issue. Coach Joe Mazzulla said the injuries were not concerns, but rather opportunities for other players to step up.
* Heat: The team’s new faces struggled to adjust to the NBA level, shooting a combined 5 for 25 from the field and 2 for 13 from three-point range.
Key Moment
The Heat led 24-13 early, but the Celtics responded with a 26-5 run over the next seven minutes, taking control of the game and never looking back.
Key Stat
The Heat’s 33.7% shooting was the 69th time in franchise history that they have shot under 35% in a regular-season game. They are now 2-67 in such contests.
Up Next
The Celtics will finish their pre-All-Star schedule on Wednesday at home against the San Antonio Spurs, while the Heat will play at the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday and the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.
Conclusion
The Boston Celtics continue to dominate the Miami Heat, with their fifth straight win in the series. The Heat will need to regroup and find ways to overcome their injuries and struggles with new players adjusting to the NBA level.
FAQs
* What was the final score in the game?
+ The Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat 103-85.
* Who led the scoring for the Celtics?
+ Jayson Tatum scored 33 points.
* How did the Heat’s new faces perform in their debut?
+ Andrew Wiggins scored 11 points, but was just 2 for 10 from the field, while Davion Mitchell and Kyle Anderson combined to shoot 5 for 25.
