Celtics Ignite TD Garden with Fiery Fourth Quarter Against Heat

The Boston Celtics improved their record to 16-11 after a commanding performance against the Miami Heat, who now stand at 15-13. The game concluded with a score of 129-116 in favor of the Celtics.

First Quarter

The opening quarter saw both teams trading baskets, with the Celtics edging out slightly ahead at 30 points to Miami's 29. Derrick White set the tone early for Boston, contributing significantly on both ends of the court.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Jaylen Brown showcased his offensive prowess by adding crucial points and assists. The Heat matched their first-quarter output with another 29 points, but Boston maintained their lead by scoring 28.

Third Quarter

As play resumed after halftime, Miami attempted to close the gap by scoring an impressive 31 points in this period. However, Boston responded robustly with a team effort that resulted in them putting up 34 points. Payton Pritchard's defensive efforts were notable during this stretch.

Fourth Quarter

The final quarter was where Boston truly shone. With an explosive display from beyond the arc and solid defense led by Neemias Queta's presence in the paint, they outscored Miami significantly—37 to Miami’s 27—securing their victory at TD Garden.

Boston’s bench played a pivotal role throughout this encounter as they contributed an impressive total of 41 bench points compared to Miami's bench contribution of just under half that amount. This depth was instrumental in maintaining pressure on Flash throughout all four quarters.

For fans looking forward to more action from Green Machine: mark your calendars for December 20th when they face off against Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena starting at 7:00 PM EST; catch it live on NBCS-BOS or TSN!

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