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Heat's Fire Cooled by Celtics' Fourth Quarter Surge

The Miami Heat faced off against the Boston Celtics at Kaseya Center, resulting in a 119-114 victory for the visiting team. This outcome brought the Heat's record to 21-20, while the Celtics improved to 25-15. The game was marked by significant lead changes and pivotal moments that kept fans on edge.


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First Quarter


The Heat started strong, taking an early lead with a commanding performance in the first quarter, scoring 36 points compared to Boston's 25. Tyler Herro led Miami’s charge with his sharp shooting and defensive prowess, contributing significantly to their initial advantage.


Second Quarter


As the game progressed into the second quarter, both teams maintained high energy levels. The Heat managed to keep their momentum going with Bam Adebayo making crucial plays under the basket. However, Boston began closing in on Miami’s lead by adding 29 points of their own.


Third Quarter


In a closely contested third quarter, both teams matched each other point for point with each scoring 29 points. Andrew Wiggins showcased his versatility despite recent injury concerns and contributed effectively on both ends of the court for Miami.


Fourth Quarter


The final quarter saw a dramatic shift as Boston surged ahead with an impressive offensive display that netted them 36 points. Despite efforts from Norman Powell and Kasparas Jakučionis who provided key assists and baskets for Miami, it was not enough to fend off Boston’s relentless attack led by their bench players who added substantial depth.


This game-changing plays Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics highlighted how critical bench strength can be in tight matchups like this one at Kaseya Center.


Looking ahead, fans can catch more action when Miami hosts Oklahoma City Thunder at Kaseya Center on January 17th at 8:00 PM EDT. The game will be broadcasted live on FDSSUN among other networks. Don’t miss out—share this article and stay tuned for more updates!

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