Jaylen Brown Leads Celtics Past Heat in Dominant Victory

The Boston Celtics secured a commanding 108-89 victory over the Miami Heat on Monday night, led by Jaylen Brown’s 29 points and Jayson Tatum’s 18 points with 11 rebounds. Payton Pritchard contributed significantly off the bench with 25 points, while Derrick White added 19. This win marked the Celtics' eighth triumph in their last nine games.

Miami's Jaime Jaquez Jr. recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Tyler Herro also scored 19 points, despite struggling from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 10 three-point attempts. The Heat had a poor shooting night overall, managing only 23% from three-point range and 36% from the field. Both teams were undermanned due to injuries, with Miami missing Jimmy Butler and Boston playing without Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, and Kristaps Porzingis.

After falling behind 7-0 early, Boston responded with a 17-2 run to seize control. The Celtics extended their lead to double digits in the second quarter and built a 20-point cushion by the third, maintaining dominance for the rest of the game. Their performance highlighted depth and resilience despite the absence of key players.