Shorthanded Celtics Cruise to Victory Over Heat with Stellar Team Effort
Despite missing key players, the Boston Celtics overcame early struggles to defeat the Miami Heat 108-89 at TD Garden. Jaylen Brown led with 29 points, while Payton Pritchard added 25 off the bench, marking his fourth consecutive 20-point game. The Celtics’ defense, anchored by Luke Kornet’s career-high six blocks, stifled a depleted Miami squad shooting just 35.6%. Jayson Tatum contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds despite six turnovers.
Coach Joe Mazzulla managed rotations effectively, with rookies Jordan Walsh and Baylor Scheierman making valuable contributions. Boston maintained its top defensive ranking while preparing for a critical week in the NBA Cup and regular season play.
