The Celtics will be shorthanded as they face the Heat at 7 p.m. Friday in Miami, missing two starters. Jaylen Brown (knee) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) were both downgraded to out before the game.

The Boston Celtics continued their string of dominance against the Miami Heat on Friday night, pulling away late for a 103-91 road win in South Beach. Boston played without two starters (Jaylen Brown, ...

Against an opponent 17 1/2 games ahead in the standings, the Miami Heat gave themselves a chance Friday night. As did the ...

Jayson Tatum scored 28 points, Jrue Holiday added 25 and the Boston Celtics pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the ...

Early Dominance by the Celtics The game commenced with a lackluster performance from the Heat, as the Celtics claimed victory in their first engagement. Right from the tip-off, the Celtics showcased ...

Eastern Conference rivals meet on South Beach when the Boston Celtics face the Miami Heat in an important game for both teams' NBA Playoff seeding.

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