Celtics Defeat Heat 103-85, Extend Road Winning Streak

The Boston Celtics secured a commanding 103-85 victory over the Miami Heat, extending their road winning streak to six games. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with a game-high 33 points, including 20 in a dominant third quarter, while Al Horford contributed a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Despite missing key players Jaylen Brown and Jrue Holiday, the Celtics overcame an early 11-point deficit and executed a significant 37-12 run to seize control of the game. Miami struggled offensively, shooting just 33.7% from the field and failing to reach 90 points for the fifth straight meeting against Boston. The defeat marked a continuation of the Celtics' dominance in this matchup, as they have now won five consecutive games against the Heat. Both teams were shorthanded, with Miami recently trading star player Jimmy Butler, impacting their performance and chemistry.