Celtics Defeat Heat 108-89 at TD Garden

The Boston Celtics secured a decisive 108-89 victory over the Miami Heat at TD Garden, despite being without key players like Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday. Jaylen Brown led Boston with 29 points, while Payton Pritchard contributed 25 points off the bench, marking his fourth consecutive game scoring over 20 bench points. The Heat, missing Jimmy Butler and other key contributors, started strong with a 7-0 lead but struggled offensively, shooting just 23% from three-point range. Boston's efficient three-point shooting was pivotal, as they outscored Miami 57-24 from beyond the arc. The Celtics' victory improved their record to 17-4, while the Heat fell to 9-10, continuing a trend of inconsistency in their performance. Both teams will look to rebound in their upcoming games, with the Celtics hosting Detroit and the Heat facing the Lakers.