The Boston Celtics (47-29) hosted the Miami Heat (48-28) on Wednesday night. Boston hoped to right its wrongs from a loss to the Raptors on Monday. Miami intended to build upon its victory over the Kings on Monday. The Heat held the Celtics to just 15 points in the fourth quarter en route to an impressive 106-98 victory at TD Garden.
Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry combined to score 47 points on 17-for-33 shooting and commit just 3 turnovers.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led the way for Boston, combining for 51 points on 18-for-39 shooting, 15 rebounds, 12 assists, and 7 turnovers.
Here are 3 observations from the close defeat.
