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Boston Defeats Miami 111-104 - Recap

Miami was scorched by Jayson Tatum for 29 points as the Celtics defeated the Heat 111-104 in NBA action on Friday.

Boston won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 221.0.

Boston got 28 points from Jaylen Brown and another 10 points from Derrick White. Jayson Tatum contributed 4 assists, while Derrick White cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

The Heat got a 25-point performance from Tyler Herro, who was supported by 19 points from Bam Adebayo. Kyle Lowry had 6 assists in a losing cause for Miami, while Bam Adebayo grabbed 8 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Boston were victorious, as the score was 59-51 at the break.

Boston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-36.

Boston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Magic. The Heat will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Toronto.