Back to the Boston Celtics Newsfeed

Front court steps up big in win over Heat, Celtics now tied with Cavs for No. 1

It’s not something you see on a consistent level but when the Celtics front court put together the kind of production we saw against the Heat â?? on both ends of the floor â?? Boston is very difficult to beat.

Anchored by Jae Crowder, the Celtics front line was sensational against the Heat and made all the difference in the second half, where the C’s grabbed their first double-digit lead and eventually their 48th win of the season. After beating the Heat 112-108, the Celtics now hold the most wins in the Eastern Conference and are tied with the Cavaliers for the No.