MIAMI (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 26 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists and the Boston Celtics withstood a late rally to beat the Miami Heat 110-106 on Sunday.
Kristaps Porzingis had 25 points, Jaylen Brown had 20 points, and Jrue Holiday scored 15 for Boston, which hit 16 of 39 3-point attempts.
The Celtics have won all three matchups with the Heat this season and have won six of the last seven games against them. The loss came in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals last season, when Boston forced the deciding game after losing the first three.