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Recap - Celtics Defeat Miami 117-106

Jaylen Brown scored 26 points for Boston on Saturday, leading the Celtics to a 117-106 victory over Miami at AdventHealth Arena.

Bettors who backed the Celtics were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 209.0.

Jayson Tatum had 25 points for Boston and Kemba Walker chipped in with 21 points. Jayson Tatum had 8 assists for the Celtics, while Jayson Tatum was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.

Miami got 27 points from Bam Adebayo in a losing cause and another 22 points from Tyler Herro. Jae Crowder contributed 5 assists for the Heat, while Bam Adebayo had 16 rebounds.

Boston led at halftime, 63-50.

Boston had a 50-42 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.