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Heat Down Boston 118-107 - Match Report

The Heat got a 41-point performance from Jimmy Butler as Miami handed Boston a 118-107 defeat on Tuesday at FTX Arena.

Miami won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -4.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 203.0.

Tyler Herro had 18 points for Miami and Gabe Vincent chipped in with 17 points. Jimmy Butler had 5 assists for the Heat, while Jimmy Butler was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Boston got 29 points from Jayson Tatum in a losing cause and another 24 points from Jaylen Brown. Jayson Tatum contributed 6 assists for the Celtics, while Jaylen Brown had 10 rebounds.

The Heat hit the break losing 62-54 before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Miami as they grabbed 39 boards, while Boston only had 38