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Boston Defeats Miami 104-103 - Recap

The Celtics got a 31-point performance from Jayson Tatum, who added 12 rebounds as Boston ran past Miami 104-103 on Saturday at Kaseya Center.

The Celtics earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -2.5-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 210.0 were rewarded with a winning wager.

Boston got 26 points from Jaylen Brown and another 21 points from Marcus Smart. Derrick White contributed 6 assists, while Jayson Tatum cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.

The Heat got a 24-point performance from Jimmy Butler, who was supported by 21 points from Caleb Martin. Jimmy Butler had 8 assists in a losing cause for Miami, while Caleb Martin grabbed 15 rebounds.

Boston led at halftime, 57-53.