By Tim ReynoldsThe Related Press
MIAMI — Jayson Tatum scored 33 factors, Kristaps Porzingis added 17 and the Boston Celtics ruined Andrew Wiggins’ Miami debut as they rolled previous the Warmth 103-85 on Monday evening.
The previous Warrior Wiggins had 11 factors whereas taking pictures simply 3 of 12 as Miami shot 33.7% and has now been held beneath 90 factors in every of its final 5 video games towards Boston.
Miami’s new faces acquired within the Jimmy Butler commerce — Wiggins, Davion Mitchell and former Warrior Kyle Anderson — shot a mixed 5 for 25 from the sphere, 2 for 13 from 3-point vary. Wiggins and Mitchell have been each within the beginning lineup for his or her Miami debuts.
Al Horford scored 16 factors, Sam Hauser had 15 and Derrick White added 13 for the Celtics. Boston took 53 3-pointers within the recreation and solely 32 2-pointers.
Bam Adebayo scored 22 factors and grabbed 12 rebounds for Miami, which was with out Tyler Herro and Jaime Jaquez Jr. — each sidelined by sickness.
Together with playoffs, Boston has now received 5 straight conferences with Miami, every of them one-sided — 104-84, 102-88 and 118-84 within the final three video games of the 2024 first-round sequence, 108-89 on Dec. 2 and now this 18-point win.
Takeaways
Former Cal star Jaylen Brown missed the sport for Boston with swelling in his proper knee and Jrue Vacation was out with a proper shoulder situation. Requested earlier than the sport if he was involved about harm points, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla stated they’re not points. “They’re opportunities,” he stated.
Key second
Miami led 24-13, and Boston went on a 26-5 run over the subsequent seven minutes. The Celtics stored management the remainder of the best way.
Key stat
It was the 69th time in Warmth historical past that they shot lower than 35% in a regular-season recreation. They’re now 2-67 in such contests.
Up subsequent
Boston finishes its pre-All-Star schedule Wednesday at residence towards San Antonio. Miami performs at Oklahoma Metropolis on Wednesday and Dallas on Thursday.
Initially Printed: February 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM PST
