The Celtics (38-16) knocked off the Miami Heat (103-85) at Kaseya Center in Miami, FL Monday night. With the win, the Celtics have won 6 straight road games and are an NBA-Best 22-6 away from home. The Celtics are 2-0 vs. the Heat this season and have won 5 in a row against Miami, dating back to last season. The Celtics were without both Jaylen Brown and Jrue Holiday. -----Scoring Leaders: Jayson Tatum scored 20 of his team-high 33 in the 3rd Quarter. Sam Hauser hit 5 3's and scored 12 of his 15 in the 2nd Quarter. Al Horford hit 4 3's and scored 16. Payton Pritchard had 5 Points, 10 Rebounds and 8 Assists. Derrick White had 13. Kristaps Porzingis had 17.-----#'s of the Night: With the win, the Celtics are a season-high 22 Games over .500. The Celtics improved to 6-2 this season when Brown is out of the lineup. The Celtics have allowed 89 Points & 85 Points to the Heat in their 2 games this season. The Celtics are now 12-0 when holding the opposition below 100 Points. -----1st-Half Nuggets: The Celtics never led at any point and trailed by 11 in the 1st Quarter. Boston closed on a 5-0 run at the end of the 1st and ended up down just 6 Points after the 1st 12 minutes. The Celtics were 2-for-18 on 3-Point Attempts in the 1st Quarter. The Celtics went on an 18-0 Run (13-0 to start the 2nd Q) and led by 10 after Sam Hauser knocked down his 5th 3 of the 1st Half. Hauser had 15 in the 1st Half and Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White scored 10 Points apiece in the 1st Half. Bam Adebayo banked home a 3-Pointer at the buzzer to end the 2nd Quarter and he had 16 Points in the 1st Half for the Heat. -----Up Next: The Celtics wrap up prior to the All-Star break at home Wednesday night when they host the San Antonio Spurs in the 1st meeting of the season between the 2 teams. The Celtics will play the 76ers in Philadelphia out of the All-Star break on Thursday, February 20. ----- Locked On Celtics POSTCAST: We are on board after each Celtics game with instant reaction and your participation is always welcomed on the Locked On Sports Boston - YouTube. Don't forget to tell your friends about us. Follow on the X (Twitter) Steve Lenox (@LenoxOnHoops) / X. ----- Friendly Reminder: Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! Introducing the LockedOn Celtics daily newsletter. One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at www.lockedondaily.com. That’s www.lockedondaily.com and start your day with the all-new & free Locked On Celtics newsletter. -----Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!WayFairAfter the holiday hustle, there’s nothing like giving your home a little TLC. Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.SKIMSShop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba. Let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows.OpenPhoneThe #1 business phone system designed to help you keep your work and personal life separate.Right now, OpenPhone is offering 20% off your first 6 months when you go to OpenPhone.com/LOCKEDONNBA.and if you have existing numbers with another service, OpenPhone will port them over at no extra charge!Door DashThey Swoosh, You Save: when any player scores 50 or more points in a game during the 24/25 NBA regular season, DashPass members save 50% on an order, up to $10 off with promo code NBA50. 50% Off 1 Order (Up to $10 Off) Offer valid from 9:00 AM PT through 11:59 PM PT after a 50 point performance in any game during the NBA season on orders placed at participating merchant locations. Valid only in the United States. Maximum value of discount is $10.00. Discount applies to subtotal only; does not apply to fees, taxes, and gratuity. Not valid for pickup. Limit one per person. Not valid for the purchase of alcohol. Fees, taxes, and gratuity still apply. Must have an active DashPass account. Use promo code NBA50 to redeem. See further terms and conditions at https://drd.sh/8ONpZP/.FanDuelRight now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
