In a commanding performance, the Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat 108-89, with Jaylen Brown leading the charge with 29 points. Jayson Tatum contributed a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Payton Pritchard added 25 points off the bench.

The Heat struggled offensively, shooting just 23% from three-point range and missing key player Jimmy Butler due to injury. Despite a strong start, Miami could not maintain momentum as Boston built a significant lead.