NBA · Final

Celtics Dominate Heat in 147-129 Victory

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · Kaseya Center

Boston Celtics 147, Miami Heat 129, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat?

Boston Celtics beat Miami Heat 147-129 at Kaseya Center on April 1, 2026.

Who was favored in Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat?

Boston Celtics were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -198 (about 66% implied). The favorite won.

The Boston Celtics secured a convincing 147-129 victory over the Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center, marking their fourth consecutive win against Miami in the season series. The Celtics, boasting a strong away record of 51-25, demonstrated their dominance once again, having previously defeated the Heat in all four meetings this season. Miami, with a home record of 40-37, continues to struggle against Boston, now holding a 1-6 record in their last seven encounters.

In terms of recent form, the Heat have had a challenging stretch, recording a 3-7 record over their last ten games. They managed to score an average of 117.9 points per game while allowing 125.1 points during this span. In their last five games, Miami's scoring average slightly improved to 119.2, but they still allowed an average of 126.4 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. Their most recent game was a win against the Philadelphia 76ers, where they triumphed 119-109, but prior to that, they suffered a series of losses, including a 128-149 defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

On the other hand, the Celtics have been in solid form, with a 7-3 record in their last ten games, although they are currently on a one-game losing streak after falling to the Atlanta Hawks 102-112. Boston averaged 110.6 points while allowing 105.1 points during this stretch. Their recent performance has been bolstered by a strong home record of 5-1, although they have faced some challenges on the road, going 2-2 in their last four away games.

Injuries played a significant role in the matchup, particularly for the Heat, who had several key players listed as day-to-day. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Trevor Keels, Ryan Conwell, and Myron Gardner were all dealing with various injuries, which could have affected their performance. The Celtics also had Jayson Tatum listed as day-to-day with a knee issue, adding uncertainty to their lineup.

The market reflected Boston's strong position heading into the game, with DraftKings setting the Celtics as 4.5-point favorites. The total for the game was set at 229.5, with both the over and under priced at -110. The betting lines indicated confidence in Boston's ability to secure another win against Miami, which they ultimately did.

As the game progressed, Boston's scoring was highlighted by key plays in the fourth quarter, including significant contributions from Jaylen Brown and Pelle Larsson. Brown's 28-foot three-point step back jump shot and a series of crucial two-point shots helped maintain Boston's lead as they pulled away in the final moments. Miami attempted to keep pace but was unable to close the gap, ultimately falling short.

Overall, the Celtics' victory reinforces their strong position in the league, while the Heat must address their defensive issues and injury concerns as they look to improve their performance in upcoming games.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BOS -4.5	229.5 o -110 / u -110	Boston Celtics -198 · Miami Heat +164

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Injury report

Giannis AntetokounmpoDay-To-DayKneeMiami Heat
Bam AdebayoDay-To-DayBackMiami Heat
Trevor KeelsDay-To-DayKneeMiami Heat
Ryan ConwellDay-To-DayHipMiami Heat
Myron GardnerDay-To-DayAnkleMiami Heat
Jayson TatumDay-To-DayKneeBoston Celtics

Leaders

PointsBam Adebayo29Miami Heat
AssistsDavion Mitchell7Miami Heat
ReboundsBam Adebayo10Miami Heat
PointsJaylen Brown43Boston Celtics
AssistsJayson Tatum11Boston Celtics
ReboundsJayson Tatum18Boston Celtics

Recent form

Miami Heat

Last 10: 3-7Streak W1117.9 scored · 125.1 allowed per game2-3 at home

W119-109vs Philadelphia 76ersMar 30
L118-135at Indiana PacersMar 29
L128-149at Cleveland CavaliersMar 27
W120-103at Cleveland CavaliersMar 25
L111-136vs San Antonio SpursMar 23
L122-123at Houston RocketsMar 22
L126-134vs Los Angeles LakersMar 20
L106-136at Charlotte HornetsMar 17
L117-121vs Orlando MagicMar 15
W112-105vs Milwaukee BucksMar 12

Boston Celtics

Last 10: 7-3Streak L1110.6 scored · 105.1 allowed per game2-2 away

L102-112at Atlanta HawksMar 30
W114-99at Charlotte HornetsMar 29
W109-102vs Atlanta HawksMar 27
W119-109vs Oklahoma City ThunderMar 25
L92-102vs Minnesota TimberwolvesMar 23
W117-112at Memphis GrizzliesMar 21
W120-99vs Golden State WarriorsMar 18
W120-112vs Phoenix SunsMar 16
W111-100vs Washington WizardsMar 14
L102-104at Oklahoma City ThunderMar 13

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Boston	-	26	W2	.683	56
New York	3	29	L1	.646	53
Toronto	10	36	W1	.561	46
Philadelphia	11	37	W2	.549	45
Brooklyn	36	62	L3	.244	20
Atlanta	-	36	L1	.561	46
Orlando	1	37	L1	.549	45
Charlotte	2	38	W1	.537	44
Miami	3	39	W2	.524	43
Washington	29	65	L10	.207	17

Box score

Stat	Boston Celtics	Miami Heat
Field goals	56-96	44-95
Field goal %	58	46
Three-pointers	21-44	24-47
Three-point %	48	51
Free throws	14-20	17-23
Free throw %	70	74
Rebounds	48	37
Offensive rebounds	11	12
Defensive rebounds	37	25
Assists	34	27
Steals	5	5
Blocks	8	4
Turnovers	7	9
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	5	14
Fast-break points	15	15
Points in the paint	58	36
Fouls	17	16
Largest lead	27	4
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	84	12

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter107-88Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Davion Mitchell assists)
3rd Quarter110-88Luka Garza makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jayson Tatum assists)
3rd Quarter110-90Pelle Larsson makes 2-foot dunk (Jaime Jaquez Jr. assists)
3rd Quarter112-90Baylor Scheierman makes 12-foot floating jump shot (Jayson Tatum assists)
3rd Quarter112-93Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Pelle Larsson assists)
3rd Quarter112-96Kel'el Ware makes 28-foot three point jumper (Davion Mitchell assists)
3rd Quarter112-99Davion Mitchell makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tyler Herro assists)
3rd Quarter112-102Davion Mitchell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tyler Herro assists)
4th Quarter114-102Sam Hauser makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Payton Pritchard assists)
4th Quarter114-105Tyler Herro makes 25-foot running pullup jump shot
4th Quarter116-105Sam Hauser makes 13-foot pullup jump shot (Jayson Tatum assists)
4th Quarter117-105Jayson Tatum makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter118-105Jayson Tatum makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter121-105Jayson Tatum makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Payton Pritchard assists)
4th Quarter121-107Davion Mitchell makes 8-foot two point shot
4th Quarter123-107Neemias Queta makes layup (Jayson Tatum assists)
4th Quarter123-110Kel'el Ware makes 25-foot three point jumper (Davion Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter124-110Jayson Tatum makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter126-110Jaylen Brown makes layup
4th Quarter126-112Bam Adebayo makes 8-foot two point shot
4th Quarter129-112Payton Pritchard makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Brown assists)
4th Quarter131-112Neemias Queta makes 4-foot layup (Jaylen Brown assists)
4th Quarter131-114Tyler Herro makes 16-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter132-114Neemias Queta makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter133-114Neemias Queta makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter133-116Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes 9-foot two point shot
4th Quarter135-116Jayson Tatum makes 8-foot two point shot
4th Quarter137-116Neemias Queta makes 9-foot floating jump shot (Jaylen Brown assists)
4th Quarter137-119Bam Adebayo makes 27-foot three point jumper (Tyler Herro assists)
4th Quarter138-119Neemias Queta makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter139-119Neemias Queta makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter139-122Bam Adebayo makes 23-foot three point jumper (Davion Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter140-122Neemias Queta makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter140-124Pelle Larsson makes two point shot
4th Quarter140-125Pelle Larsson makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter142-125Jaylen Brown makes 11-foot two point shot
4th Quarter142-127Davion Mitchell makes 6-foot two point shot
4th Quarter145-127Jaylen Brown makes 28-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter145-129Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes two point shot
4th Quarter147-129Derrick White makes 12-foot two point shot (Jaylen Brown assists)