NBA · Final

Celtics Defeat Heat 129-116 at TD Garden

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Friday, December 19, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · TD Garden

Boston Celtics 129, Miami Heat 116, 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 Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics?

Boston Celtics beat Miami Heat 129-116 at TD Garden on December 19, 2025.

Who was favored in Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics?

Boston Celtics were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -305 (about 75% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup at TD Garden, the Boston Celtics overcame the Miami Heat with a final score of 129-116. This victory improves Boston's series lead to 2-0 against Miami this season, having previously won their first encounter 103-91 on March 14, 2025. The Celtics now hold a 3-1 advantage in their last four meetings with the Heat, showcasing their dominance in this rivalry.

The Celtics entered the game with a home record of 16-11, while the Heat had an away record of 15-13. Boston's recent form had been mixed, with a record of 7-3 over their last ten games but suffering from a two-game losing streak prior to this contest. They averaged 120.9 points scored while allowing 114.1 points during that stretch. In contrast, Miami's recent performance was less favorable, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, although they managed to snap a five-game losing streak with a win against the Brooklyn Nets just before facing the Celtics. The Heat averaged 112.1 points scored and allowed 113.5 points during their last ten games.

At home, the Celtics had a record of 4-1 in their last five games, scoring an average of 119.8 points and allowing 109.4 points. Meanwhile, the Heat struggled on the road with a 1-3 record in their last four away games, averaging only 105.2 points scored and 110.2 points allowed.

In terms of injuries, both teams faced challenges. The Celtics had Jayson Tatum listed as day-to-day due to a knee issue. The Heat were dealing with multiple players on the injury report, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Trevor Keels, Ryan Conwell, and Myron Gardner, all of whom were also day-to-day with various injuries.

The betting market reflected Boston's confidence going into the game, with DraftKings setting the Celtics as 7.5-point favorites. The total points line was set at 233.5, with odds of -108.0 for the over and -112.0 for the under. The money line was -305.0 for the Celtics and +245.0 for the Heat, indicating a strong belief in a Boston victory.

The conditions at TD Garden were typical for a winter evening in Boston, providing a charged atmosphere for the home team. Fans were treated to a display of offensive prowess, particularly in the fourth quarter, where key plays by players like Sam Hauser and Jaylen Brown helped seal the victory. Hauser's three-pointer assisted by Derrick White and Brown's late-game scoring were pivotal moments that highlighted Boston's offensive capabilities.

Overall, the Celtics' performance solidified their position as a strong contender in the league, while the Heat will need to regroup and address their injury concerns as they continue their season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BOS -7.5	233.5 o -108 / u -112	Miami Heat +245 · Boston Celtics -305

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Injury report

Jayson TatumDay-To-DayKneeBoston Celtics
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

Leaders

PointsDerrick White33Boston Celtics
AssistsJaylen Brown7Boston Celtics
ReboundsJaylen Brown9Boston Celtics
PointsKel'el Ware24Miami Heat
AssistsKasparas Jakucionis4Miami Heat
ReboundsKel'el Ware14Miami Heat

Recent form

Boston Celtics

Last 10: 7-3Streak L2120.9 scored · 114.1 allowed per game4-1 at home

L105-112vs Detroit PistonsDec 16
L101-116at Milwaukee BucksDec 12
W121-113at Toronto RaptorsDec 7
W126-105vs Los Angeles LakersDec 6
W146-101at Washington WizardsDec 5
W123-117vs New York KnicksDec 3
W117-115at Cleveland CavaliersNov 30
L115-119at Minnesota TimberwolvesNov 29
W117-114vs Detroit PistonsNov 26
W138-129vs Orlando MagicNov 23

Miami Heat

Last 10: 4-6Streak W1112.1 scored · 113.5 allowed per game1-3 away

W106-95at Brooklyn NetsDec 19
L96-106vs Toronto RaptorsDec 16
L108-117at Orlando MagicDec 9
L111-127vs Sacramento KingsDec 7
L105-106at Orlando MagicDec 6
L108-118at Dallas MavericksDec 4
W140-123vs LA ClippersDec 2
L135-138vs Detroit PistonsNov 30
W106-103vs Milwaukee BucksNov 27
W106-102vs Dallas MavericksNov 25

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
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
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

Box score

Stat	Miami Heat	Boston Celtics
Field goals	40-102	44-82
Field goal %	39	54
Three-pointers	19-49	21-43
Three-point %	39	49
Free throws	17-24	20-24
Free throw %	71	83
Rebounds	47	46
Offensive rebounds	17	6
Defensive rebounds	30	40
Assists	27	25
Steals	6	8
Blocks	1	8
Turnovers	13	14
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	17	25
Fast-break points	5	12
Points in the paint	36	42
Fouls	20	19
Largest lead	8	19
Lead changes	14	14
Time in front	35	54

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter80-81Anfernee Simons makes 25-foot three point jumper (Payton Pritchard assists)
3rd Quarter81-81Norman Powell makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter82-81Norman Powell makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter83-81Dru Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter84-81Dru Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter84-83Jaylen Brown makes driving layup
3rd Quarter85-83Norman Powell makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter85-84Hugo Gonzalez makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter85-86Anfernee Simons makes running layup (Jaylen Brown assists)
3rd Quarter86-86Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter86-87Jaylen Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter86-90Derrick White makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Brown assists)
3rd Quarter87-90Bam Adebayo makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter89-90Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes 11-foot two point shot (Dru Smith assists)
3rd Quarter89-92Jaylen Brown makes driving layup
4th Quarter91-92Bam Adebayo makes 5-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter91-95Sam Hauser makes 25-foot three point jumper (Derrick White assists)
4th Quarter91-98Sam Hauser makes 28-foot running pullup jump shot (Neemias Queta assists)
4th Quarter94-98Simone Fontecchio makes 23-foot running jump shot (Dru Smith assists)
4th Quarter94-101Derrick White makes 26-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter94-104Anfernee Simons makes 23-foot three point jumper (Sam Hauser assists)
4th Quarter96-104Bam Adebayo makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot (Norman Powell assists)
4th Quarter96-107Derrick White makes 26-foot three point shot
4th Quarter96-110Sam Hauser makes 25-foot three pointer (Neemias Queta assists)
4th Quarter96-112Anfernee Simons makes 5-foot two point shot
4th Quarter99-112Kel'el Ware makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jaime Jaquez Jr. assists)
4th Quarter99-115Hugo Gonzalez makes 24-foot three point jumper (Derrick White assists)
4th Quarter102-115Kel'el Ware makes 27-foot three point jumper (Bam Adebayo assists)
4th Quarter102-118Jaylen Brown makes 27-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter104-118Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter104-120Derrick White makes 12-foot pullup jump shot (Jaylen Brown assists)
4th Quarter106-120Bam Adebayo makes driving layup
4th Quarter106-123Sam Hauser makes 23-foot three point jumper (Derrick White assists)
4th Quarter108-123Norman Powell makes driving layup
4th Quarter108-124Jaylen Brown makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter108-126Jaylen Brown makes 3-foot two point shot
4th Quarter110-126Norman Powell makes 5-foot two point shot
4th Quarter110-129Jaylen Brown makes 26-foot three pointer
4th Quarter113-129Keshad Johnson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Simone Fontecchio assists)
4th Quarter116-129Kasparas Jakucionis makes 27-foot three point jumper (Vladislav Goldin assists)