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Celtics Edge Heat in Close Contest at TD Garden

Friday, February 6, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · TD Garden

Boston Celtics 98, Miami Heat 96, 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 98-96 at TD Garden on February 6, 2026.

Who was favored in Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics?

Boston Celtics were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -225 (about 69% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Boston Celtics narrowly defeated the Miami Heat 98-96 at TD Garden on February 7, 2026. This victory extends the Celtics' lead in the season series against the Heat to 4-0, showcasing their dominance in recent encounters. The Celtics have proven to be a formidable opponent, holding a home record of 34-18, while the Heat sit at 27-26 on the road.

The Celtics entered this game on a four-game winning streak, having won seven of their last ten games, with an average of 111.4 points scored and 102.4 points allowed during that span. Their recent form has been impressive, particularly at home, where they have a record of 4-1 in their last five games, averaging 109.8 points while allowing just 96.4. In contrast, the Heat have struggled recently, losing two consecutive games and posting a 5-5 record over their last ten. They have averaged 120.5 points scored but have also allowed 121.5 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities.

In terms of home and away performance, the Celtics have excelled at TD Garden, while the Heat have found it challenging to secure wins on the road, with a home record of 1-3 in their last four games. Historically, the Celtics have had the upper hand in their recent meetings, with the Heat's last victory against them dating back to April 2025.

Injuries played a significant role in this matchup, with key players from both teams listed as day-to-day. Celtics star Jayson Tatum was dealing with a knee issue, while the Heat faced uncertainty with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Trevor Keels, Ryan Conwell, and Myron Gardner all listed as day-to-day, affecting their lineup depth.

The betting market reflected the Celtics' strong position, with DraftKings setting the spread at -5.5 in favor of Boston and a total of 227.5 points for the game. The Celtics were priced at -225 for a moneyline bet, while the Heat were at +185.

The game was characterized by a series of scoring plays that kept fans on the edge of their seats. In the fourth quarter, the Celtics and Heat exchanged leads multiple times, with key contributions from players such as Derrick White, who made crucial free throws, and Andrew Wiggins, who hit a significant three-pointer. Jaylen Brown also made pivotal shots that helped secure the win for Boston as the clock wound down.

Overall, this matchup highlighted the competitive nature of the NBA, with the Celtics continuing to assert their dominance over the Heat while both teams face challenges as they navigate injuries and form as the season progresses.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BOS -5.5	227.5 o -112 / u -108	Miami Heat +185 · Boston Celtics -225

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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

PointsJaylen Brown29Boston Celtics
AssistsDerrick White5Boston Celtics
ReboundsNikola Vucevic12Boston Celtics
PointsAndrew Wiggins26Miami Heat
AssistsJaime Jaquez Jr.7Miami Heat
ReboundsBam Adebayo7Miami Heat

Recent form

Boston Celtics

Last 10: 7-3Streak W4111.4 scored · 102.4 allowed per game4-1 at home

W114-93at Houston RocketsFeb 5
W110-100at Dallas MavericksFeb 4
W107-79vs Milwaukee BucksFeb 1
W112-93vs Sacramento KingsJan 31
L106-117vs Atlanta HawksJan 29
W102-94vs Portland Trail BlazersJan 27
L111-114at Chicago BullsJan 25
W130-126at Brooklyn NetsJan 24
W119-104vs Indiana PacersJan 22
L103-104at Detroit PistonsJan 20

Miami Heat

Last 10: 5-5Streak L2120.5 scored · 121.5 allowed per game4-2 away

L115-127vs Atlanta HawksFeb 4
L118-125vs Chicago BullsFeb 1
W116-113at Chicago BullsJan 30
L124-133vs Orlando MagicJan 29
W111-102at Phoenix SunsJan 26
W147-116at Utah JazzJan 25
L110-127at Portland Trail BlazersJan 23
W130-117at Sacramento KingsJan 21
L112-135at Golden State WarriorsJan 20
W122-120vs Oklahoma City ThunderJan 18

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	35-84	35-84
Field goal %	42	42
Three-pointers	13-40	10-36
Three-point %	32	28
Free throws	13-18	18-23
Free throw %	72	78
Rebounds	42	50
Offensive rebounds	10	13
Defensive rebounds	32	37
Assists	23	17
Steals	9	7
Blocks	3	7
Turnovers	12	14
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	1
Points off turnovers	11	19
Fast-break points	17	3
Points in the paint	32	42
Fouls	18	16
Largest lead	22	5
Lead changes	5	5
Time in front	81	12

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter66-49Bam Adebayo makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter67-49Bam Adebayo makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter67-52Payton Pritchard makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
3rd Quarter67-55Derrick White makes 26-foot three point jumper (Baylor Scheierman assists)
3rd Quarter67-58Payton Pritchard makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
3rd Quarter67-60Payton Pritchard makes driving layup
3rd Quarter67-61Payton Pritchard makes free throw 1 of 1
3rd Quarter70-61Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Nikola Jovic assists)
3rd Quarter70-63Nikola Vucevic makes 4-foot layup (Derrick White assists)
3rd Quarter70-65Nikola Vucevic makes tip shot
3rd Quarter70-66Nikola Vucevic makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter70-67Nikola Vucevic makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter70-69Nikola Vucevic makes layup (Derrick White assists)
3rd Quarter72-69Norman Powell makes driving layup (Jaime Jaquez Jr. assists)
3rd Quarter72-72Derrick White makes 25-foot fade away jump shot (Baylor Scheierman assists)
3rd Quarter72-73Derrick White makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter72-74Derrick White makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter74-74Norman Powell makes driving layup (Dru Smith assists)
4th Quarter74-76Payton Pritchard makes 12-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter74-79Derrick White makes 25-foot three point jumper (Payton Pritchard assists)
4th Quarter76-79Norman Powell makes driving layup
4th Quarter79-79Norman Powell makes 27-foot three pointer
4th Quarter79-82Payton Pritchard makes 25-foot three point jumper (Sam Hauser assists)
4th Quarter82-82Andrew Wiggins makes 25-foot three point jumper (Norman Powell assists)
4th Quarter82-85Payton Pritchard makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter82-86Jaylen Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter85-86Davion Mitchell makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jaime Jaquez Jr. assists)
4th Quarter85-88Payton Pritchard makes driving layup
4th Quarter87-88Davion Mitchell makes driving layup
4th Quarter89-88Andrew Wiggins makes running layup (Jaime Jaquez Jr. assists)
4th Quarter89-89Derrick White makes free throw 1 of 3
4th Quarter89-90Derrick White makes free throw 2 of 3
4th Quarter89-91Derrick White makes free throw 3 of 3
4th Quarter90-91Bam Adebayo makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter91-91Bam Adebayo makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter94-91Andrew Wiggins makes 30-foot three point jumper (Davion Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter94-93Jaylen Brown makes 12-foot two point shot
4th Quarter96-93Davion Mitchell makes 16-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter96-95Jaylen Brown makes 7-foot two point shot
4th Quarter96-98Derrick White makes 23-foot three pointer (Nikola Vucevic assists)