Celtics Scorch Heat, Jaylen & Jayson Shine

0:00It's April 2nd, you're listening to Boston Celtics News today, AI-powered coverage of your team. I'm Cory with the story. Boston Celtics lit up the Miami Heat last night, dropping 147 points to their 129 and a high scoring thriller. Jalen Brown erupted for 43 points, while Jason Tatum notched his first triple double of the season with 25 points 18, rebounds, and 11 assists. Their first quarter was straight fire for Boston. They poured in 53 points, smashing their franchise record and tying the second highest, opening frame in NBA history. They hit 11 of their first 13 shots, and capped it with a 24-to-3 run in just over four minutes, flipping a one-point deficit into a 20-point lead. The Celtics built a 27-point half-time bulge at 80-57, though Miami clawed back to 9, late in the fourth. Fans now 51 and 25, locked in second place in the east, four games behind Detroit.

1:01They're 31 and 0 when they score 117 or more, and 10 and 1 in their last 11 after any loss. Heat stayed tough, tying their franchise mark with 24 made 3s. Bam Adubio led with 29 points and 10 boards, Davian Mitchell added 21, and Tyler Harrow, with Pele Larson, each hit 18. Miami's 40 and 37, holding 10th in the east play-in, just a half-game behind 8th place Orlando and 9th place Charlotte. Celtics rolled to Milwaukee Friday, heat welcome Washington, Saturday both squads gearing up for the stretch run with momentum building.