Video: Miami Heat 120, Boston Celtics 116 (OT) highlights
The Celtics lost just their fifth game of the season Friday night in a rematch with the Heat. Three of those five losses have now been in overtime. Jaylen Brown sent the Celtics into overtime and poured in 37 points in the game, but Jayson Tatum struggled mightily from the floor in the loss.
Jimmy Butler returned to action for the Heat and was as clutch as ever. He was one of four Miami starters to score 20 or more points in their win. The 18-5 Celtics will look to get back on the winning track when they kick off a six game road trip Sunday evening in Brooklyn.
Joe Mazzulla on the turnovers: “Active hands. They take away our space. … They pressure you. They did a good job of that tonight.”
— Jay King (@ByJayKing) December 3, 2022
Gotta think the #Celtics just can't let Butler dribble into midrange jumpers. I mean that's what he does, make midrange jumpers. #Heat
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) December 3, 2022
"We knew it was going to be a playoff environment"
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) December 3, 2022
Grant Williams on the Celtics loss to Miami pic.twitter.com/fNkN7rSrFf
