Derrick White-led Celtics take down Heat in home opener
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Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (7) arrives before their game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing Rights
October 28 - All five starters scored at least 17 points as the Boston Celtics earned a 119-111, home-opening win over the Miami Heat in Friday night's rematch of the 2023 Eastern Conference finals.
Jaylen Brown (27 points), Jayson Tatum (22), Kristaps Porzingis (17) and Jrue Holiday (17 points, 10 rebounds) rounded out the Boston starting lineup.
Tyler Herro scored a team-high 28 points with six assists and six rebounds for Miami. Bam Adebayo (27), Jimmy Butler (14) and Kyle Lowry (13) also scored in double figures.
A Tatum driving dunk and a White 3-pointer highlighted a 7-3 run, bringing Boston's lead to 109-101 at 4:19. Herro and Love hit triples to make it a one-possession game in the final minute.
After a coach's challenge on a Butler foul was unsuccessful, Boston scored the final five points -- including a Brown three -- to seal the win.
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