Miami Heat @ Boston Celtics
27-26, 11-16 Away
96
27-26, 11-16 Away
34-18, 17-8 Home
98
34-18, 17-8 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Boston, MA
Referee:Courtney Kirkland
Referee:Simone Jelks
Referee:John Butler
2025-26 Standings
Eastern Conference
| Southeast | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 46 | 35 | .568 | - | W1 |
| Orlando | 45 | 36 | .556 | 1 | W5 |
| Charlotte | 43 | 38 | .531 | 3 | L2 |
| Miami | 42 | 39 | .519 | 4 | W1 |
| Washington | 17 | 64 | .210 | 29 | L9 |
| Atlantic | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 55 | 26 | .679 | - | W1 |
| New York | 53 | 28 | .654 | 2 | W5 |
| Toronto | 45 | 36 | .556 | 10 | L1 |
| Philadelphia | 44 | 37 | .543 | 11 | W1 |
| Brooklyn | 20 | 61 | .247 | 35 | L2 |
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