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Celtics Rally From 19 Down To Stun Heat
16 Jan
Summary
- Anfernee Simons scored 18 in the fourth quarter for Boston.
- Celtics overcame a 19-point deficit to win.
- Norman Powell led Miami with 26 points.

The Boston Celtics staged a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 19-point deficit to defeat the Miami Heat 119-114 on Thursday night. Anfernee Simons was the catalyst, pouring in 18 of his season-high 39 points in the decisive fourth quarter, a performance that saw him join Celtics legends in scoring at least 39 points off the bench.
Jaylen Brown added 27 points for Boston, and Sam Hauser chipped in 17. The Celtics outscored Miami 36-21 in the final period, securing their second-biggest comeback win of the season after trailing by as much as 19 points early in the game. This victory came after facing similar large early deficits in previous games.
Norman Powell led the Heat with 26 points, while Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro each contributed 22. Miami played without key players Davion Mitchell and Jaime Jaquez Jr. due to injuries, struggling to hold onto their substantial early lead.




