December 20th - The Celtics defeated the Heat 129-116. White scored 33 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, and dished out 6 assists, delivering a standout performance on both ends of the court and becoming a key figure in the team's victory.

The Celtics took an early lead, but the Heat, led by Ward, rallied. Late in the first quarter, the Heat extended their advantage with consecutive scores, ending the quarter with a 29-27 lead. In the second quarter, the Heat once again widened the gap to double digits, but White found his rhythm, hitting consecutive three-pointers to help his team close the gap to 55-58 at halftime .

At the start of the second half, the Heat continued their offensive momentum, extending their lead to as much as 10 points. In the crucial moments, Brown repeatedly attacked the basket, scoring 15 points in the quarter. The third quarter ended in an 89-89 tie. In the final quarter, the Celtics significantly increased their offensive and defensive intensity, going on a run to quickly widen the gap. Hauser hit consecutive three-pointers, while White continued to draw fouls, extending the lead to nearly 20 points at one point. Ultimately, the Celtics defeated the Heat 129-116.

Heat player statistics

Will 24 points , 14 rebounds, 2 assists; Powell 18 points, 4 rebounds , 3 assists; Jakuchionis 17 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists; Adebayo 16 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists; Harks 14 points , 8 rebounds, 4 assists; Vontaykeo 12 points , 2 rebounds, 4 assists; Smith 7 points, 1 rebound , 4 assists; Gardner 5 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist.

Celtics player statistics

White had 33 points , 5 rebounds , and 6 assists; Brown had 30 points , 9 rebounds , and 7 assists; Hauser had 15 points , 4 rebounds , and 3 assists ; Simmons had 14 points , 4 rebounds , and 1 assist; Kelta had 10 points, 3 rebounds , and 3 assists; Gonzalez had 10 points and 8 rebounds; Pritchard had 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists; Walsh had 6 points , 7 rebounds , and 1 assist; Minott had 2 points and 1 rebound .