Celtics score a franchise-record 53 points in first quarter in rout against Heat
The Boston Celtics set a franchise record with 53 points in the first quarter, leading to a 147-129 win over the Miami Heat. Jaylen Brown scored 43 points, while Jayson Tatum registered a triple-double with 25 points, 18 rebounds, and 11 assists.
The Celtics dominated the Heat with a franchise-record 53 points in the first quarter. They made 20 of 28 shots and 11 of 15 3-pointers in the quarter. Jaylen Brown scored 20 points in the period, while Sam Hauser added 17. The Celtics led 80-57 at halftime and maintained their lead throughout the game. The Heat cut the deficit to 9 in the fourth quarter, but the Celtics pulled away with mid-range jumpers and a 3-pointer. The Celtics shot 58.3 percent from the field and made 21 of 44 3-pointers.
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