Miami Heat 116, Boston Celtics 129
NBA · 2025-12-19 · Winner: Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics defeated Miami Heat 129–116 on 2025-12-19 in NBA play, a 13-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 4:21 swung win probability 20% → 60%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Miami Heat lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat | 29 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 116 |
| Boston Celtics | 30 | 28 | 34 | 37 | 129 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 4:21 swung win probability 20% → 60%.
Why Miami Heat lost
- Lost Q4 27-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q3 4:21 (win probability 20% → 60% for the home side).
- Shot 48.5% eFG vs a 54.2% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat | 9–0 | Q1 3:21 | 74% → 43% |
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q3 4:21 | 20% → 60% |
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q4 7:58 | 95% → 100% |