Boston Celtics 119, Miami Heat 114
NBA · 2026-01-15 · Winner: Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics defeated Miami Heat 119–114 on 2026-01-15 in NBA play, a 5-point result. A 15-0 home team run ending at Q1 7:38 swung win probability 55% → 92%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 25 | 29 | 29 | 36 | 119 |
| Miami Heat | 36 | 28 | 29 | 21 | 114 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 home team run ending at Q1 7:38 swung win probability 55% → 92%.
Why Miami Heat lost
- Lost Q4 21-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 8:37 (win probability 92% → 72% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 18-12.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat | 15–0 | Q1 7:38 | 55% → 92% |
| Boston Celtics | 9–0 | Q2 8:37 | 92% → 72% |
| Boston Celtics | 9–0 | Q4 10:45 | 99% → 88% |