Miami Heat 96, Boston Celtics 98
NBA · 2026-02-06 · Winner: Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics defeated Miami Heat 98–96 on 2026-02-06 in NBA play, a 2-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 1:13 swung win probability 10% → 47%. 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 | 30 | 15 | 22 | 96 |
| Boston Celtics | 15 | 23 | 36 | 24 | 98 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 1:13 swung win probability 10% → 47%.
Why Miami Heat lost
- Lost Q3 15-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q3 3:55 (win probability 1% → 21% for the home side).
- Shot 49.4% eFG vs a 54.2% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 12–0 | Q3 3:55 | 1% → 21% |
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q3 1:13 | 10% → 47% |