Boston Celtics 147, Miami Heat 129
NBA · 2026-04-01 · Winner: Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics defeated Miami Heat 147–129 on 2026-04-01 in NBA play, a 18-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at Q1 2:10 swung win probability 61% → 17%. 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 | 53 | 27 | 32 | 35 | 147 |
| Miami Heat | 33 | 24 | 45 | 27 | 129 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at Q1 2:10 swung win probability 61% → 17%.
Why Miami Heat lost
- Lost Q1 33-53 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q2 10:57 (win probability 25% → 2% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 13–0 | Q1 2:10 | 61% → 17% |
| Boston Celtics | 14–0 | Q2 10:57 | 25% → 2% |
| Boston Celtics | 12–0 | Q3 11:18 | 6% → 0% |
| Miami Heat | 8–0 | Q3 6:58 | 0% → 1% |
| Miami Heat | 12–0 | Q3 0:00 | 0% → 5% |