Celtics Ride Historic First Quarter To Record-Setting Road Win Vs. Heat

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The Boston Celtics had a historic first quarter against the Miami Heat, scoring 53 points and hitting 11 3-pointers. Jaylen Brown scored 20 points in the opening frame as the Celtics shot 71% from the field and 73% from downtown. The Heat also started strong with 33 points in the first quarter, but couldn't recover from Boston's opening blitz. The Celtics took an 80-57 lead into halftime, but Miami made a run in the third quarter to cut the deficit to 10 points. However, Boston finished strong and pulled away in the fourth for a 147-129 victory.

Why it matters

The Celtics' historic first quarter performance highlighted their offensive firepower and ability to set the tone early in games. This win on the road against a tough Heat team could be an important confidence boost for Boston as they look to make a deep playoff run.

The details

The Celtics came out firing, nailing 11 3-pointers in the first quarter and scoring 53 points, which was their most in a first quarter in franchise history and their second-most in any quarter during the shot clock era. Jaylen Brown led the way with 20 points in the opening frame. The Heat also started strong with 33 points in the first quarter, but couldn't keep up with Boston's onslaught. The Celtics took a 23-point lead into halftime, but Miami made a run in the third quarter to cut the deficit to 10 points. However, Boston finished the game strong, pulling away in the fourth quarter for the 147-129 victory.

• The Celtics scored 53 points in the first quarter, which was their most in a first quarter in franchise history and their second-most in any quarter during the shot clock era.

What’s next

The Celtics will try to end their road trip on a high note against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday.