Miami Heat vs Celtics Match Player Stats

Miami Heat vs Celtics match player stats from the March 14, 2025 meeting at Kaseya Center tell a much more detailed story than the final score alone. Boston defeated Miami 103-91, but the numbers show how the Celtics controlled the game through efficient three point shooting, strong fourth quarter execution, and a standout performance from Jrue Holiday alongside Jayson Tatum. Miami had productive stretches, yet struggled to sustain its offense when the game reached its decisive minutes.

The matchup was played at Kaseya Center in Miami, where 19,719 fans attended. Boston entered the game at 48-19 overall and 25-7 on the road, while Miami was 29-37 overall and 15-17 at home. The Celtics eventually pulled away in the fourth quarter, winning that period 25-14 after the Heat had taken a one point lead into the final quarter.

The most important individual numbers were straightforward. Jayson Tatum scored 28 points for Boston, Jrue Holiday added 25, and Derrick White contributed 18. For Miami, Andrew Wiggins led the way with 23 points, followed by Tyler Herro with 19 and Jaime Jaquez Jr. with 13.

Miami Heat vs Celtics Match Player Stats

The complete player numbers provide useful context because scoring totals alone do not explain why Boston won.

Boston Celtics Player Stats

Player	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	+/-
Jayson Tatum	36:53	28	8-21	5-12	7-7	4	5	1	0	5	+10
Al Horford	31:38	9	3-7	1-4	2-2	9	5	0	1	1	+15
Luke Kornet	21:36	4	2-3	0-1	0-0	4	1	1	0	0	+10
Jrue Holiday	35:18	25	10-15	5-8	0-0	4	3	1	2	1	+12
Derrick White	36:39	18	7-18	3-11	1-2	5	4	2	0	2	+12
Payton Pritchard	27:10	11	4-12	3-9	0-0	3	0	3	0	2	0
Sam Hauser	21:00	6	2-4	2-4	0-0	3	0	0	0	0	-2
Neemias Queta	23:00	2	0-2	0-0	2-2	8	0	0	1	3	+9

Boston’s official box score records the Celtics at 36-for-83 from the field, 19-for-50 from three point range, and 12-for-13 from the free throw line. The team also collected 41 rebounds and 18 assists.

Miami Heat Player Stats

Player	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	+/-
Andrew Wiggins	37:00	23	9-21	3-8	2-4	4	3	4	0	4	-11
Duncan Robinson	26:00	6	2-6	2-6	0-0	3	0	1	0	2	-18
Jaime Jaquez Jr.	31:00	13	5-10	2-3	1-3	5	3	0	0	0	-8
Bam Adebayo	33:00	9	3-7	0-1	3-3	9	2	0	1	2	-13
Tyler Herro	38:00	19	7-15	3-8	2-2	5	6	2	2	4	-6
Kel’el Ware	15:00	7	3-4	0-1	1-2	3	0	1	1	0	+1
Davion Mitchell	35:00	12	4-8	3-5	1-3	9	4	1	0	3	-4
Pelle Larsson	16:00	2	1-2	0-1	0-0	0	0	0	0	1	-4

Miami finished 34-for-75 from the field, 13-for-34 from three, and 10-for-17 from the free throw line. The Heat had 38 rebounds and 18 assists but also committed 17 turnovers.

What the Box Score Really Says

A box score can look like a collection of unrelated numbers. In this matchup, however, several statistics connect directly to the game’s outcome.

Boston did not shoot dramatically better overall from the field. The Celtics made 43 percent of their attempts compared with Miami’s 45 percent. That fact is important because it shows that conventional field goal percentage does not fully explain the result.

The bigger difference came from three point volume, free throw accuracy, turnovers, and fourth quarter execution.

Boston attempted 50 three pointers and made 19. Miami attempted 34 and made 13. Both teams therefore shot 38 percent from three, but Boston simply created and converted more three point opportunities.

That produced 57 points from beyond the arc for Boston compared with 39 for Miami.

The free throw gap was also meaningful. Boston converted 12 of 13 attempts, an excellent 92 percent. Miami went 10 of 17, or 59 percent. The difference was only two made free throws, but the efficiency gap shows that Boston was much more reliable when it reached the line.

Boston also won the rebounding battle 41-38 and committed three fewer turnovers. Neither advantage was enormous by itself, but together they helped the Celtics generate additional possessions while limiting Miami’s opportunities.

Jayson Tatum’s 28 Points

Jayson Tatum finished with 28 points on 8-for-21 shooting, including 5-for-12 from three point range and a perfect 7-for-7 at the free throw line.

His shooting percentage from the field was only 38.1 percent, so the headline number should not be interpreted as a highly efficient shooting performance.

The more interesting part of his line is how he accumulated the points.

Tatum’s five made three pointers accounted for 15 points. His seven free throws added another seven. Together, those two scoring methods produced 22 of his 28 points.

He also recorded five assists, four rebounds, one steal, and five turnovers.

That combination illustrates an important part of evaluating a high usage scorer. Tatum was not perfect with the ball, but Boston did not require him to carry every offensive possession by himself.

Holiday scored 25. White scored 18. Pritchard scored 11. Horford added nine.

Boston therefore had multiple players capable of contributing meaningful offense.

Tatum’s +10 plus-minus also indicates that Boston outscored Miami while he was on the floor. It should not be treated as an individual performance rating by itself, but it provides additional context alongside his scoring and playmaking numbers.

Jrue Holiday’s Efficient 25 Points

Jrue Holiday may have produced the most striking individual shooting line of the night.

He scored 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting, including 5-for-8 from three point range.

That works out to 66.7 percent from the field and 62.5 percent from three.

He did not attempt a free throw.

Holiday also contributed four rebounds, three assists, one steal, two blocks, and only one turnover.

The significance is not simply that Holiday scored 25 points. It is how efficiently he supplied those points without needing a large number of possessions.

His five made three pointers matched Tatum’s total, and his 10 made field goals were the most of any Boston player.

The official NBA record also noted that Holiday’s 25 points were his highest scoring total as a Celtic at that point.

That performance gave Boston a second major scoring source when Miami’s defense had to account for Tatum.

Derrick White’s Two-Way Contribution

Derrick White finished with 18 points, five rebounds, four assists, two steals, and no blocks.

He shot 7-for-18 from the field and 3-for-11 from three.

His overall shooting was less efficient than Holiday’s, but White still provided important secondary scoring and defensive activity.

The two steals stand out because Boston finished with eight steals as a team. White’s ability to create defensive possessions helped support the Celtics’ transition opportunities.

His +12 plus-minus also indicates that Boston had a strong overall scoring margin during his minutes.

White’s performance is a good reminder that player impact cannot be reduced to points. His value in this game came from scoring, spacing, ball movement, and defensive disruption.

Andrew Wiggins Leads Miami

Andrew Wiggins led Miami with 23 points.

He played 37 minutes and shot 9-for-21 from the field, 3-for-8 from three, and 2-for-4 from the free throw line.

He also recorded four rebounds, three assists, four steals, and four turnovers.

The four steals were particularly notable because Miami finished with 10 steals as a team, two more than Boston.

Wiggins therefore contributed on both ends of the floor.

The problem for Miami was that the offensive production behind him was not enough to keep pace with Boston’s three point volume and fourth quarter scoring.

Wiggins had 23 points, but Miami needed more consistent offensive production from several positions during the final period.

Tyler Herro’s 19 Points and Six Assists

Tyler Herro scored 19 points and was one of Miami’s primary offensive creators.

He shot 7-for-15 from the field, 3-for-8 from three, and 2-for-2 from the free throw line.

He also recorded five rebounds, six assists, two steals, two blocks, and four turnovers.

The six assists were the highest total among Miami’s starters.

Herro’s statistical profile demonstrates why he was central to Miami’s offense. He could score from outside, create shots, distribute the ball, and contribute on the glass.

Yet four turnovers reduced some of that positive impact.

His -6 plus-minus was actually the best among Miami’s five starters, another example of why the plus-minus column should be considered alongside the complete box score rather than in isolation.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Provided Efficient Scoring

Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 13 points on 5-for-10 shooting.

He was one of Miami’s more efficient starters, particularly from three point range, where he made 2 of 3 attempts.

He also had five rebounds and three assists without committing a turnover.

That is an efficient supporting line.

The challenge was volume. Jaquez had 10 field goal attempts while Wiggins and Herro took 21 and 15 respectively.

When Miami’s offense became less productive late in the game, the Heat needed more reliable scoring across the lineup.

Bam Adebayo’s Nine Points

Bam Adebayo finished with nine points, nine rebounds, two assists, and one block.

He shot 3-for-7 from the field and made all three of his free throws.

The nine rebounds tied Horford for the highest individual rebounding total among the starting frontcourt players on either team.

Yet Adebayo’s offensive output was limited compared with his usual importance to Miami’s attack.

His +/− was -13, which reflected Miami’s overall difficulties during his minutes but should not be interpreted as a complete measure of his individual defensive performance.

Al Horford’s Quietly Valuable Game

Al Horford scored only nine points, but his overall line was strong.

He had nine rebounds, five assists, one block, and only one turnover.

He shot 3-for-7 overall and made one of four three point attempts.

His +15 was the highest among all players in the game.

That figure does not mean Horford was automatically Boston’s most valuable player. Plus-minus is heavily affected by team context, lineup combinations, opponent performance, and game situation.

Still, the combination of nine rebounds, five assists, defensive activity, and efficient decision making explains why a nine point scoring night could coincide with Boston playing well during his minutes.

The Fourth Quarter Decided the Game

The most important sequence in the matchup came in the fourth quarter.

Miami entered the final period ahead 77-78 after outscoring Boston 27-28 in the third quarter.

Then the game changed.

Boston scored 25 points in the fourth while Miami managed only 14.

According to the game recap, Boston opened the fourth with a 10-0 run, turning a one point deficit into a nine point lead with 9:19 remaining. The Celtics also made four three pointers within the first 2:27 of the game, showing how quickly their perimeter shooting could change the shape of the contest.

The fourth quarter therefore provides the clearest explanation for the final score.

The teams were separated by only one point entering the period.

Boston won the final quarter by 11 points.

That was effectively the game.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

Quarter	Boston	Miami	Boston Margin
1st	30	23	+7
2nd	20	27	-7
3rd	28	27	+1
4th	25	14	+11
Final	103	91	+12

The quarter pattern is revealing.

Boston started strongly.

Miami responded in the second.

The third quarter was almost even.

Then Boston dominated the closing period.

This was not a wire-to-wire blowout. Miami remained within striking distance deep into the game.

That distinction matters when interpreting the final score.

Three Point Shooting Was a Major Difference

Boston and Miami both shot 38 percent from three point range.

At first glance, that suggests the perimeter shooting battle was even.

It was not.

Boston attempted 50 three pointers and made 19.

Miami attempted 34 and made 13.

Boston therefore attempted 16 more three pointers and made six more.

The resulting scoring difference was 57 to 39 from three.

That 18 point advantage is larger than the final 12 point margin.

This is one of the clearest statistical reasons Boston won.

The Celtics were not necessarily more accurate from long range on the night. They simply generated many more attempts while maintaining the same percentage.

That combination is especially important in modern NBA analysis because three point attempts carry greater scoring value per made shot than two point attempts.

Turnovers Created a Secondary Advantage

Miami committed 17 turnovers compared with Boston’s 14.

Boston also recorded eight steals while Miami recorded 10.

The steals therefore did not directly explain the turnover difference, because turnovers can result from bad passes, offensive fouls, lost handles, violations, and other events.

Still, Miami’s 17 turnovers meant more possessions ended without a shot.

Boston’s 14 turnovers were not perfect either, particularly considering Tatum had five.

But the Celtics compensated with efficient shooting and more three point attempts.

Free Throw Accuracy Favored Boston

Boston’s free throw line was another area where the difference was obvious.

The Celtics shot 12-for-13.

Miami shot 10-for-17.

The Celtics therefore converted 92 percent of their attempts while Miami converted only 59 percent.

The difference was seven free throw attempts for Miami versus 13 for Boston, so opportunity favored Boston as well as conversion rate.

Miami left seven free throws unmade.

Boston left only one.

In a 12 point game, every lost point matters, particularly when a team is already struggling to score late.

Rebounding Was Close

Boston collected 41 rebounds.

Miami collected 38.

The three rebound difference was not overwhelming, but it still favored Boston.

Several individual performances contributed.

Horford had nine rebounds.

Adebayo had nine.

Queta added eight despite playing 23 minutes.

White contributed five.

Tatum and Holiday each had four.

Miami’s Wiggins had four, while Herro and Jaquez each had five.

The rebounding battle was therefore relatively balanced rather than a clear Boston domination.

Assists Were Exactly Even

Both teams finished with 18 assists.

That is an important detail because Boston’s victory was not created by a massive passing advantage.

Instead, the Celtics’ edge came from what happened after those possessions were created.

Boston had 18 assists while making 36 field goals.

Miami had 18 assists while making 34 field goals.

The assist totals were identical, but Boston converted more of its scoring opportunities from the field and generated significantly more three point attempts.

Miami’s Fourth Quarter Problem

The fourth quarter was especially damaging for Miami because its offense disappeared at the moment the game was most competitive.

The Heat scored 14 points.

The team had previously scored 23, 27, and 27 points in the first three periods.

That means Miami went from scoring at least 23 points in every previous quarter to producing only 14 in the final period.

The AP recap noted that this was Miami’s fourth game of the season in which it scored 14 points or fewer in a fourth quarter. The Heat were 0-4 in those games.

This provides valuable context for the final result.

Boston did not merely add points in the fourth.

Miami’s offense also fell sharply.

Boston’s Depth Reduced the Pressure on Tatum

One of the most useful observations from the player statistics is Boston’s scoring distribution.

Tatum scored 28.

Holiday scored 25.

White scored 18.

Pritchard scored 11.

Horford scored nine.

Kornet scored four.

Hauser scored six.

That distribution meant Boston could survive stretches when one player was not shooting efficiently.

Tatum made only 8 of 21 shots.

White made 7 of 18.

But Holiday was extremely efficient, making 10 of 15.

That balance is important when analyzing the Celtics’ offensive structure.

The offense did not depend entirely on one player’s shooting percentage.

Miami’s Scoring Was More Concentrated

Miami had three players in double figures among its starters and two notable bench contributions.

Wiggins scored 23.

Herro scored 19.

Jaquez scored 13.

Mitchell scored 12.

Ware scored seven.

Robinson scored six.

Adebayo scored nine.

The distribution was not terrible, but Miami did not receive a 20 point contribution from multiple players.

That became more important late in the game.

When Boston’s defense forced the Heat into difficult possessions, Miami had fewer reliable scoring options producing at high volume.

Why the Plus-Minus Numbers Need Context

Readers searching player statistics often focus heavily on plus-minus.

The Celtics’ highest plus-minus figures were Horford at +15, White at +12, Holiday at +12, Tatum at +10, and Kornet at +10.

Miami’s best numbers included Ware at +1, Mitchell at -4, and Herro at -6.

But plus-minus is not an isolated player grade.

A player can post a strong plus-minus while contributing modest scoring because the entire lineup performs well during his minutes.

Likewise, a player can have a negative plus-minus despite producing individually useful numbers.

Herro is a good example.

He scored 19 points, had six assists, five rebounds, two steals, and two blocks, yet finished -6.

That does not erase the value of his individual production.

It simply records the team’s scoring margin while he was playing.

The Starting Lineups

Boston started Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, Luke Kornet, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White.

Miami started Andrew Wiggins, Duncan Robinson, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Bam Adebayo, and Tyler Herro.

Miami’s starting group was notable because it was a new combination.

According to the game recap, the Heat used Duncan Robinson in place of Davion Mitchell and Jaquez in place of Kel’el Ware. The five starters had not played together before that game.

That context matters when evaluating the team’s rhythm.

A new starting lineup can change spacing, defensive assignments, rebounding responsibilities, and offensive roles.

The statistical result did not prove that the lineup itself caused Miami’s loss, but it is relevant background when interpreting the performance.

Boston Was Without Two Important Players

Boston entered the game without Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis.

The official game report noted that Brown was out with a right knee issue and Porzingis was out because of illness.

That makes Boston’s offensive distribution even more noteworthy.

Without Brown and Porzingis available, Tatum, Holiday, White, Horford, and the supporting cast had to absorb additional responsibility.

Holiday responded with 25 points on highly efficient shooting.

White added 18.

Tatum supplied 28.

Horford contributed nine rebounds and five assists.

The Celtics therefore received production from several positions despite the absences.

What the Matchup Says About Both Teams

The statistical story can be reduced to several connected observations.

First, Boston’s three point volume was much higher.

Second, Boston was extremely efficient at the free throw line.

Third, the Celtics won the rebounding battle.

Fourth, Miami committed more turnovers.

Fifth, Boston produced the decisive fourth quarter.

Sixth, Boston had enough secondary scoring to prevent Tatum’s inefficient field goal shooting from becoming a major problem.

Miami had positive elements too.

The Heat shot 45 percent from the field.

They matched Boston’s 38 percent three point percentage.

They had 10 steals compared with Boston’s eight.

They also had 18 assists, matching Boston.

But those advantages were not enough to offset the Celtics’ three point volume and fourth quarter control.

A Closer Look at Efficiency

Traditional field goal percentage gives Miami a slight advantage.

Miami shot 34-for-75, or 45 percent.

Boston shot 36-for-83, or 43 percent.

Yet Boston scored 103 points compared with Miami’s 91.

Why?

The answer is shot profile.

Boston took 83 field goal attempts and 50 of those came from three point range.

Miami took 75 field goal attempts and 34 came from three.

Boston also shot 12-for-13 at the free throw line.

This demonstrates why field goal percentage alone can be misleading.

A team can shoot a slightly higher overall field goal percentage and still score fewer points if its opponent takes more valuable three point attempts and converts free throws at a higher rate.

A Useful Way to Read These Player Stats

When evaluating an NBA box score, a useful process is to look at the numbers in layers.

Start with the final score.

Then compare shooting volume.

Then compare shooting efficiency.

Then look at free throws.

After that, examine turnovers and offensive rebounds.

Finally, study individual production and plus-minus.

For this matchup, that process leads to a clear statistical narrative:

1. Boston scored 103 points.
2. Boston attempted 50 threes.
3. Boston made 19 threes.
4. Boston shot 92 percent from the free throw line.
5. Boston had 41 rebounds.
6. Boston committed 14 turnovers.
7. Boston scored 25 points in the fourth quarter.
8. Miami scored only 14 in the fourth.
9. Holiday provided highly efficient secondary scoring.
10. Tatum remained productive despite a relatively low field goal percentage.

That is much more informative than simply saying Boston won 103-91.

Season Series Context

There is an important correction to the supplied game information.

The March 14 matchup was not the fourth Boston-Miami meeting of the 2024-25 regular season.

It was the third meeting.

The NBA and AP game recap state that Miami had scored 89, 85, and then 91 points across its three games against Boston that season, all resulting in double digit Boston victories.

Therefore, the accurate season-series context for this particular game is that Boston had won the first three meetings.

The March 14 game was the third meeting, not a fourth game.

This distinction matters for anyone using the statistics in a historical article, database, betting analysis, or season-series summary.

Final Statistical Takeaways

The Miami Heat vs Celtics match player stats reveal a game that was much closer for three quarters than the final margin suggests.

Boston led by seven after the first quarter.

Miami answered with a seven point advantage in the second.

The Celtics then edged the Heat in the third.

The decisive separation arrived in the fourth.

Boston’s 25-14 advantage in the final period turned a competitive game into a 12 point victory.

Jayson Tatum led Boston with 28 points, but Jrue Holiday’s 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting were arguably the most efficient scoring performance of the night.

Derrick White supplied 18 points and two steals.

Al Horford quietly produced nine rebounds and five assists while finishing with the best plus-minus on Boston.

For Miami, Andrew Wiggins led all Heat scorers with 23 points and added four steals.

Tyler Herro contributed 19 points and six assists.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 13 on 5-for-10 shooting.

Bam Adebayo finished with nine points and nine rebounds.

The team numbers explain the rest.

Boston made 19 three pointers to Miami’s 13.

The Celtics shot 92 percent at the free throw line compared with Miami’s 59 percent.

Boston outrebounded Miami 41-38.

Miami committed 17 turnovers compared with Boston’s 14.

Both teams had 18 assists.

Both shot 38 percent from three.

Those numbers show that the difference was not one simple statistic.

Boston combined greater three point volume, better free throw conversion, slightly better rebounding, fewer turnovers, and superior fourth quarter execution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was the top scorer in the Celtics vs Heat game?

Jayson Tatum led Boston with 28 points. Andrew Wiggins led Miami with 23 points.

How many points did Jrue Holiday score against Miami?

Jrue Holiday scored 25 points. He shot 10-for-15 from the field and 5-for-8 from three point range.

What was the final score between Boston and Miami?

Boston defeated Miami 103-91 at Kaseya Center. Boston led 30-23 after the first quarter and outscored Miami 25-14 in the fourth.

How many three pointers did the Celtics make?

Boston made 19 of 50 three point attempts, shooting 38 percent from long range. Miami made 13 of 34 three point attempts, also shooting 38 percent.

Who led the Heat in scoring?

Andrew Wiggins led Miami with 23 points. Tyler Herro scored 19 and Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 13.

Did Boston have more rebounds than Miami?

Yes. Boston recorded 41 rebounds while Miami recorded 38.

Conclusion

The most useful way to understand the Miami Heat vs Celtics match player stats is to look beyond the leading scorer.

Jayson Tatum’s 28 points made him Boston’s top scorer, but the Celtics’ victory was supported by a much broader statistical contribution. Jrue Holiday delivered 25 points on 66.7 percent shooting, Derrick White added 18 points and two steals, and Al Horford contributed nine rebounds and five assists.

Miami received 23 points from Andrew Wiggins and 19 from Tyler Herro, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 13. Herro also led the Heat with six assists, while Wiggins produced four steals.

The decisive difference was the way Boston’s offense performed late.

After three competitive quarters, the Celtics scored 25 fourth quarter points while limiting Miami to 14. Their 19 made three pointers, 92 percent free throw shooting, 41 rebounds, and lower turnover total helped support that closing run.

The result was a 103-91 Boston victory, with the Celtics improving to 48-19 and Miami falling to 29-37 at the time of the game.

For readers studying individual performance, the key lesson is that a player’s point total should always be read alongside shooting efficiency, shot volume, assists, turnovers, rebounding, defensive statistics, and team context. This game provides a strong example: Tatum scored the most for Boston, but Holiday’s efficiency, Horford’s all-around contribution, White’s two-way production, and Boston’s team-wide three point volume were all central to the outcome.