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ClippersBoston Celtics @ Miami Heat: Jan 15, 2026
Celtics vs Heat final: the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 119-114 on January 15, 2026 at Kaseya Center, Miami.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | 25 | 29 | 29 | 36 | 119 |
| Heat | 36 | 28 | 29 | 21 | 114 |
Top Performers
Celtics
- 39 PTS Anfernee Simons
- 9 REB Neemias Queta
- 8 AST Payton Pritchard
Heat
- 26 PTS Norman Powell
- 8 REB Andrew Wiggins
- 8 AST Kasparas Jakucionis
Celtics vs Heat Box Score
Boston Celtics
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Hauser GF | 29 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6-11 | 3-8 | 2-2 | +1 |
| Jaylen Brown GF | 30 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9-24 | 2-7 | 7-7 | -10 |
| Derrick White G | 36 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1-7 | 0-3 | 6-6 | +12 |
| Neemias Queta C | 19 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -1 |
| Payton Pritchard G | 24 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -20 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Luka Garza C | 28 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-8 | 1-3 | 2-2 | +5 |
| Jordan Walsh F | 19 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Baylor Scheierman G | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Simons G | 34 | 39 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13-28 | 7-16 | 6-6 | +18 |
| Hugo Gonzalez G | 13 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +19 |
Miami Heat
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell G | 31 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10-15 | 1-3 | 5-5 | +11 |
| Pelle Larsson G | 29 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-6 | 0-3 | 3-4 | +1 |
| Tyler Herro G | 30 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9-15 | 4-7 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Andrew Wiggins F | 34 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-10 | 3-6 | 3-3 | +3 |
| Bam Adebayo CF | 33 | 22 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8-19 | 3-7 | 3-4 | +13 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Simone Fontecchio F | 16 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 3-3 | 0 |
| Kasparas Jakucionis G | 27 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3-4 | 3-4 | 3-4 | -6 |
| Nikola Jović F | 15 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1-6 | 0-4 | 1-4 | -19 |
| Dru Smith G | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Kel'el Ware C | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -8 |
Celtics vs Heat Recap
The Celtics beat the Heat on a 36-21 fourth quarter after trailing by 10 through three. Boston improved to 25-15, while Miami fell to 21-20.
The Heat led 36-25 after the first quarter and 64-54 at halftime. Boston outscored Miami 29-28 in the second and 29-29 in the third, so the gap held at 10 entering the fourth, when the Celtics erased it. Boston won the rebounding count 51 to 40 and made 24 of 25 free throws.
Anfernee Simons led all scorers with 39 points, against 26 from Norman Powell for Miami. Neemias Queta added 9 rebounds and Payton Pritchard 8 assists. Miami shot 15 of 42 from three and Boston 13 of 39, so the Celtics won on the glass and at the line. The Heat had 10 turnovers to Boston's 13 and 25 assists to the Celtics' 22, and neither edge held up.
The number to know: 24 of 25 from the line. Boston's free throw shooting turned a 5-point game into a win.
Team Stats
| Celtics | Stat | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| 41-91 | Field Goals | 39-87 |
| 45.1% | FG % | 44.8% |
| 13-39 | 3-Pointers | 15-42 |
| 33.3% | 3P % | 35.7% |
| 24-25 | Free Throws | 21-27 |
| 96.0% | FT % | 77.8% |
| 51 | Rebounds | 40 |
| 18 | Off. Rebounds | 12 |
| 22 | Assists | 25 |
| 5 | Steals | 7 |
| 5 | Blocks | 2 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 10 |
| 22 | Fouls | 20 |
| 6 | Biggest Lead | 19 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Celtics | 52.2% | 11.3% | 39.1% | 0.264 |
 Heat | 53.4% | 9.2% | 26.7% | 0.241 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Celtics vs Heat Game Info
- Date & time
- Thursday, January 15, 20267:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Celtics NBC Sports Boston · Heat WPLG Local 10
- Arena
- Kaseya CenterMiami
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Celtics vs Heat Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Celtics last 5
- L @ Pacers 96-98 Jan 12, 2026
- L vs Spurs 95-100 Jan 10, 2026
- W vs Raptors 125-117 Jan 9, 2026
- L vs Nuggets 110-114 Jan 7, 2026
- W vs Bulls 115-101 Jan 5, 2026
Heat last 5
- W vs Suns 127-121 Jan 13, 2026
- L @ Thunder 112-124 Jan 11, 2026
- L @ Pacers 99-123 Jan 10, 2026
- L @ Timberwolves 94-122 Jan 6, 2026
- W vs Pelicans 125-106 Jan 4, 2026
Previous meetings
- Apr 1, 2026 Celtics @ Heat 147-129
- Feb 6, 2026 Heat @ Celtics 96-98
- Dec 19, 2025 Heat @ Celtics 116-129
More NBA Games on Jan 15, 2026
- Final
Memphis Grizzlies4-0111
Orlando Magic1-2118Top: Jr. 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-2105
Detroit Pistons3-1108Top: Allen 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0111
Houston Rockets4-091Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 20 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-3101
San Antonio Spurs2-2119Top: Wembanyama 22 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-3122
Dallas Mavericks2-2144Top: Sensabaugh 27 PTSBox score › - Final
New York Knicks1-3113
Golden State Warriors1-3126Top: Butler 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-2101
Portland Trail Blazers3-0117Top: Okongwu 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets3-1135
Los Angeles Lakers3-1117Top: Dončić 39 PTSBox score ›
That covers Celtics vs Heat: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Celtics host the Bulls Oct 30; Heat visit the Hawks Oct 28.
Celtics vs Heat FAQs
Who won Celtics vs Heat on Jan 15, 2026?
The Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 119-114 on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami. Anfernee Simons led the Celtics with 39 points.
What are the Celtics and Heat records?
After this game the Celtics were 25-15 and the Heat were 21-20 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Celtics vs Heat?
Anfernee Simons scored 39 for the Celtics. Norman Powell scored 26 for the Heat.
Who leads the Celtics vs Heat season series?
The Celtics lead the regular-season series 3-0 this season.
Who won the last Celtics vs Heat game?
The Celtics beat the Heat 147-129 on Apr 1, 2026 on the road.
Where was Celtics vs Heat played?
At Kaseya Center in Miami, the home arena of the Miami Heat.
What was the score by quarter in Celtics vs Heat?
Celtics-Heat: Q1 25-36, Q2 29-28, Q3 29-29, Q4 36-21.
What is next for the Celtics and Heat?
Celtics host the Bulls on Friday, October 30 at 7:30 PM ET; Heat visit the Hawks on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.