Boston were expected to win this game easily, but 12 ties and 18 lead changes show just how close it was. Both offenses went off, as they each surpassed 50 percent shooting from the field. Boston took advantage of the lines on the court though, as they shot 83 percent from the free - throw line and 53 percent from three - point range. The Heat hit just 70 percent of their free - throws and 39 percent of their three's. Isaiah Thomas had a historic night, as he dropped a career - high 52 points, with 27 of those coming in the fourth quarter. Al Horford was the only other Boston player in double figures, as he tallied 19 points, four rebounds and six assists. Josh Richardson filled - in for Goran Dragic to accrue 19 points, six rebounds, eight assists and four steals in the defeat. The Johnson's came off the bench to do work yet again for Miami, as Tyler and James combined for 41 points, seven rebounds, and 12 assists
["TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 53 Percentage of 3 points ."
 "TeamStat(G,'Heat') has 39 Percentage of 3 points ."]