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The Boston Celtics, facing a two-game losing streak, pulled off a dramatic road comeback against the Miami Heat, rallying from a 19-point deficit to win 119-114.
Miami started strong, opening the game with a 12-0 run and leading by 10 points after three quarters. However, the Celtics mounted a furious fourth-quarter comeback, sparked by a decisive 18-7 run to seize the lead. The game remained tight until the final moments, when missed shots by Heat stars Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo sealed Boston's victory.
The star of the night was Celtics reserve Anfernee Simons, who erupted for a game-high 39 points, including 18 in the pivotal fourth quarter, to lead the charge. Celtics core player Jaylen Brown contributed 27 points.
For the Heat, Norman Powell led the team with 26 points in a losing effort, as five Miami players scored in double figures.
Following this game, the Heat will host the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder on January 18, while the Celtics will visit the Atlanta Hawks on the same day.
The Grizzlies led by 20 points but were reversed by the Magic, the Suns led by 16 points but were reversed by the Pistons, and the Heat led by 19 points but were reversed by the Celtics... The NBA, a place where miracles happen 
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