Boston Celtics: 10 Key Numbers That Defined Win over Miami Heat

The Boston Celtics just recorded what is without a doubt their greatest victory of the year so far—toppling the Miami Heat at home 115-107.

The Celtics led at every break, and despite Miami boasting one of the most impressive home records all season, the Celtics won by eight to continue their run into the NBA playoffs.

The win is simply impressive on so many levels and is definitely a huge boost for Boston's run home.

What made this win so special, and how did the Celtics take down the mighty Heat?

Here are 10 stats that defined the win.

60

Boston shot more than 60 percent in both field goals and three-point shots—leaving no doubt about the fact their offense was simply dominant in this one.

3

The Miami Heat had only lost three matches at home this year—giving them the most dominant home-court advantage across the entire league.

Better make that four losses.

7

They may have only used three players, but the Celtics' bench outscored Miami's by seven, with Ray Allen, Aleksandar Pavlovic and Greg Stiemsma all having an impact on the final outcome of the match.

12

In a losing side, to play 38 minutes and finish with the best plus-minus out of anyone in the game is an excellent effort.

Despite only putting up 13 points and 9 rebounds, Chris Bosh's plus-minus was a plus-12, as he did his best to lift the Heat back in to the winners circle.

18

Rajon Rondo is simply in sublime form.

He racked up another game of 10-plus assists with 15 against the Heat, making it now 18 games in row where he has reached double figures.

36

Even with the loss, LeBron James still showed his class and dominance.

The Miami star racked up 36 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and more minutes than anyone else on court to try and bring Miami back to the win.

It simply wasn't to be, though.

45

In comparison to the Celtics' hot shooting, the Heat struggled as they hit less than 45 percent in both field goals and three-point attempts.

Despite all reaching double figures on the night, James went 11-23, Bosh went 5-13 and Wade went 9-21, as the Heat slumped to their second loss in as many matches to Boston.

11

Kevin Garnett made 11 field goals on the night—and he did it from just 14 attempts—as the Celtics forward chalked up 24 points to his name and silenced the critics in the process.

Miami kept leaving him open; Garnett kept knocking them down.

27

Paul Pierce was good.

He was very good.

His 27 points led the Celtics in scoring and despite only shooting 50 percent from the field, he was 3-5 from beyond the arc and 8-10 from the free-throw line—giving Boston a huge win on the road.

14

Against the Miami Heat, defensive rebounds are key, as you don't want to give them any more chances at putting the ball back in the net.

Despite allowing 13 offensive boards on the night, Boston's defensive rebounding was a huge factor in their ability to restrict the Heat's scoring abilities—reeling in 35 on the night.

Led by Garnett with nine, Bass with eight and Pierce with eight, the Celtics put up 15 more defensive boards than the Heat.

This was by far their most impressive win of the season, and it came at just the right time of year.

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