Celtics backcourt carries load in solid win over Heat

Jayson Tatum poured in 29 points and Jaylen Brown added 28 as the Boston Celtics defeated the host Miami Heat 111-104 on Friday night in a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference finals.

The duo combined to make 22 of 40 field-goal attempts (55 percent) to lead the Celtics to their second straight win to open the season. Derrick White contributed 10 points and seven rebounds, as did reserve Grant Williams.

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