In the American Basketball League (NBA), Boston Celtics defeated Miami Heat 110-106 on the road. NBA continued with 2 matches. Eastern Conference leader Celtics beat the Heat by 4 points in the match in which all-star player Jayson Tatum performed 26 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. Kristaps Porzingis 25 points, 9 rebounds for Celtics; Jaylen Brown contributed to the victory with 20 points, 9 rebounds and Jrue Holiday with 15 points, 6 assists and 3 rebounds.
Tyler Herro for Heat: 24 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists; Bam Adebayo had 22 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, and Duncan Robinson and Caleb Martin had 15 points each. In the other match of the night, Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Sacramento Kings 127-113 at home and achieved their 36th victory this season.