What do you get when you combine the Celtics’ thinnest roster of the season with one of Jayson Tatum’s shakiest showings of 2024-25? Evidently, an easy Boston victory.

T he Boston Celtics could be without both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown for their matchup with the Miami Heat. They are among multiple players who could end up missing the game.

While the Heat are a notch below their usual level of play, they are still a dangerous club the Celtics need to take seriously if they want to win.