Derrick White scored a season-high 33 points and tied a career-high with nine 3-pointers to help the Boston Celtics pull away in the second half for a 129-116 win over the Miami Heat on Friday night.

Derrick White made 9 of 14 3-point attempts and scored a game-high 33 points while leading the Boston Celtics to a 129-116 home victory over the short-handed Miami Heat on Friday night.

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Miami is enjoying a superb night from center Kel’el Ware. He has 21 points and 13 rebounds with time to go in the fourth quarter. Most eye-popping from the box score, Ware has already sank six threes on the night. Ware is nearing his career-high in scoring (25).

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