Irving helps Celtics hold off Heat:
BOSTON —had 25 points, including a pair of key late free throws, and the Boston Celtics held off the Miami Heat 110-105 on Monday night.added 19 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for the Celtics , who are trying to beat out the Indiana Pacers for the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference standings.Dwyane WadeMiami maintained its half-game lead over Orlando for the final playoff spot in the East after the Magic's 121-109 loss to Toronto.
The Celtics continued to have some issues with it but were able to knock down a pair of 3-pointers to help push their lead back up to 101-92. Following a tip-in by Wade, Irving found nothing but air on a fading 3-point attempt, giving it back to Miami. But the Heat's ensuing possession ended withTwo nights after Wade received a warm welcome in Madison Square Garden and picked up a victory in his final game against the New York Knicks, Boston gave him a similar greeting at TD Garden on Monday.
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