Celtics vs. Heat score, results: Jayson Tatum bounces back as Celtics level series with big win in Game 4

Benyam Kidane

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The Celtics came into Game 4 in desperate need of a bounceback game and they did just that. 

Racing out to an early double-digit lead, the Celtics controlled the game wire-to-wire and led by as many as 32 points, before cruising to a 102-82 victory at TD Garden.

Jayson Tatum responded in style after a poor outing in Game 3, going off for a game-high 31 points, eight rebounds and five assists, leading five players in double figures on the night. 

Victor Oladipo was the lone bright spark for the Heat, leading the way with 23 points off the bench, while no Heat starter finished in double-figure scoring.  

The series now shifts back to Miami for Game 5 on Wednesday.

The Sporting News tracked all of the action from Game 4 below.

Celtics vs. Heat score

Game 4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final
Celtics 29 28 19 26 102
Heat 11 22 19 30 82

Celtics vs. Heat live score, updates from Game 4 of Eastern Conference Finals

FINAL: Celtics 102, Heat 82

11:59 p.m. — That's a wrap for Game 4. The Celtics bounce back to level the series at 2-2 as we now head back to Miami. 

11:48 p.m. — Gabe Vincent is making his case for more minutes with a pair of quick threes. He's got six points and six assists tonight.

10:40 p.m. — Al Horford is hosting a block party in Boston. He's got four swats tonight.

10:28 p.m. — The Heat have emptied their bench, sitting Lowry, Adebayo, and Butler to start the fourth. They're likely done for the night. 

End of third quarter: Celtics 76, Heat 52

10:17 p.m. — SO CLOSE!

Payton Pritchard's half-court heave went down before being waived off

10:15 p.m. — Jimmy Butler can't get anything to go tonight. He's shot 3-of-14 from the field and is yet to attempt a single free throw. He appears to be struggling after missing the second half of Game 3 with knee inflammation.

10:09 p.m. — Boston has done a much better job tonight holding onto the ball and limiting the Heat's fastbreak opportunities. After turning the ball over 24 times in Game 3, they only have four midway through the third. 

10:04 p.m. — Robert Williams III says NOPE!

Halftime: Celtics 57, Heat 33

Victor Oladipo is keeping things interesting for the HEat with a team-high 18 points off the bench, while Jayson Tatum leads the Celtics with 24.

9:40 p.m. — After dominating Game 3, Bam Adebayo hasn't been able to impact the game with just three points and four rebounds.

9:32 p.m.  — After a poor outing in Game 3, Jayson Tatum has bounced back in style. He's up to a game-high 20 points late in the second quarter. Celtics lead 53-28. with 2:34 remaining.

9:22 p.m. — No Tyler Herro, no problem, Victor Oladipo's 13 points off the bench are keeping them in the game.

He's 3-for-3, while the rest of the Heat have shot 3-of-22.

9:18 p.m. — Jaylen Brown hits his first field goal after starting the game 0-of-7. The Celtics' lead is back out to 18 points. 

End of first quarter: Celtics 29, Heat 11

A quarter to forget for the Heat who recorded the fewest first-quarter playoff points in franchise history on 3-of-20 from the field. 

Jayson Tatum leads the Celtics with 12 points, while White has 10.

9:08 p.m. — Miami's finding success attacking the rim and getting to the free-throw line as they go on a quick 7-0 run to cut the deficit to 15.

8:58 p.m. — Victor Oladipo breaks the drought for Miami with a 3-pointer for their first field goal of the game with 3:20 remaining. They were 0-for-14 prior to his bucket.

8:50 p.m. — Robert Williams III is punishing the Heat's defense early. His presence as a lob threat is causing havoc in the paint.

8:45 p.m. — It's been a frantic start for the Heat, who haven't been able to settle into their offense just yet. They're 0-for-8 to start the game. 

8:43 p.m. — And we're underway in Boston as Derrick White gets off to a hot start with the first three buckets of the game to give Boston a quick 7-0 lead.

Pregame

7:30 p.m.: The Celtics will start Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford and Robert Williams.

7:30 p.m.: The Celtics announced that Jayson Tatum (neck) and Robert Williams (knee) are available for Game 4. Marcus Smart (ankle) is OUT.

5:32 p.m.: According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, Robert Williams is "expected to play" in Game 4 after missing Game 3 due to knee soreness.

5:30 p.m.: The Heat announced that Tyler Herro will miss Game 4 with a groin strain.

What channel is Celtics vs. Heat on?

  • Date: Monday, May 23
  • TV channel: ABC
  • Live streaming: Sling TV

Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals will air on ABC. Viewers can also stream Game 4 on Sling TV.

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Celtics vs. Heat start time

  • Date: Monday, May 23
  • Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT

Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, May 23. The game will be played at the TD Garden in Boston, MA.

Celtics vs. Heat schedule, TV channels

Here is the full schedule for the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals.

Date Game Time (ET) / Result TV channel
May 17 Game 1 Heat 118, Celtics 107 ESPN
May 19 Game 2 Celtics 127, Heat 102 ESPN
May 21 Game 3 Heat 109, Celtics 103 ABC
May 23 Game 4 Celtics 102, Heat 82  
May 25 Game 5 8:30 p.m. ESPN
May 27 Game 6* 8:30 p.m. ESPN
May 29 Game 7* 8:30 p.m. ESPN

*If necessary

Benyam Kidane

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Benyam Kidane is a senior NBA editor and has been covering the league for The Sporting News since 2016. In his spare time you can find him watching Allen Iverson highlights on repeat.