Joe Johnson signs with Miami Heat to add offense

Feb 28, 2016, 04:30
Joe Johnson signs with Miami Heat to add offense

Celtics forward Jared Sullinger had a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds, forward Jae Crowder scored 14 points, and swingman Evan Turner had 14 points and nine assists off the bench.

Goran Dragic has stepped up during this stretch, averaging 19.8 points, 7.0 assists and 5.4 rebounds in the past five games. Six Celtics reached double figures.

"We have a great locker room so we don't take that for granted", said Turner.

"I don't really do a lot of talking about that", said Stevens ahead of the 3 p.m. tip. "I've been on teams where it was the other way around".

"I think that's the way we need to play, " Porzingis said.

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After a strong finish to the first half of the season, Boston stumbled slightly out of the All-Star break.

"The tide's turned a little bit". Smart buried all three free throws to give the Celtics a 93-84 lead and essentially put the game away. Heat center Hassan Whiteside, who seemed to dominate the paint with 13 points, 15 rebounds and eight blocks was a minus-17 for the game.

It was Miami's second straight loss. "We're normally in a place where we feel like we're competitive in those areas, and tonight they beat us to the spot on all those type of plays, everything in between, and you have to credit them for that".

It was the Celtics' 10th consecutive victory at home. He may have to pick up some of the offensive slack if Bosh is unable to return this season. He could be pushed into action after Miami was down to 10 active players due to injury or illness against the Celtics. Heat F Udonis Haslem (allergic reaction) did not practice Friday but was available Saturday following an adverse reaction to a substance he put in his hair....

Johnson has signed with the Miami Heat, and may debut with his new team Sunday night, February 28, when they visit the New York Knicks.

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Toronto acquired goalie Jonathan Bernier the following off-season and since then they have had a two-goalie tandem. Morin was acquired by the Leafs from Chicago in a swap that sent Richard Panik to the Blackhawks.

Surprisingly, the Boston Celtics are in third place in the Eastern Conference and Brad Stevens has done wonders for this organization. "You always have to play well, so really, to me, it's about the next possession".

Heat: Whiteside posted his fourth straight double-double coming off the bench. Had 20 turnovers.... Luol Deng appeared in his 800th career National Basketball Association game. "It's getting better slowly but surely", Olynyk said....

After allowing an average of 109 points on 49.1 percent shooting in its previous five games, NY (25-35) limited the Magic to 41.9 from the field.

Boston hosts the Jazz on Monday.

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