Paul Pierce scored 36 points as Boston beat Miami 112-108 to seal Atlantic division crown
But the Celtics were minus stars as well, with Kevin Garnett out for his 13th game in a row due to a right kjnee strain and guard Ray Allen sidelined after suffering an elbow injury in a Tuesday loss at Chicago.
The game was deadlocked at 100-100 after regulation but the Celtics jumped on top to stay quickly in the five-minute extra session, Eddie House and Pierce sinking 3-pointers and Rondo adding a layup for a 108-100 Boston edge.
Rajon Rondo scored 27 points for Boston, which had 16 points from House and 13 more from Kendrick Perkins. Pierce grabbed a game-high 11 rebounds.
The Heat, 36-31 to stand fifth in the East, were led by 21 points from Michael Beasley and 19 by Mario Chalmers.
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