Celtics Set Franchise Record in First Quarter Against Heat
The Boston Celtics extended their recent dominance in Miami with a historic opening quarter on Wednesday night. The visitors poured in 53 points in the first 12 minutes at South Beach.
Explosive start in Miami
The burst gave Boston a 20-point lead after one quarter. The Celtics closed the period on a 24-3 run over the final 4:12.
That 53-point first frame set a franchise record for points in a first quarter. According to Celtics stats guru Dick Lipe, it also tied for the second-most first-quarter points in NBA history.
Standout individual performances
Jaylen Brown paced the charge. He scored 20 points in the period in just 11 minutes, shooting 8-of-11 from the field and 2-of-3 from deep.
Sam Hauser delivered a perfect quarter. He went 6-of-6 from the floor and 5-of-5 from three-point range, finishing with 17 points.
- Hauser’s five made threes tied a franchise mark for a single quarter.
- His 17 points were a career-high for points in a period.
Team efficiency and ball control
Boston shot 20-of-28 overall in the quarter, a 71.4 percent clip. The team was 11-of-15 from beyond the arc, a 73.3 percent rate.
Six different Celtics knocked down three-pointers. The squad committed zero turnovers in the first quarter, maximizing each possession.
Context and records
The win continued a nine-game winning streak in Miami over the past three years. The stretch underscores Boston’s sustained success on South Beach.
Filmogaz.com credits the performance as one of the franchise’s most dominant quarters since 1970. The combination of shooting accuracy and ball security produced the spectacular start.
