The Celtics are living to fight another day.
Boston cruised to a 116-99 victory in a must-win Game Four of the Eastern Conference finals against the Heat in Miami.
Jayson Tatum led the C's in scoring with 34 points, rebounds with 11, and assists with seven to go along with a steal and a pair of blocks.
Jaylen Brown chipped in with 16 points as every member of Boston's starting lineup scored in double digits.
Jimmy Butler led the Heat in scoring with 29 points and came within one rebound of recording a double-double.
Miami is now leading the conference finals 3-1 with Game Five set for Thursday night at TD Garden.
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