The Boston Celtics survived a late onslaught from the Miami Heat to come away with a 74-72 win in the second round of the NBA Las Vegas Summer League, Saturday night at the Thomas and Mack Center on the campus of UNLV.
Pierria Henry, who ranks fourth on the Celtics in points per game this summer, continues to make a strong impression, leading all Boston scorers with 15. Meanwhile, former first-round pick Guerschon Yabusele had another great night on the boards, hitting a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Jarrod Uthoff was the other scorer in double-figures for the Celtics, with 11, while Semi Ojeleye finished with nine points on 3-of-10 shooting.
Derrick Walton Jr. led the way for Miami with 15 points, shooting 46 percent from the floor despite a 1-for-7 effort from three-point range.
The Celtics will face the Portland Trail Blazers in tomorrow’s quarterfinals.