Six Boston Celtics players stood out and were superior in defeating the Miami Heat at TD Arena in Boston. The six players were Jaylen Brown (7), Derrick White (9), Jordan Walsh (30), Neemias Queta (88), Sam Hauser (27), and Hugo Gonzales (28).
progresifjaya.co.id, JAKARTA – The Boston Celtics ended their two-game losing streak against the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons on Saturday morning, December 20, 2025 WIB. The Miami Heat were the ones to break the two-game losing streak after being defeated by the Boston Celtics with a score of 129-116 at TD Arena.
This 185th meeting between the two teams—the first meeting was on November 15, 1988—was also a stage for solid and agile action from the Boston Celtics players. Six players stood out and impressed in defeating the Miami Heat.
Neemias Queta is the first name on the list of six standout players. The
The Boston Celtics center is 7 feet 11 inches tall, born in Lisbon, Portugal, has slowly emerged as one of the most solid players on the Boston Celtics squad. In the first two months of the season, he has even shown that he feels comfortable and enjoys being in the starting lineup. This has prompted the Boston Celtics to start finding ways to involve him more in the offensive game.
Jaylen Brown
Earlier in the season, Queta’s teammates often seemed unable to find his way to the basket in pick-and-rolls. Things are different now. Against the Miami Heat, Queta’s movement was involved offensively from the start. Players consistently found him in scoring positions around the basket. And Queta capitalized on that. Queta scored four of the first six points for the Boston Celtics.
The next standout player mentioned is Jordan Walsh. He still seemed capable of giving his best, even when his shots weren’t going in.
His performance on Saturday morning in the Indonesian time zone seemed to bring him back to his feet. Walsh started the game 0-4 from three-point range. He also missed several golden opportunities similar to the ones he had previously capitalized on.
Derrick White
But again, all those misses don’t mean Jordan Walsh’s performance is no longer good. He remains a three-point shooter with 65% accuracy.
Despite his misses, Walsh still made a positive contribution to the Boston Celtics in terms of rebounding. He managed to record seven rebounds and two blocked shots. In this author’s fair assessment, Jordan Walsh still made a good contribution to his team in terms of non-scoring contributions.
Jordan Walsh
Next is the third player on the list of six standout players. He is 19-year-old rookie Hugo Gonzales. The Madrid, Spain-born guard’s role increased during the Boston Celtics’ brief NBA Cup break. He played 15 minutes in the loss to the Milwaukee Bucks and 16 minutes in the loss to the Detroit Pistons.
However, against the Miami Heat this morning, he was given more playing time, 29 minutes. In a hard-fought and hard-fought match, the rookie was able to establish his presence in the team’s game. With his signature style, Hugo continuously disrupted the Miami Heat’s game throughout the entire game.
The match between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat at TD Arena, Saturday, December 21, 2025 WIB.
It may sound a bit silly and cliché, but don’t get me wrong. His game is proven by his ability to always be in the right place at the right time on almost every occasion. Hugo can create countless deflections on defense. His two steals and one block are proof of that.
Offensively, he also plays his role very well. He can fill gaps when needed and is always ready to capitalize on opportunities.
Neemias Queta
The fourth player mentioned is Sam Hauser. Before the win over the Miami Heat this morning, Sam Hauser had only made nine of his last 30 attempts from beyond the three-point arc. He had also missed all 10 of his last three-point attempts.
It’s certainly a difficult situation for Sam Hauser right now. He’s shooting at a career-low 34% from beyond the arc. To make matters worse, he was forced to leave the court against the Detroit Pistons on Monday due to an ankle injury.
But interestingly, he seemed to make up for it against the Miami Heat today. In his 25 minutes on the court, Hauser hit 5 of 6 three-pointers, a crucial contribution the Boston Celtics desperately needed in the second quarter. Hauser’s performance reflected his confidence and the confidence his teammates placed in him, regardless of whether his shots were made or not.
Sam Hauser
The fifth player mentioned on the list is shooting guard Jaylen Brown. In fact, the 6-foot-1 player’s impressive performance against the Miami Heat was still considered a standard performance. Nothing more.
What set him apart was his efforts to maximize his role as a team leader while replacing superstar Jayson Tatum, who was still out with an Achilles injury. This was a heavy burden for Brown to shoulder as the Boston Celtics played game after game. And it proved to be a compelling opportunity to showcase his leadership skills to the public. His scoring contributions against the Miami Heat this morning included 30 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, and 9 FGM/FGA (Field Goals Made/Attempted).
The final name on the list is Derrick White. The Boston Celtics point guard, born in Colorado on July 2, 1994, has proven himself to be a consistent starter.
Hugo Gonzales
Against the Miami Heat, White’s superior abilities were demonstrated by his contribution of 33 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists. His defensive performance was also impressive, with 4 blocks. Meanwhile, his FGM/FGA (Field Goals Made/Attempted) record stands at 11 against the Miami Heat.
The Boston Celtics currently sit in fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings. If the team nicknamed “The Green Machine” can repeat their victory over the Toronto Raptors at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto on Sunday, December 21, 2025, the rankings will automatically swap. The Boston Celtics return to third place, while the Toronto Raptors drop to third. 4th place. And based on predictions, the Boston Celtics have a slightly better winning percentage, with a 54% win rate compared to the Toronto Raptors’ 46%. (Bembo)
