Miami clinches a spot in the playoffs with its second straight win in Boston.

Brown will require surgery later this week for a torn ligament.

A loss by the Celtics to the Heat on Tuesday night means Boston is all but guaranteed to be part of the play-in tournament for the final spots in the NBA playoffs.

Boston is in danger of having to go to the play-in tournament after losing to Miami, 130-124.

Boston wastes a 33-point night by Kemba Walker and Chicago cruises to a 121-99 victory.

Currently tied for sixth in the East, Boston will deal with the new format where the Nos. 7-10 seeds need to win preliminary games to reach the first round.

Kemba Walker scores 32 points after missing four games because of an injury, and Boston completes a season sweep against Orlando with a 132-96 win.

Brown is dealing with a sprained ankle, while Jayson Tatum and Kemba Walker should be able to play against Orlando.

C.J. McCollum scores 33 points, and Damian Lillard adds 26 points and 13 rebounds in a 129-119 victory.

Jayson Tatum matches Larry Bird’s team scoring record, and Boston overcomes a 32-point deficit, beating San Antonio in overtime, 143-140.