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Olynyk Scores Career-High 32 For Heat In Victorious Return To Boston

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BOSTON (CBSMiami/AP) — The Miami Heat took down one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference with the help of a former player.

Kelly Olynyk scored a career-high 32 points in his rousing return to Boston, and the undermanned Heat hung on Wednesday for a 90-89 victory over the Celtics.

On a night when the Celtics honored their former forward in his first game back, the popular Olynyk received a standing ovation from Boston fans and led the Heat (16-15) to another win against the top team in the Eastern Conference.

Josh Richardson had 19 points and six assists for Miami, which took two of three in the season series.