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MIAMI -- Isaiah Thomas endured his worst shooting night of the season, and the Boston Celtics still made scoring on Miami look easy.Thomas had 25 points and eight assists, Avery Bradley added 18 points and the Celtics beat the Heat 112-104 on Monday night -- putting up more points on Miami than any other opponent all season.Thomas shot 7 for 23, but the Celtics put six players in double figures and never trailed after the midpoint of the first quarter.We took what the defense gave us, said Bostons Kelly Olynyk, who had 14 points. We just kind of found ways to score however they were guarding us.Jae Crowder scored 17 points for Boston, which beat Miami for the fourth consecutive time.Goran Dragic had 27 points and 17 assists for the Heat, setting season bests in both categories. Hassan Whiteside added 25 points and 17 rebounds, and Josh Richardson scored 12.That is the Goran Dragic we know, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. Its my responsibility to get him to that more frequently.The Heat tied a season low for a quarter with 12 points in the second, going into halftime down 48-31. They established a season best with 42 points in the third, yet Boston maintained a double-digit lead.They went on a run in the third quarter, but any way we can get road wins were going to take them, Thomas said.Marcus Smart picked up three fouls -- a flagrant, a personal and a technical -- 51 seconds apart late in the fourth, and that helped Miami get Bostons lead down to nine for the first time since the second quarter.But the Heat still fell to 2-7 at home.We just need to continue to grind, to get better, Dragic said. We have so many times were not focused enough. ... You cannot win games like that. We need to figure out something, for sure.TIP-INSCeltics: Al Horford (newborn child) missed the game but is expected to practice Tuesday. ... Shortly before tip-off, Thomas posed for a photo with a soldier who was near the Boston bench. ... Of the 10 Celtics who played, nine had an assist.Heat: Miami missed its first 14 3-pointers before Richardson finally got one to drop midway through the third quarter. A fan actually made one before any Heat player, connecting -- while seated, no less -- during a second-quarter timeout and winning a tablet. ... Whiteside has at least one blocked shot in 46 consecutive games.HEAT INJURIESWayne Ellington played 27 minutes and scored nine points in his Heat debut after missing 16 games with a bruised thigh. Dragic (left elbow) returned from a two-game absence, though he still has some pain. Justise Winslow (left wrist) missed his eighth straight game, while Tyler Johnson (tooth) and Dion Waiters (groin) also were ruled out. 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His moves pushed the Indians deeper into October.The bubble gum-chomping, drought-busting motivator is Clevelands MVP.Whether masterfully maneuvering his bullpen in Game 1, playing a hunch with his lineup in Game 2, using platoon players or daring to pitch to slugger David Ortiz in Game 3 as Boston fans roared, Francona had the perfect touch as the Indians won three straight and advanced to face Toronto in the AL Championship Series.Francona, affectionately known as Tito -- his dads name -- refused to take credit and turned the attention on his players.Ive done it before, said Francona, who led the Red Sox to World Series titles in 2004 and `07. You know what, what it meant to me is to celebrate with the Indians and our crew. I dont care where it is. I respect that we beat a heck of a team, but to celebrate with our guys, thats what was meaningful for me.The Indians have been defying odds -- and baseball logic -- for months. Despite a slew of injuries to key players, losing two starting pitchers for the postseason, and being given little chance to win the AL Central, they overpowered Detroit and Kansas City before dismissing the Red Sox, who led the majors in scoring but managed just seven runs in the playoffs.The obstacles have only empowered the Indians. Francona made sure they were never knocked off track. He did more than manage games, massaging egos and making everyone believe.Its extraordinary, Indians president Chris Antonetti said. Hes a master at it. He really understands people. He builds relationships. He creates connections. He communicates extraordinarily well. He has the right balance of providing a professional and prepared group, but also having fun. If there is anybody better, Im not sure Ive been around him.His rotation close to shambles, Francona understood the importance of winning the opener against Boston.After Trevvor Bauer, who began the season in the bullpen, got him into the fifth inning, Francona brought in tall left-hander Andrew Miller -- normally used in the seventh and eighth -- and Clevelands relievers closed out the 5-4 win.ddddddddddddDespite Boston lefty David Price being on the mound in Game 2, Francona went against the book and started left-handed hitter Lonnie Chisenall, who batted just .217 against lefties during the regular season. Chisenhall was in more for his defense but hit a three-run homer -- his first off a lefty all year -- in the second inning of Clevelands 6-0 win in Game 2.Sometimes, Francona said afterward, good players make you look smarter than you probably are.He trusted his gut after Game 3 was postponed a day, sticking with Josh Tomlin as his starter. The right-hander, who had nearly a 12.00 ERA in August and was briefly bumped from the rotation, held the Red Sox to one run through five innings. Francona sent him back out in the sixth before again turning to Miller, who gave up a sacrifice fly to Ortiz and then struck out Hanley Ramirez with runner at second.Everything Francona did in the series worked, including a moment that almost backfired before Game 1.As he shook hands with Red Sox manager John Farrell, Francona took a wad of gum from his mouth and tossed it at Dustin Pedroia, one of his favorite players. Pedroia grabbed and swatted it to the ground, much to Franconas relief.Thank God he caught that, Francona said with a laugh. It was going to hit Hanley right in the face, and I dont know Hanley that well.The playful gesture toward Pedroia is typical of Francona, who develops a deep trust inside the clubhouse with how he treats players. Hes firm but fair and he prides himself on keeping his door open. A few weeks ago, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Billy Donovan visited the Indians and when he walked by the managers office, Francona was playing cards with Tomlin.That was the day we took him out of the rotation, Francona said. I was explaining that to Billy. I said, `Two hours earlier we had taken him out of the rotation, and he was back there playing cribbage with me. That to me, shows that we can get through anything.And if Francona keeps playing his cards right, the Indians can go anywhere. ' ' '