Joe Johnson signs with Miami Heat

The veteran guard became available on Thursday when the Brooklyn Nets bought out his contract. He could be pushed into action after Miami was down to 10 active players due to injury or illness against the Celtics.

And Wade helped recruit Johnson by “flooding his inbox with messages”. Johnson is averaging 11.8 points on 40.6 percent shooting – his lowest marks since the 2002-03 season.ABOUT THE KNICKS (25-35): Anthony repeatedly reiterated his commitment to NY while hearing his name pop up in trade rumors prior to the deadline, and delivered 19 points, 11 rebounds and six assists Friday.

The Celtics increased their hold on third place in the Eastern Conference to two games on the Heat despite an offensively challenged afternoon.

Down three at halftime, the Celtics used a 9-3 run at the start of the second period to go up 57-52, their largest lead of the game to that stage, with a 3-pointer by Isaiah Thomas later pushing the Celtics to a 62-56 lead, after his 0-for-9 start from the field. They were a combined 4 for 11 from the field, scoring four points in the opening 24 minutes.

Six Boston players finished in double figures to display their excellent distribution and chemistry as they picked up the big win over the Heat.

ABOUT THE HEAT (32-25): Bosh is reportedly meeting with specialists to determine if the recurrence of a blood clot issue that caused him to sit out the second half last season was happening in his calf, but Miami is not willing to make any statement.

This was the second game of the three-game season series and the first of the Heat’s two visits to Boston, with the teams to conclude their regular season on April 13 at TD Garden.

And the Miami Heat have another shooter for their playoff push.

Celtics: Scored 20 points off Miami’s turnovers…Boston’s bench outscored Miami’s 49-26. In a game with heavy playoff implications, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens saw the need to create some energy on the floor and in the building. Additionally, Johnson and Wade now become the only active players in the league to each score at least 18,500 career points on the same roster.

“We have a great locker room so we don’t take that for granted”, said Turner.

Olynyk said he is trying to “get (the shoulder) moving, get it strong, strengthen those muscles so it can support itself and it’s not going to get knocked around”. “Obviously we want to play well against everybody”.

“They are continuing to find ways and to explore options”, team president Pat Riley told reporters of Bosh and his representatives. The C’s will square off against the 28-29 Utah Jazz, who seek to get to.