NEWSLETTER
The Boston Celtics will take on the Miami Heat in a decisive Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Celtics will seek another victory over the Heat after a 110-97 win in their matchup on Thursday. Derrick White led the way with a team-leading 24 points in the win for the Celtics, while Duncan Robinson notched 18 points in the loss for the Heat.
When is Celtics vs. Heat and when does it start?
This game between the Celtics and Heat will begin on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 8:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Celtics vs. Heat
The Celtics and Heat will take to the hardwood at FTX Arena for this matchup on May 27, and if you’d like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on TNT.
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Celtics vs. Heat Game Preview
Celtics Stats, Odds & Insights
The Celtics have been favorites in 72 games this season and won 51 (70.8%) of those contests.
The 117.9 points per game the Celtics score are 8.1 more points than the Heat give up (109.8 points per game).
The Celtics connect on 16 three-pointers per game (second-most in the league), 4.4 more than their opponents (11.6).
So far in 2022-23, the Celtics’ offense has been much better at home, where they score 120.5 points per game, compared to road games, where they score 115.4 per game. On the defensive side of the ball, they have been better at home, where they allow 110.5 points per game, versus playing on the road, where they let opponents to score 112.4 per game.
The Celtics have seen a decrease in scoring lately, racking up 108.8 points per game in their last 10 outings, 9.1 points fewer than the 117.9 they’ve scored this season.
Heat Stats, Odds & Insights
The Heat have a -26 scoring differential, putting up 109.5 points per game (30th in league) and giving up 109.8 (second in NBA).
The Heat average just 1.9 fewer points per game (109.5) than the Celtics allow on average (111.4).
In 2022-23 the Heat are 16th in the NBA in 3-point makes (12 per game) and fourth-worst in 3-point percentage (34.4%).
In 2022-23 the Heat are putting up more points at home (111.4 per game) than away (107.5). But they are also allowing more at home (110.2) than on the road (109.3).
In their last 10 games, the Heat are putting up 107.6 points per game, compared to their season average of 109.5.
Celtics Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 74 | 30.1 | 8.8 | 4.6 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 3.2 |
| Jaylen Brown | 67 | 26.6 | 6.9 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.4 |
| Derrick White | 82 | 12.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.8 |
| Marcus Smart | 61 | 11.5 | 3.1 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 1.9 |
| Al Horford | 63 | 9.8 | 6.2 | 3 | 0.5 | 1 | 2.3 |
Heat Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | 64 | 22.9 | 5.9 | 5.3 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| Bam Adebayo | 75 | 20.4 | 9.2 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0 |
| Max Strus | 80 | 11.5 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 2.5 |
| Kyle Lowry | 55 | 11.2 | 4.1 | 5.1 | 1 | 0.4 | 1.9 |
| Victor Oladipo | 42 | 10.7 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
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