NEWSLETTER
The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat are doing battle in the Eastern Conference Finals, with a decisive Game 7 coming up.
The teams play again after the Celtics took down the Heat 104-103 Saturday. In the Celtics’ victory, Jayson Tatum recorded 31 points (and added 12 rebounds and five assists), while Jimmy Butler scored 24 in the losing effort for the Heat.
When is Celtics vs. Heat and when does it start?
This matchup between the Celtics and Heat will go down on Monday, May 29, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 8:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Celtics vs. Heat
The Celtics and Heat will take to the court at TD Garden for this matchup on May 29, and if you want 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 entered the game as favorites 72 times this season and won 51, or 70.8%, of those games.
The Celtics put up 8.1 more points per contest (117.9) than the Heat surrender (109.8).
The Celtics knock down 4.4 more threes per game than the opposition, 16 (second-most in the league) compared to their opponents’ 11.6.
The Celtics have scored at a much higher rate at home than away from home in the 2022-23 season (120.5 at home versus 115.4 on the road), though they have allowed fewer points in home games than away from home (110.5 opponent points per home game versus 112.4 on the road).
On the offensive side of the ball, the Celtics have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 107.8 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 117.9 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
Heat Stats, Odds & Insights
The Heat put up 109.5 points per game (30th in league) while allowing 109.8 per contest (second in NBA). They have a -26 scoring differential.
The Heat score just 1.9 fewer points per game (109.5) than the Celtics give up 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%).
At home the Heat are better offensively, averaging 111.4 points per game, compared to 107.5 on the road. But they’re not as good defensively, allowing 110.2 points per game at home, and 109.3 on the road.
The Heat are posting 107.4 points per contest in their last 10 games, which is 2.1 fewer points than their average for the season (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 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 67 | 14.9 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2 |
| 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 |
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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