Celtics vs Heat Game Preview
The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics will square off on April 27 in Game 3 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Get the best basketball analysis by reading more articles like this.
Celtics Analysis: They just lost a 3-game winning streak
When the Heat defeated the Celtics at home in Game 2, it was a blow to their ego. You would think that they would take care of business while on the road and quit playing the heat so lightly. Without Jimmy Butler, the Heat shouldn’t be in the same league as the Celtics, but they won Game 2 thanks to their superb three-point shooting. During the regular season, the Heat shot 37.2% from three, good for 12th place in the NBA. If the Heat go back to that in Game 3, the Celtics ought to win with ease. According to statistics, Jayson Tatum, the most valuable member for the Celtics, averages 26.9 points, pulls down 8.1 rebounds, and dishes out 4.9 assists per game.
Heat Analysis: Coming off a 10-point win
The Miami Heat’s defense has been excellent, despite their slightly lower scoring averages of 110.1 points per game. They also outperform Boston in their free-throw shooting, with an accuracy rate of 81.8% compared to Boston’s 80.7%. The Heat’s ability to control the tempo of the game and their 46.5% field goal shooting efficiency point to a well-rounded strategy. Their road record of 24-14, shows that they can persevere in tough circumstances, which is an important quality in the postseason. Even though Tyler Herro only played in 42 games, averaging 20.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, the Heat had a strong start under his leadership.
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Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Game Information
- Date: 04/27/2024
- Time: 06:00 PM ET
- Location: Kaseya Center.
- How to Watch Celtics vs Heat: ESPN
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
