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The upcoming Eastern Conference matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat on Thursday will be crucial for both teams. The Celtics, with a record of 34-10 have been in excellent form, winning 5 out of their last 6 games. Their most recent victory was a 119-110 triumph over the Dallas Mavericks last Monday. On the other hand, the Heat have been heavily struggling, losing their last 4 matches including an unexpected 105-96 defeat against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. The Celtics have already defeated the Heat once this season, thanks to a confident 119-111 win back on October 27th, 2023.
The game at the Kaseya Center in Miami is scheduled to start at 7:30 pm Eastern Time.
Celtic’s star Jayson Tatum recently achieved his 14th double-double of the season during the game against Dallas. He showcased his skills by scoring an impressive 39 points, securing 11 rebounds, distributing 5 assists, making 3 steals, and blocking 2 shots. Tatum’s consistency as a 2 way player is evident as he has scored 18 or more points in the past 6 games, while still keeping his defensive duties in check.
As for Miami, Tyler Herro has emerged as one of the team’s leading scorers, maintaining an impressive average of 22 points per game. Alongside his scoring prowess, he also contributes significantly in other areas, averaging 5.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. Having started in all 24 games, Herro’s impact on the court is undeniable. In the recent defeat against Memphis on Wednesday, he scored 18 points, secured 6 rebounds, and provided 3 assists.
It’s going to be a tough match for a shaky Heat, with Boston looking for revenge after bottling the postseason back in 2023. We give the edge to the Celtics this time around.
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Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Game Information
- Date: 01/25/2024
- Time: 07:30 PM ET
- Location: Kaseya Center.
- How to Watch Celtics vs Heat: TNT
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
