The Eastern Conference first-round matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat has the Celtics leading the series 2-1. In their last game on April 27, the Celtics won 104-84 with Jaylen Brown leading the scoring with 22 points, while Bam Adebayo contributed 20 points for the Heat.
The Miami Heat have a solid record against conference opponents at 32-20. They also have a 21-15 record in games decided by 10 points or more. On the other hand, the Boston Celtics boast a 41-11 record in Eastern Conference play. They score an average of 120.6 points per game and have outscored their opponents by an impressive 11.4 points per game.
The Heat score an average of 110.1 points per game, slightly more than the 109.2 points the Celtics allow on average. Boston has been proficient from beyond the arc, averaging 16.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, compared to the 13.0 per game that the Heat allow.
Key performers for the Heat include Duncan Robinson, who is scoring 12.9 points per game, and Tyler Herro, who has been averaging 17.6 points and 4.2 rebounds over the last 10 games. For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum leads the charge with averages of 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.9 assists. Sam Hauser has been consistent from 3-point range, averaging 2.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Looking at their recent form, the Heat have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games, while the Celtics have been performing slightly better with a 7-3 record. In terms of key statistics, the Heat have been averaging 108.0 points, 42.3 rebounds, and 25.8 assists in their last 10 games, shooting 46.9% from the field. The Celtics, on the other hand, average 114.2 points, 43.8 rebounds, and 27.7 assists in their last 10 games, shooting 49.1% from the field.
In terms of injuries, the Heat will be without Terry Rozier (neck), Josh Richardson (out for season with shoulder injury), Delon Wright (personal reasons), and Jimmy Butler (mcl). The Celtics have no players listed on the injury report.