The Boston Celtics currently lead the Miami Heat 2-1 in their Eastern Conference playoff series. In their last meeting on April 27, the Celtics secured a 104-84 victory with Jaylen Brown leading the way with 22 points. Meanwhile, Bam Adebayo scored 20 points for the Heat.
The Heat have a strong record against conference opponents, with a 32-20 record. However, they are not as successful in games decided by 10 points or more, with a 21-15 record in such games. On the other hand, the Celtics boast an impressive 41-11 record in Eastern Conference play and average an impressive 120.6 points per game while outscoring their opponents by an average of 11.4 points.
Miami scores an average of 110.1 points per game, which is slightly more than the amount that the Celtics allow (109.2). Boston also excels in three-point shooting, averaging an impressive 16.5 made shots per game compared to the Heat’s allowed total of just 13.0 per game.
Key performers for the Heat include Duncan Robinson, who is scoring an average of 12.9 points per game, and Tyler Herro, who has been averaging a staggering