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Highlights: Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Game 1

Boston Celtics and Miami Heatfaced off yesterday for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finalsof the NBA playoffs. Check outall match details, highlights, preview, predictions, odds, and how to watch the game.

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Jimmy Butler (left) and Jaylen Brown. (Getty)
Jimmy Butler (left) and Jaylen Brown. (Getty)

Boston Celtics and Miami Heat met yesterday for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA playoffs. The Celtics had a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter but Miami was able to come back and force overtime. At the end of the game, a massive block by Bam Adebayo sealed the upset and Erik Spoelstra’s team got a 117-114 win. Check out the highlights below.

Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat: Preview

Boston Celtics and Miami Heat will meet tonight at 6:30 p.mET for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals of the 2020NBA playoffs.Thisexciting matchup will be followed by the ultimate thrill, as Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets are set to face off for a Game 7 right after.Here, you’ll find everything there is to know about the game: head-to-head, match information, preview, and how to watch.

Brad Stevens’ team held his own vs. the reigning champions and delivered when it mattered the most in Game 7. Now, their three-headed monster of Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Kemba Walker may receive a huge boost from Gordon Hayward’s return at some point in the series.

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The Miami Heat lived up to their status as a dark horse by sweeping the Indiana Pacers and then knocking down the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in 5 games to come back to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2014.

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Head-To-Head: Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat

The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat have faced off 17 times in the NBA playoffs, with their most recent encounter in the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals. That time, the LeBron James-led Heat advanced to the NBA Finals after a 7-game thrilling series. That way, the Heat holds a 9-8 lead in their all-time rivalry in the playoffs.

Match Information: Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat

Date: Tuesday, Sep 15, 2020
Time:6:30p.m. ET, 3:30 p.m. PT
Location:HP Field House, Orlando

Injuries

Boston Celtics

Gordon Hayward: Ankle, Out indefinitely

Jaylen Brown: Groin (Questionable), Day-to-day

Vincent Poirier: Personal, Day-to-day

Javonte Green: Knee, Targeting late-September

Miami Heat

Chris Silva: Pelvis, Out indefinitely

Gabe Vincent: Shoulder, Day-to-day

Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Game 1: Predictions And Odds

It seems like oddsmakers expect the Boston Celtics to hit first in the Eastern Conference Finals, as they enter this game as 1.5-point favorites . Unsurprisingly, they’re expecting it to be a low-scoring affair, with the game total projected at just 209.5 points.

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DraftKings FanDuel
Handicap Celtics -1.5 Celtics -1
Game Total o/u 209.5 o/u 209.0

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How Can I Watch Or Live Stream Free Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Game 1 In The U.S?

Game 1:Tuesday, September 15, 6:30 PM (ET), 3:30 PM (PT), Miami Heat at Boston Celtics: ESPN, ESPN Radio, ESPN app, and NBA League Pass.

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