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Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Game 3: How to watch 2020 NBA playoffs, preview, predictions, and odds

Miami Heat and Boston Celtics will squareoff again on Saturday for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finalsof the NBA playoffs. Check outall match details, preview, predictions, odds, and how to watch the game.

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The Heat have a 2-0 lead in the series. (Getty)
The Heat have a 2-0 lead in the series. (Getty)

Miami Heat and Boston Celtics will meet again on Saturday at 8:30 pm ET for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals of the 2020 NBA playoffs.This will be a must-win game for Brad Steven’s team as they know their chances of coming back from a 3-0 deficit are pretty slim.

The Miami Heat rallied from a 17-point deficit with a magnificent effort in the third quarter. Goran Dragic, Bam Adebayo, and Jimmy Butler refused to back down and dominated the second half almost at will.

The Boston Celtics just couldn’t crack Miami’s zone defense and made some questionable decisions down the stretch. They fell apart and couldn’t execute in the final minute of the game and are now in a 0-2 hole.

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Head-To-Head:Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics

Miami Heat and Boston Celtics don’t hold much history in the NBA playoffs. Thus far, they’ve only met 19 times, with the Heat holding an11-8 leadin their all-time series, including a series win in their last meeting in the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals.

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Match Information:Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics

Date: Saturday, Sep 19, 2020
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET, 5:30 p.m. PT
Location:HP Field House, Orlando

Injuries

Miami Heat

Chris Silva: Pelvis, Out indefinitely

Gabe Vincent: Shoulder, Day-to-day

Boston Celtics

Gordon Hayward: Ankle, Questionable

Vincent Poirier: Personal, Day-to-day

Javonte Green: Knee, Targeting late-September

Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics: Predictions And Odds

It seems like oddsmakers are backing up the Boston Celtics to cut the deficit in the series, as they enter this game as 3-point favorites. Moreover, they’re expecting another defensive-oriented matchup, with the game total projected at just206.5 points.

DraftKings FanDuel
Handicap Celtics -3 Celtics -2.5
Game Total o/u 206.5 o/u 206.5
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How Can I Watch Or Live Stream FreeMiami Heat vs Boston Celtics In The U.S?

Game 3:Saturday, September 19, 8:30 PM (ET), 5:30 PM (PT), Miami Heat at Boston Celtics: ESPN, ESPN Radio, ESPN app, and NBA League Pass.

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