The Eastern Conference first round series between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat is currently tied at 2-2. In their last meeting on April 27, the Celtics emerged victorious with a score of 104-84. Jaylen Brown led the way for Boston with an impressive 22 points, while Bam Adebayo scored 20 points for the Heat.
While both teams have had their ups and downs throughout the series so far, it’s clear that they are evenly matched. The Heat has a strong record against conference opponents, with a 32-20 mark, and a solid performance in games decided by 10 points or more (a record of 21-15). However, 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.
One area where Miami excels is in scoring, averaging just over 110 points per game, slightly more than the average number of points allowed by Boston (109.2). On the other hand, Boston excels in three-point shooting, averaging just under 17 made shots per game compared to Miami’s allowed average of just under 14 shots per game.
Key performers for Miami include Duncan Robinson, who scores an average of just over 13 points per game and Tyler Herro, who has been particularly successful lately with an average of nearly two made three-pointers per game over his last ten appearances. For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum has been a standout player this season with an impressive average of nearly two and a half made three-pointers per game over his last ten appearances as well as averaging 8 rebounds and almost five assists . Sam Hauser has also been successful recently with nearly two made three pointers per game over his last ten appearances
In terms of injuries, Miami has several notable players on their roster including Terry Rozier, Josh Richardson