NEWSLETTER
The Boston Celtics will take on the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs.
These squads match up for the second straight game after the Celtics defeated the Heat 114-94 on Sunday. Jayson Tatum led the way with a team-high 23 points in the victory for the Celtics, while Bam Adebayo notched 24 points in the loss for the Heat.
When is Celtics vs. Heat?
This game between the Celtics and Heat will begin on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. You can expect the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to watch Celtics vs. Heat
The Celtics and Heat will hit the hardwood at TD Garden for this matchup on April 24, and if you would like to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on TNT.
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Celtics vs. Heat Game Preview
Celtics Stats, Odds & Insights
The Celtics have been favorites in 79 games this season and won 63 (79.7%) of those contests.
The 120.6 points per game the Celtics put up are 12.2 more points than the Heat give up (108.4 points per game).
The Celtics knock down 16.5 three-pointers per game (first in the league) while shooting 38.8% from beyond the arc (second-best in the NBA). They are making 3.6 more threes per contest than their opponents, who drain 12.9 per game while shooting 35.2%.
The Celtics have scored at a much higher clip at home than on the road in the 2023-24 season (123.1 at home versus 118.0 on the road), though they have allowed fewer points in home games than on the road (107.9 opponent points per home game versus 110.5 on the road).
In their last 10 games, the Celtics have been scoring 115.9 points per contest, an average that’s a little lower than the 120.6 they’ve scored over the course of the 2023-24 season.
Heat Stats, Odds & Insights
The Heat are outscoring opponents by 1.7 points per game, with a +144 scoring differential overall. They put up 110.1 points per game (26th in NBA) and allow 108.4 per outing (third in league).
The Heat score just 0.9 more points per game (110.1) than the Celtics allow on average (109.2).
The Heat make 12.5 3-pointers per game and shoot 37.0% from beyond the arc, ranking 18th and 12th, respectively, in the league.
At home the Heat put up 112.1 points per game, 4.0 more than away (108.1). On defense they allow 110.2 points per game at home, 3.6 more than away (106.6).
The Heat have performed better offensively over their previous 10 games, averaging 111.3 points per contest, 1.2 more than their season average of 110.1.
Celtics Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 74 | 26.9 | 8.1 | 4.9 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 3.1 |
| Jaylen Brown | 70 | 23.0 | 5.5 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 2.1 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 57 | 20.1 | 7.2 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Derrick White | 73 | 15.2 | 4.2 | 5.2 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 2.7 |
| Jrue Holiday | 69 | 12.5 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 2.0 |
Heat Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Herro | 42 | 20.8 | 5.3 | 4.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 3.1 |
| Bam Adebayo | 71 | 19.3 | 10.4 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| Duncan Robinson | 68 | 12.9 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 2.8 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | 75 | 11.9 | 3.8 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
| Caleb Martin | 64 | 10.0 | 4.4 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1.3 |
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