The Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat are currently locked in a thrilling first-round series in the Eastern Conference, with the Celtics leading 2-1. In their latest matchup on April 27, the Celtics emerged victorious with a score of 104-84. Jaylen Brown led the scoring for Boston with an impressive 22 points, while Bam Adebayo contributed 20 points for Miami.
Despite their strong record against conference opponents, with a 32-20 mark, the Miami Heat have struggled in close games decided by 10 points or more. On the other hand, the Boston Celtics have been unstoppable in Eastern Conference play, boasting a remarkable 41-11 record. They score an average of an impressive 120.6 points per game and outscore their opponents by an astounding 11.4 points per game.
The Heat’s offense is led by key players such as Duncan Robinson, who scores an average of 12.9 points per game, and Tyler Herro, who has been averaging an impressive 17.6 points and 4.2 rebounds over the last ten games. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum has been instrumental in driving the Celtics’ offense with averages of 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.9 assists this season alone.
When looking at recent form, both teams have been performing exceptionally well: The Heat have a solid record of
