Heat Host Celtics In Game 1 Of Eastern Conference Final
The Miami Heat play host to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on Tuesday evening.

The Heat did a relatively efficient job getting through the first two rounds, as they beat the Hawks in five games, and the 76ers in six. They closed the second-round series against the Sixers with back-to-back wins, and they are looking sharp coming into the conference finals Despite their success, the Heat have been dealing with injury trouble, as Kyle Lowry (hamstring) missed six of their 11 playoff games, including the last two, and he will remain sidelined. P.J. Tucker (calf), Gabe Vincent (hamstring), Max Strus (hamstring) and Caleb Martin (ankle) are all listed as questionable heading into Tuesday's matchup. Jimmy Butler has led the way through the postseason so far, averaging 28.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 2.1 steal over 10 games.

Meanwhile, the Celtics are coming off a grueling seven-game series against the Bucks, but they emerged victorious with back-to-back wins in Games 6 and 7, closing out the series on their home court. Jayson Tatum has been fantastic lately, averaging 28.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks through the playoffs. Al Horford came up huge against the Bucks, averaging 13.0 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.3 steals in the second round. Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals in the postseason. Marcus Smart (foot) is listed as questionable for action.

The Celtics won the season series, 2-1, against the Heat, but the Heat picked up the win in their last meeting.
Posted on: 5/16/2022 7:05 PM
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