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The Boston Celtics will head to the FTX Arena for Game 2 of their Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat on Thursday.
Thanks to Jimmy Butler's heroics, the Heat took a stunning 118-107 win in Game 1. The 32-year-old scored 41 points on 63.2% shooting, including 17 in the third quarter. Tyler Herro added 18 points off the bench, while Gabe Vincent racked up 17.
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum scored 24 and 29 points respectively for the Celtics, albeit in a losing cause.
Despite being in the ascendancy for most of the game, the Celtics lost the plot in the third quarter, conceding 39 points. They'll now hope for a stellar performance at the FTX Arena to level the series going into Game 3 at the TD Garden.
Boston Celtics Injury Report
Marcus Smart has been reported as probable, while Al Horford is doubtful. In their absence in Game 1, the Celtics struggled in defense.
Miami Heat Injury Report
Kyle Lowry is out due to a left hamstring strain, while Max Strus and Gabe Vincent are listed as questionable.
Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Betting Odds & Spreads - May 19, 2022
The Miami Heat are favored in this game because of the phenomenal form they are in. Jimmy Butler has been sensational in the playoffs, while Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo can also step up as Miami looks to go 2-0 up in the series.
Odds soured from BetMGM SB.
Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Betting Tips
Boston Celtics
- Jayson Tatum has averaged 28.3 PPG, 5.8 RPG and 6.1 APG in the playoffs this season.
- The Celtics have a 4-6 record in their last 10 playoff games on the road.
- The Celtics have a 5-8 record without Al Horford this season.
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Miami Heat
- Jimmy Butler is averaging 29.8 PPG, 7.7 RPG and 5.4 APG in the playoffs this season.
- The Heat have a 7-0 record at home in the playoffs this season.
- The total has gone over in four of the last five games for the Heat.
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Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Predicted Starting Lineups
Boston Celtics
The Celtics could start Marcus Smart in the backcourt with Jaylen Brown. Grant Williams will likely replace Al Horford in the frontcourt. Williams could play in the power forward position, while Jayson Tatum plays small forward position. Robert Williams III should remain the center.
Miami Heat
Gabe Vincent and Max Strus should take their positions in the backcourt. Jimmy Butler and PJ Tucker will hope to continue providing solidity from the frontcourt, while Bam Adebayo keeps his place as the center. Tyler Herro and Victor Oladipo will look to contribute off the bench.
- The Heat have won seven of the last 10 playoff meetings between the two teams.
- The Heat have a defensive rating of 104.1, while the Celtics have a rating of 107.4.
- The Heat have an offensive rating of 113.7, while the Celtics have a rating of 114.4.
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Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Predicted Starting 5s
Boston Celtics
Point Guard - Marcus Smart | Shooting Guard - Jaylen Brown | Small Forward - Jayson Tatum | Power Forward - Grant Williams | Center - Robert Williams III.
Miami Heat
Point Guard - Gabe Vincent | Shooting Guard - Max Strus | Small Forward - Jimmy Butler | Power Forward - PJ Tucker | Center - Bam Adebayo.
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