The Boston Celtics currently lead the Miami Heat 2-1 in the Eastern Conference first round series. 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 Miami.
Miami boasts a strong record against conference opponents, with a 32-20 record and a 21-15 record in games decided by 10 points or more. However, the Celtics have been equally impressive, with a 41-11 record in Eastern Conference play and an average of 120.6 points per game. They also outscore their opponents by an average of 11.4 points per game.
Despite both teams having impressive records, Miami scores slightly more than the Celtics allow per game, with an average of 110.1 points compared to Boston’s 109.2 allowed. However, the Celtics excel in three-point shooting, averaging an impressive 16.5 made shots per game compared to the Heat’s 13 allowed per game.
Key performers for the Heat include Duncan Robinson, who is scoring an average of