Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics 5/19/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

East Finals – Game 2

The upcoming Friday night clash at TD Garden will mark Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics.

The Heat, seeded eighth, have shown their prowess on the road, winning four out of their first seven playoff games away from home.

They currently rank fourth in offensive efficiency. In their previous encounter on Wednesday, Miami delivered an impressive performance, outscoring Boston by 21 points in the third quarter to secure a 123-116 victory on the road.

Jimmy Butler, the versatile guard/forward for the Heat, displayed his scoring prowess by leading all players with 35 points on 12-of-25 shooting.

He also contributed seven assists and six steals. All-Star center Bam Adebayo made a significant impact with 20 points on an efficient 9-of-13 shooting and eight rebounds.

The supporting cast of Gabe Vincent, Max Strus, Caleb Martin, and Kyle Lowry each scored 15 points to contribute to Miami’sMiami’s well-rounded offensive effort.

The Heat shot 54 percent from the field and 16 of 31 from the 3-point line as they got off to a slow start and looked to be in trouble after they allowed 66 points in the first half to fall behind by 13 points before they exploded for 46 points in the third quarter to flip the game on its head and escape with eh crucial victory.

The Miami Heat is 8-2 SU in their last ten games.
The total hung OVER in 9 of Miami’sMiami’s previous ten games on the road.
The total went OVER in 5 of Miami’sMiami’s last six games on the road against Boston.

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Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Predictions 5/19/2023

The Boston Celtics, who have split their first eight home playoff games, currently rank second in offensive efficiency during the postseason.

In Game One of the series, they held a lead of up to 13 points during the first half before succumbing to a dominant third-quarter performance by Miami, who scored 46 points in that period.

The Celtics, seeded second, showcased their strength in the paint, outscoring the Heat 62-40, and displayed an impressive 52 percent shooting accuracy from the field.

Jayson Tatum, an All-Star forward for Boston, led the team with 30 points on 9-of-17 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds. Jaylen Brown provided solid support with 22 points on 10-of-21 shooting and nine rebounds.

The Sixth Man of the Year, Malcolm Brogdon, made valuable contributions off the bench, adding 19 points in 37 minutes of play.

The Celtics shot 51 percent from the field and 10 of 29 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in complete control in the first half, where they built a 13-point lead, only to let all their hard work go to waste in the third quarter where they got outscored by 46-25.

It was a balanced scoring effort as they had six players finish in double figures in scoring, but they will be so disappointed with the result given that they won three out of four quarters.

The Boston Celtics are 13-7 SU in their last 20 games.
The Celtics are 11-4 SU in their previous 15 games at home.
The total went OVER in 5 of Boston’sBoston’s last six games at home against Miami.

Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics. The NBA’sNBA’s pick is the Boston Celtics. Miami G Tyler Herro suffered a broken right hand and could return if the team reached the NBA Finals.

Boston dropped the series opener to Philadelphia in the last round and bounced back with a 34-point home victory. Look for the Celtics to come out focused and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win 116-99.

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