The Boston Celtics are set to face off against the Miami Heat this Friday evening at TD Garden, looking to extend their current four-game winning streak. Both teams are moving towards full health, though the Celtics will still be without star forward Jayson Tatum, who is anticipated to return in the coming weeks.
Currently, the Celtics boast a 33-18 record, positioning them third in the Eastern Conference. In their latest outing, they secured a dominant 114-93 victory against the Houston Rockets on the road. Conversely, the Heat sit at 27-25, placing them eighth in the East, after suffering a loss to the Atlanta Hawks, 127-115, in their previous game.
In terms of injuries, the Celtics will miss Tatum, along with John Tonje, Xavier Tillman Sr., and Josh Minott, who are unavailable for various personal reasons. Meanwhile, the Heat will be without Tyler Herro, who is sidelined due to rib issues, and Terry Rozier, who is not with the team.
The probable starting lineups feature Derrick White, Baylor Scheierman, Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser, and Neemias Queta for the Celtics. The Heat’s anticipated starters include Simone Fontecchio, Myron Gardner, Bam Adebayo, Davion Mitchell, and Pelle Larsson.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, and fans can tune in via NBC Sports Boston or stream the game on Fubo. The matchup promises to be an exciting contest, with both teams hoping to solidify their standings in the Eastern Conference. As the Celtics aim to maintain their momentum, the Heat remain a formidable opponent that cannot be underestimated.